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HFC 93 - Nascimento vs Wanker PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quintet Tarantino (ranked 918 p4p, 1526 weight class) and Enzo Mendoza (ranked 120 p4p, 204 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quintet Tarantino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enzo Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarantino misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
Tarantino thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Mendoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarantino cracks Mendoza with an open hand slap.
Mendoza misses with a hook.
Tarantino is looking to clinch but Mendoza is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendoza! But no joy.
Tarantino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mendoza's head.
Tarantino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tarantino tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Tarantino.
Tarantino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarantino connects with a crisp jab.
Tarantino misses with a body shot
and Mendoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.
A big right from Tarantino misses.
Tarantino throws a right hand that misses
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarantino misses with a right hand
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarantino swings widly with a right hand
and Mendoza counters with a two punch combo.
Mendoza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tarantino.
 Tarantino is rocked!
Tarantino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mendoza throws a nice looking combination but Tarantino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendoza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Tarantino.
Tarantino closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mendoza's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarantino prevents Mendoza from getting back to his feet.
Mendoza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarantino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarantino is pushing down on Mendoza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendoza is fighting to maintain full guard but Tarantino has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tarantino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tarantino trying to control from half guard but Mendoza is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Tarantino'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.
Tarantino is looking for a kimura but Mendoza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tarantino to get the leverage.
Tarantino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarantino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tarantino is looking for a kimura here.
Tarantino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendoza is just riding it out for now. Tarantino eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino throwing shots but Mendoza is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendoza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tarantino is pressing down on Mendoza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendoza is holding on for now.
Mendoza is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendoza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendoza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarantino.
Mendoza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendoza looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tarantino with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tarantino lands a two punch combo.
Tarantino drives through with a takedown into Mendoza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mendoza is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tarantino dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintet Tarantino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Tarantino.
Tarantino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?
Mendoza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarantino cracks Mendoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut.
Mendoza is looking for the big counter here.
Tarantino takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino misses with the combination.
Quintet Tarantino is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarantino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarantino misses with a takedown attempt - Mendoza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarantino drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Tarantino tries to pass.
Tarantino throws a strike but Mendoza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mendoza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendoza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tarantino looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarantino, not yet.
Tarantino is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino looking for a triangle here. Mendoza is fighting it but it looks tight! Tarantino pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mendoza is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Quintet Tarantino!
A relieved looking Quintet Tarantino 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brooke Marsden (ranked 2658 p4p, 2709 weight class) and Marton Csemy (ranked 155 p4p, 159 weight class). Marsden comes into the arena with Lunatic Fringe blaring out of the sound system. Csemy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iron Maiden: Fear of the dark. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Marton Csemy enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brooke Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marton Csemy!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Csemy.
Marsden misses with a double jab
and Csemy counters with a low kick, right behind Marsden 's knee.
Marsden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marsden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marsden, as that shot connected.
Csemy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marsden's sensitive parts.
Marsden throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Csemy to counter with a crisp jab.
Csemy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden.
Csemy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Csemy misses with a looping left.
Brooke Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Csemy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Marsden misses
and Csemy counters with a low kick, right behind Marsden 's knee.
Marsden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Csemy momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Csemy as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Marsden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marsden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Csemy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Csemy misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Csemy. That snapped Marsden's head back.
Marsden loads up on a big right hand but Csemy slips the punch.
Marsden jabs Csemy right on the nose. Csemy blinks but takes it well.
Marsden plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Csemy lands the left hand.
Csemy cracks Marsden with a good jab.
Csemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Csemy lands with a shot to the body.
Marsden throws a hook but Csemy blocks it.
A jab from Csemy misses.
Csemy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marsden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden lands with a shot to the body.
Csemy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marsden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Csemy.
A little jabbing left from Csemy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Csemy counters with a left to the body.
Marsden misses with a hook
and Csemy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Csemy scores with a decent looking hook.
Csemy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Csemy slips under a jab.
Marsden throws a shot from downtown. Csemy moves away and avoids it.
Csemy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marsden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Csemy on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Marsden misses.
Marsden misses with a hook. Csemy ducked under it nicely.
Csemy digs a good body shot into Marsden's ribs.
Csemy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Marsden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Csemy slips a straight right by Marsden.
Csemy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Csemy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Csemy! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden scores with a decent looking hook.
Csemy lands with a cross.
Csemy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Marsden lands a body shot.
Csemy ducks under a wild hook from Marsden.
Csemy slips a straight right by Marsden.
Marsden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Csemy.
A telegraphed right hand from Marsden misses the target.
Marsden misses with an uppercut
and Marsden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marsden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marsden throws a series of punches but Csemy avoids them all with ease.
Csemy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Csemy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden throws a right hand that Csemy ducks under and follows up with a left that Csemy also avoids with ease.
Csemy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Csemy misses with a head kick.
It looked like Marsden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marsden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marsden throws a hook to the side of Csemy's head but Csemy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Csemy.
Csemy throws out a counter right but Marsden avoids it with no problem.
Marsden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Csemy.
Marsden throws a one two combo.
Csemy with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Marsden.
Csemy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Csemy lunges at Marsden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marsden's hand.
Csemy scores with the left hand. Marsden knows he should have avoided that one.
Marsden misses with a body shot.
Marsden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Csemy.
Marsden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Csemy staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Csemy.
Marsden misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Csemy blocks a head kick by Marsden.
Marsden scores with the left hand. Csemy knows he should have avoided that one.
Csemy throws a body shot but no joy.
Csemy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marsden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 Brooke Marsden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Csemy scores with a jab. Marsden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marsden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Csemy moves away from the strike by Marsden.
Marsden takes one on the button.
Csemy lands a head kick!
Marsden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marsden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Csemy.
Csemy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Csemy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Csemy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marsden throws an off balance right hand
and Csemy counters with a nice uppercut.
Csemy lands with an uppercut that bounces Marsden off the cage and back into range.
Marsden is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Csemy avoids the body shot from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a hook. Csemy ducked under it nicely.
Csemy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Marsden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marsden needs to keep his hands up - Csemy had a free shot at his head there.
Marsden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Csemy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Marsden drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Csemy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Marsden's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marton Csemy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Minerva Wulf (ranked 5070 p4p, 5060 weight class) and Joanne River (ranked 254 p4p, 253 weight class). Wulf comes to the cage accompanied by Sanctus Dominus. Joanne River looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minerva Wulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joanne River!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
River wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wulf manages to pass to side control.
Wulf lands strikes from half guard.
Wulf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wulf throws a strike but River avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses. River uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wulf's guard. Nice move by River!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf wants to hit a sweep here but River passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wulf there!
Wulf tries to reverse the position but River maintains control.
River is looking to stand but Wulf has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Wulf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wulf is looking to improve his position.
Wulf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of River's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take River's back!
Wulf lands with a hammerfist to the side of River's head.
Wulf misses with a punch to the head.
River covering up well and avoiding damage.
Wulf lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Wulf.
Wulf lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf controlling from the back.
River felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wulf missing with punches from the back.
Wulf throwing wild punches that miss their target.
River covering up well under a series of strikes from Wulf.
Wulf loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can River hold on?
Wulf softening up his opponent with strikes here.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wulf.
Wulf is looking to control River but River is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wulf throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wulf controlling the position well here. River rolled but Wulf kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
River avoids the strikes from Wulf.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minerva Wulf dominated that round.
That's time! Wulf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wulf shoots in for a takedown but River shows good takedown defense.
Wulf shoots for a takedown but River saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
River is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from River. No joy for Wulf on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minerva Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wulf rushes River and presses him up against the cage.
Wulf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. River is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wulf pulls guard.
Wulf 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf has a closed guard, preventing River from standing up.
River preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River wants to stand but Wulf is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wulf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Wulf has a closed guard, preventing River from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wulf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wulf lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wulf sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wulf cracks River with a solid left hand.
Wulf trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Wulf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf stays in close to River's body and controls the position.
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wulf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wulf clinches.
Wulf tries to pull guard but River holds him up against the cage and eventually Wulf drops back down to his feet.
Wulf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but River is defending well.
River manages to break the clinch.
Wulf clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wulf gets a trip takedown into half guard.
River tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wulf manages to move to mount!
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wulf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wulf landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River is bucking up trying to escape but Wulf cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wulf controlling the position easily from mount.
Wulf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minerva Wulf dominated that second round.
That's time! Wulf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wulf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as River sprawls well. River wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wulf gets slowly back to his feet.
River leaves Wulf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wulf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in River's half guard.
Wulf is controlling the pace.
Wulf 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wulf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Minerva Wulf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wulf winds up and cracks River with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wulf seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
 River is rocked!
Wulf scoring with strikes to the body and head.
River is still in real trouble! Can Wulf finish him?
Wulf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wulf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wulf scores with a big shot! River's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save River! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minerva Wulf!
A very excited looking Minerva Wulf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Volkanovski (ranked 2562 p4p, 2620 weight class) and Dillon Van Barle (ranked 321 p4p, 329 weight class). Volkanovski comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac - Hail Mary. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Volkanovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dillon Van Barle!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Barle misses with a kick to the body.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkanovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkanovski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Barle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkanovski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkanovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkanovski tries to counter by clinching up but Van Barle breaks away and moves out of range.
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Van Barle moves out of range.
Van Barle throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkanovski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Barle keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Barle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkanovski drives through and clinches with Van Barle against the cage.
Van Barle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Barle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Van Barle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkanovski rushes Van Barle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Barle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Barle fails to land.
Volkanovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Van Barle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Barle tries to work over Volkanovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Barle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Volkanovski's defenses.
Van Barle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski thows a body kick. Van Barle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkanovski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkanovski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Volkanovski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Barle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volkanovski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkanovski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski moves out of range of the strikes.
And Volkanovski counters with a quick kick to the body but Van Barle blocks it.
Van Barle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Barle.
Volkanovski throws a nice looking combination but Van Barle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Barle scores with a nice strike.
Van Barle scores with a nice strike.
Van Barle feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Volkanovski sprawling to the canvas! Volkanovski rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Van Barle finish him?!
Volkanovski is rocked!
Dillon Van Barle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski is aggressively charging in as Van Barle backs up avoiding any damage. Van Barle tosses out a jab and Volkanovski runs right into it face first! Volkanovski is out cold! Van Barle dropped down on all fours and is barking in Volkanovski's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dillon Van Barle!
A pretty intense looking Dillon Van Barle took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor Butcher (ranked 1258 p4p, 1317 weight class) and Alec Wolfe (ranked 184 p4p, 197 weight class). Butcher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eaten by Bloodbath. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Conor Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alec Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolfe was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
Wolfe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolfe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Butcher lands a lovely overhand right.
Butcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfe.
Wolfe fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Butcher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Butcher.
Wolfe throws a hook to the side of Butcher's head but Butcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butcher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wolfe counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Conor Butcher has been cut.
Wolfe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butcher.
A big right from Butcher misses.
Butcher gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wolfe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Butcher is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe is looking to escape.
Butcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wolfe defending well though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolfe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Butcher throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Butcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butcher lands a body shot.
Conor Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher misses with a double jab.
Wolfe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Butcher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe jabs Butcher right on the nose. Butcher blinks but takes it well.
Alec Wolfe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butcher throws a big shot that misses.
Wolfe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolfe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Butcher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wolfe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
Butcher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Wolfe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butcher looks to land a right hand but Wolfe moved out of range.
Wolfe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Wolfe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolfe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wolfe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wolfe misses with the combination.
Wolfe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Butcher throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfe blocks a jab.
Butcher lands a nice hook to Wolfe's body. Wolfe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wolfe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
Butcher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wolfe's head.
Butcher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Butcher.
Butcher lands a lovely overhand right.
Butcher missing with a left hand there. Wolfe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolfe is looking for the big counter here.
Wolfe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butcher throws an overhand right that lands on Wolfe's shoulder, as Wolfe tries to avoid the shot.
Butcher connects with a looping right hand.
Wolfe throws out a loose jab but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
Butcher works the jab nicely.
Butcher is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wolfe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butcher.
Butcher misses with a body shot.
Wolfe slips under a jab from Butcher.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolfe.
Butcher takes a swing at Wolfe's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Butcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher'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.
Wolfe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Butcher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wolfe looks to land a right hand but Butcher moved out of range.
Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butcher looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wolfe has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Butcher has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Butcher tries a body shot but Wolfe blocks it.
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolfe.
Wolfe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wolfe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Butcher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wolfe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Butcher tries to pull guard but Wolfe won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Butcher fails to land.
Butcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolfe can do to turn this around?
Butcher misses with a body punch.
Wolfe digs a right hand into Butcher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Butcher's gas tank.
Butcher tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
Butcher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfe.
Butcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolfe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher misses with a punch on the inside.
Butcher wants to take the fight to the mat but Wolfe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Butcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolfe.
Good body shot from Butcher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher is leaning against Wolfe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Butcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolfe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Butcher.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolfe.
Wolfe blocks an uppercut.
Wolfe swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conor Butcher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Butcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfe controls his hands.
Butcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolfe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher tries a body shot but Wolfe blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolfe.
Butcher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wolfe or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher working aggressively here.
Butcher works on Wolfe's body with a couple of short punches.
Butcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolfe's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wolfe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wolfe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher tries a body shot but Wolfe blocks it.
Wolfe can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Butcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butcher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butcher lands a body shot.
Butcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Wolfe.
Butcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolfe.
Wolfe struggles to land a body shot inside as Butcher controls his hands.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wolfe can't fight it off and eventually Butcher manages to take the fight to the floor. Wolfe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Butcher controlling from the top position.
Butcher won't allow Wolfe to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Conor Butcher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wolfe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butcher clobbers Wolfe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wolfe throws a jab but it's blocked by Butcher.
Butcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Butcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolfe misses the jab.
Butcher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Wolfe.
Butcher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hook to the body lands for Butcher.
Butcher taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Butcher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butcher misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher effectively controlling the action here.
Butcher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wolfe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Butcher tries to throw a body punch but Wolfe avoids it by throwing Butcher back against the cage.
Wolfe misses with some punches.
Butcher taking a breather.
Butcher has clasped his hands together around Wolfe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wolfe throws Butcher to one side and escapes!
Butcher scores with a jab to the head.
Wolfe cracks Butcher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfe misses with a body shot.
Butcher lands a head shot.
Wolfe takes one to the side of the head.
Alec Wolfe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conor Butcher is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe missing with a left hand there. Butcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butcher walks into a jab.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfe manages to avoid it.
Wolfe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Butcher's head.
Wolfe misses with a few strikes there.
Wolfe throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Butcher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alec Wolfe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfe manages to avoid it.
Wolfe takes a swing at Butcher's ribcage but misses.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Wolfe.
Butcher lands an overhand right.
Wolfe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Butcher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wolfe counters with a straight right hand.
Butcher moves into range and clinches up with Wolfe.
Butcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butcher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wolfe prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Butcher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Butcher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolfe's elbow.
Butcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
Butcher lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wolfe missing with punches from the bottom.
Wolfe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Butcher lands with a nice body punch.
Wolfe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher cracks a nice hook into Wolfe's ribs.
Butcher lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher walks into a left hand.
Butcher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Butcher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Butcher moves into the clinch.
Wolfe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wolfe misses with the head strike.
Butcher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolfe backwards.
Butcher can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Butcher fails to land.
Wolfe swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolfe gets an underhook and turns Butcher into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfe lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfe fails to land.
Conor Butcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wolfe.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alec Wolfe.
I think Butcher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Butcher!
An out of breath Conor Butcher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between White Rain (ranked 2079 p4p, 519 weight class) and Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 291 p4p, 79 weight class). Cressbeckler has chosen American Remains as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that White Rain has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily White Rain seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, White Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cressbeckler tries to clinch but Rain moves out of range.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Rain.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but Rain moves out of range easily.
Rain throws a jab when Cressbeckler was well out of range.
A big left from Cressbeckler misses.
Rain lands the left hand.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Rain's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cressbeckler scores with a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler checks a leg kick nicely.
Cressbeckler is looking to land body kicks.
Rain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Cressbeckler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cressbeckler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cressbeckler scores with a push kick.
Cressbeckler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick from Cressbeckler, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Cressbeckler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler tries to close the distance and clinch but Rain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crunch! Rain slams his shin into Cressbeckler's torso.
Cressbeckler wants to land a leg kick but Rain is out of range.
Cressbeckler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler wants to slow Rain down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been informed that Cressbeckler 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.
Rain takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rain.
Cressbeckler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cressbeckler misses the jab.
Cressbeckler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rain to score with a decent uppercut.
Cressbeckler throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
Cressbeckler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rain throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler checks a low kick from Rain.
Cressbeckler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cressbeckler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain scores with a punch to the head.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain closes the distance and pushes Cressbeckler back into the cage.
Rain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rain misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rain.
Cressbeckler works on Rain's body with a couple of short punches.
Cressbeckler scores with a shoulder strike.
Cressbeckler scores with a shot to the side of Rain's head.
Cressbeckler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
A big left from Rain misses.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Cressbeckler moves away and avoids it.
Rain throws a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Cressbeckler ducks down to avoid it.
Cressbeckler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler defending well as Rain loads up on a big left hand.
Cressbeckler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cressbeckler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rain is out of range and Cressbeckler settles back down.
Rain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain moves into the clinch.
Rain tries a body shot but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Cressbeckler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler scores with a hook to the body.
Rain lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler prevents a body shot from Rain.
Rain breaks the clinch.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab from Rain.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cressbeckler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the body kick.
Rain slips a jab from Cressbeckler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Rain.
Cressbeckler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cressbeckler throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Cressbeckler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
Cressbeckler blocks a leg kick.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rain.
Nice shot by Cressbeckler.
Rain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cressbeckler. That did some damage!
Rain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler lands a head kick. Rain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rain misses with a low kick.
A cross from Rain lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain needs to keep his hands up - Cressbeckler had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Rain misses.
Rain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain throws a hook but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Rain dominated that round.
That's time! Rain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rain misses with a body kick.
Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rain.
Cressbeckler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Cressbeckler as he checks the leg kick.
Cressbeckler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cressbeckler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cressbeckler throws a solid leg kick but Rain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rain.
Rain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cressbeckler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Rain.
Rain slips under a jab.
Rain scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cressbeckler!
Nice jab there from Rain.
Rain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cressbeckler lands with an uppercut that bounces Rain off the cage and back into range.
Rain tries to keep at a distance but Cressbeckler has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Rain blocks a body shot from Cressbeckler.
Rain breaks from the clinch.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rain throws a jab when Cressbeckler was well out of range.
Cressbeckler scores with a jab. Rain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler darts in and clinches Rain up against the cage.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cressbeckler avoiding damage as Rain throws knees to the body.
Rain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rain lands a damaging elbow.
Rain lands a hook that snaps the head of Cressbeckler backwards.
Cressbeckler tries a body shot but Rain blocks it.
White Rain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cressbeckler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow.
Cressbeckler has Rain pressed against the cage, preventing Rain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cressbeckler misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain throws an elbow but it misses.
Rain lands a damaging elbow.
Rain lands a right hand.
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler works on Rain's body with a couple of short punches.
Cressbeckler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cressbeckler gets through Rain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cressbeckler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler digs a right hand into Rain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rain's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab from Rain.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rain.
Rain scores with a nice strike.
Rain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rain slips under a jab from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cressbeckler clinches up with Rain and pushes him back against the cage.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cressbeckler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cressbeckler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rain.
Rain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cressbeckler takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain tries to work over Cressbeckler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Cressbeckler tries a body shot but Rain blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Cressbeckler.
Rain is trying to break free.
Rain takes a shot to the head.
Cressbeckler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cressbeckler breaks the clinch.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to the nose.
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab from Rain.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain tries to move into range but Cressbeckler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cressbeckler wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cressbeckler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rain misses with a looping left.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cressbeckler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rain will feel that in the morning.
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cressbeckler works the jab nicely.
Cressbeckler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rain is out of range.
Rain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cressbeckler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick from Cressbeckler.
Rain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a thumping low kick.
Rain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rain misses with a looping right.
Cressbeckler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cressbeckler tries to land a leg kick but Rain saw it coming and moves away.
Rain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cressbeckler misses with a body kick.
Rain fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Cressbeckler.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Rain.
A bone on bone clash there as Rain blocks the leg kick.
Cressbeckler lands with a shot to the body.
Rain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rain's head backwards.
Rain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rain punishes Cressbeckler's body with a nice straight punch.
Cressbeckler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rain.
Cressbeckler cracks Rain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rain tries to move into range but Cressbeckler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rain moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler blocks an uppercut.
Rain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cressbeckler scores with a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with an uppercut but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain lands with a right to the head.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rain misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rain.
Rain breaks the clinch.
Cressbeckler is looking to clinch.
Rain is looking for a counter combo.
Rain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cressbeckler lands with a hook. Rain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Rain moved away.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain blocks a leg kick.
Cressbeckler lands a head shot.
Rain scores with a one two! Cressbeckler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cressbeckler is looking to clinch.
Cressbeckler throws a head kick but Rain moves out of range.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain slips a jab from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Cressbeckler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cressbeckler tries to move into range but Rain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cressbeckler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rain thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the strikes.
Cressbeckler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rain.
A solid body kick from Rain.
Rain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cressbeckler misses the shot to the body.
Rain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Rain misses.
A little jabbing left from Cressbeckler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cressbeckler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cressbeckler connects with a body shot.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Cressbeckler is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler staying out of range there.
Rain sets himself, and Cressbeckler steps forward looking for the clinch! Rain avoids it this time.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Rain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cressbeckler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rain misses with the head strike.
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Cressbeckler working aggressively here.
Rain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cressbeckler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rain lands with a light punch inside.
Cressbeckler lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain misses with some punches.
Rain manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joad Cressbeckler.
Well Cressbeckler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joad Cressbeckler!
A very excited looking Joad Cressbeckler rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bessant (ranked 1592 p4p, 1070 weight class) and Jolly Roger (ranked 221 p4p, 154 weight class). Roger has chosen Under Jolly Roger as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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33
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212
11 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Bessant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jolly Roger!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger throws a good cross that connects.
Roger swings for the body but Bessant moves out of range.
Roger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bessant throws a hook but Roger avoids it easily.
Roger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bessant.
Bessant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roger connects with a jab.
Jolly Roger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bessant throws a hook but Roger blocks it.
Roger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bessant was well out of range. Poor timing from Roger.
Roger connects with a body shot that sends Bessant's belly button to the back.
Roger looks to score with a jab to the body but Bessant is just out of range.
Roger misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roger finds it's way round the side to connect with Bessant's head.
Roger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bessant manages to avoid it.
Roger jabs Bessant right on the nose. Bessant blinks but takes it well.
Roger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bessant rather than just go for the knockout.
Roger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger shoots for a double leg takedown but Bessant sprawls well. He's pushed Roger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roger misses with a straight left.
Bessant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bessant moves away.
Roger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Bessant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Bessant's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bessant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roger tries to clinch up.
Roger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bessant counters with a two punch combo.
Roger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bessant was covering up waiting for the punch and Roger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bessant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roger postures up and lands a big shot to Bessant's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bessant is keeping the position for now.
Roger wants to control from the top but Bessant keeps moving.
Roger tries to free his leg and advance position but Bessant is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roger stands up over Bessant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roger working some strikes from top position.
Bessant wants to sweep but no luck.
Roger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bessant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bessant is trying to control the position but Roger postures up.
Roger throws a big elbow that misses.
Bessant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roger throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Roger working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bessant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roger on the ground.
Roger stopping the sweep attempt from Bessant.
Bessant keeping moving, preventing Roger from controlling successfully.
Roger is looking to work some ground and pound but Bessant has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roger wants to pass the guard but Bessant is keeping the position.
Roger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bessant pulls Roger in close to prevent any damage.
Roger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bessant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bessant is working hard here to advance position.
Roger working some strikes from top position.
Roger is fighting to break Bessant's control of his arms but Bessant is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roger trying to control the position from guard on top but Bessant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bessant wants to sweep here but Roger controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roger connects with a couple of short punches.
Roger with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roger preventing the sweep.
Roger advances position into side control!
Roger trying to control the action but Bessant is working from the bottom.
Roger is chipping away with strikes.
Roger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roger wants to control but Bessant is keeping him busy.
Roger landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly Roger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bessant circles away.
Roger throws an off balance right hand
and Bessant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roger misses with a left hand
and Bessant counters with a nice body shot.
Bessant throws a hook but Roger avoids it easily.
Roger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jolly Roger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bessant in his tracks.
Roger slips a jab and a cross from Bessant.
Roger closes the distance and clinches up with Bessant, looking for a takedown. Roger pushes Bessant against the cage but Bessant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bessant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bessant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roger misses with an uppercut
and Bessant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bessant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roger to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bessant walks into a straight right hand from Roger.
Roger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bessant but Bessant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Bessant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jolly Roger.
Roger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Roger.
Bessant is looking for a counter combo.
Roger dives in for a single leg takedown but Bessant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bessant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bessant as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Bessant misses its target.
John Bessant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roger misses with a right hand
and Bessant counters with a crisp one two that drops Roger! Bessant thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Roger to his feet! Roger is in big trouble!
Roger is rocked!
Roger is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bessant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bessant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Roger is still on wobbly legs! Can Bessant finish him?
Bessant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bessant fakes the body blow, causing Roger to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Roger goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bessant!
In his post fight interview, John Bessant 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Miami Vice (ranked 758 p4p, 258 weight class) and Scooter Bob (ranked 98 p4p, 37 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vice might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Vice. Miami Vice could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scooter Bob's chin.
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miami Vice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scooter Bob!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vice throws a hook but Bob avoids it easily.
Vice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vice throws out the jab.
Vice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Vice slips a jab from Bob.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vice misses with a body shot.
Bob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Vice misses with an uppercut. Bob saw that one coming.
Vice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Vice.
Vice throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
Bob throws out a counter right but Vice avoids it with no problem.
Vice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bob.
Vice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Vice is looking to counter punch.
Vice has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bob.
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Vice.
Bob tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bob lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vice lands with a left to the head.
Vice blocks a body shot from Bob.
Vice fails to pull guard.
Vice working aggressively here.
Vice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vice misses with a body punch.
Bob lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vice.
Vice misses with the head strike.
Vice misses with some punches.
Bob misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bob can't find room to land a body shot as Vice controls the action.
Vice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
A short uppercut from Vice.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Vice.
Vice manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bob is one step ahead there.
Bob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vice is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Vice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bob manages to get himself to full guard.
Bob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vice wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice is pushing down on Bob's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bob is fighting to maintain full guard but Vice has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bob tries to roll over but Vice keeps him under control.
Bob regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bob trying to keep a closed guard but Vice is proving a slippery customer.
Vice pushing down on Bob's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bob is looking for a sweep. Vice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vice passes to full mount!
Bob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vice trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bob is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miami Vice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miami Vice's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A cross from Vice lands.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Miami Vice is winning the standup battle so far.
Vice swinging wildly here.
Bob looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bob is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vice with a body shot.
Vice tries to clinch up but Bob circles away and keeps his distance.
Vice throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bob sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bob pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Vice was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bob.
Bob with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Vice's shoulder, as Vice tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
Vice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Bob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vice throws the left hand but Bob avoids the punch easily.
Vice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Vice closes the distance and clinches.
Bob tries to throw a body punch but Vice avoids it by throwing Bob back against the cage.
Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Vice.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Vice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice is trying to pull guard but Bob turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vice fails to land.
Bob throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bob misses with a punch to the body.
Bob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob misses with a left hand
and Vice counters with a crisp one two that drops Bob! Vice thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bob to his feet! Bob is in big trouble!
Bob is rocked!
Vice fakes the body blow, causing Bob to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bob goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miami Vice!
Miami Vice thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 580 p4p, 700 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 30 p4p, 41 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Case but Case pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Branko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Case.
Branko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A jab from Case misses.
Branko with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Case counter with a right hand.
Branko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Branko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Case pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Case counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko has his takedown stuffed
and Case counters with a leg kick.
Branko dives in and grabs Case's left leg, looking for a takedown. Case pushes down on Branko's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko has his takedown stuffed
and Case counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branko tries for a takedown but Case circles away easily
and Case counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Branko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Case.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Branko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Case swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Branko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Case misses.
Branko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Branko has a takedown stuffed.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Case displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Branko.
Branko backing away here, and Case unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Case lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Branko dives in for a single leg takedown but Case sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Case is pressed up against the cage. Branko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Case down to the mat. Case avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Branko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Case wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Branko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
Branko is looking to pass into half guard but Case pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Case is in guard.
Branko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Case defends well.
Case must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Case trying to stand up but can't free himself from Branko's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Case doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Case manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case stopping the sweep attempt from Branko.
Case stands up from Branko's guard - Case perhaps looking for a knockout.
Branko walks into a left hand.
Branko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Case enables Branko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Case manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Branko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Case is keeping the position for now.
Branko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Case is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Case has escaped and now he's on top!
My spies in Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts inform me that Case has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Branko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Case defends easily.
Branko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Case has picked Branko up and slammed him! Branko can't keep hold of the triangle and Case manages to pass to side control!
Branko tries to improve position but can't.
Branko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Branko looking for subs from the bottom but Case mounts him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branko working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Case dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Case turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branko shoots in looking for a takedown. Case tries to sprawl out of it but Branko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Case manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Case throws a shot from downtown. Branko moves away and avoids it.
Branko doesn't manage to clinch there - Case circles away.
Case looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Case pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Branko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Branko is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Branko extends the arm and Case is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davdio Branko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yago Nascimento (ranked 527 p4p, 256 weight class) and Massive Wanker (ranked 77 p4p, 38 weight class). Nascimento comes to the cage accompanied by Aggressive War Epic Music Collection!. Wanker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Running Free. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yago Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Massive Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nascimento throws the left hand but Wanker avoids the punch easily.
Wanker throws a jab but it's blocked by Nascimento.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nascimento!
Wanker misses with a looping right.
Nascimento turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nascimento throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nascimento.
Nascimento scores with the left hand. Wanker knows he should have avoided that one.
Wanker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yago Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nascimento moves away.
Wanker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nascimento misses with a right hand
and Wanker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nascimento throws a body punch but Wanker moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Nascimento.
Wanker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wanker throws a lazy right hand but Nascimento sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nascimento takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Yago Nascimento has been cut.
A slow jab from Nascimento misses its intended target.
Wanker throws out a counter right but Nascimento avoids it with no problem.
Nascimento rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Wanker counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker takes a swing at Nascimento's ribcage but misses.
Nascimento looks to score with a jab to the body but Wanker is just out of range.
Nascimento throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nascimento with the inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Wanker 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.
Wanker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nascimento looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nascimento takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nascimento ducks under a wild hook from Wanker.
Nascimento blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nascimento swings for the body but Wanker moves out of range.
A big left from Wanker misses.
It looked like Nascimento was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wanker.
Nascimento fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wanker is out of range.
Nascimento fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wanker.
Nascimento moves out of range as Wanker strikes.
As Wanker backs away, Nascimento returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nascimento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wanker.
Wanker just misses with a punch to the body.
Wanker blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento misses with a kick to the body.
Wanker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nascimento tries a head kick but it misses.
Wanker tries to counter with a clinch but Nascimento shakes him off and moves away.
Nascimento misses with a lunging right hand
and Wanker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wanker misses with a hook
and Nascimento makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wanker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nascimento tries a low kick but Wanker avoids it.
Wanker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nascimento throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wanker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nascimento misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Yago Nascimento will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento's cut.
That's time! Nascimento's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nascimento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wanker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nascimento cracks Wanker with an open hand slap.
Nascimento scores with a hook to the body. Wanker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wanker ducks under a wild hook from Nascimento.
Nascimento misses with a head kick.
Wanker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nascimento keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wanker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker blocks a head kick by Nascimento.
Nascimento takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wanker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento throws a sloppy head kick and Wanker moves out of range easily.
Wanker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nascimento.
Wanker scores with the left hand. Nascimento knows he should have avoided that one.
Nascimento throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nascimento throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wanker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wanker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nascimento misses with a wild combination.
Wanker wants to counter the offense by Nascimento and move into the clinch position.
A shot to the body from Wanker misses
and Nascimento counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Wanker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker misses the shot to the body.
Wanker scores with the left hand. Nascimento knows he should have avoided that one.
Yago Nascimento's cut is getting worse.
Nascimento slips under a jab.
Nascimento scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nascimento misses with a hook. Wanker ducked under it nicely.
Wanker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nascimento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wanker.
Wanker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nascimento throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nascimento manages to avoid it.
Nascimento misses with a series of wild punches.
Nascimento bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wanker ducks under a wild hook from Nascimento.
Nascimento catches Wanker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nascimento is looking to chop away at Wanker's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker misses with a hook.
Wanker moves out of range of the strikes.
Wanker throws an off balance right hand
and Nascimento counters with a nice uppercut.
Wanker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nascimento counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wanker thinking.
Good shot there by Nascimento.
Nascimento throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Wanker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nascimento throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wanker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wanker throws out a counter right but Nascimento avoids it with no problem.
Wanker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nascimento sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nascimento tries to keep at a distance but Wanker has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Nascimento dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Wanker throws out a loose jab but Nascimento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nascimento ducks under a wild hook from Wanker.
Wanker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nascimento throws a body kick that misses
and Wanker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nascimento ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wanker moves away.
Wanker throws a fast counter high kick but Nascimento manages to duck under it in time.
Wanker throws a body punch but Nascimento moves out of range.
Nascimento uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wanker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento scores with a jab. Wanker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nascimento throws a right hand that misses
and Wanker counters with a nice body shot.
Wanker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nascimento manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Nascimento.
A head kick misses from Wanker.
Nascimento gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wanker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wanker slips under a jab.
Nascimento takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Wanker finds it's target.
Nascimento lands a nice shot to the body.
Massive Wanker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento with the inside leg kick.
Wanker swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nascimento to counter with a crisp jab.
Wanker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nascimento attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nascimento feints and then cracks Wanker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wanker down.
Yago Nascimento is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Nascimento misses
and Wanker counters with a right hand to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nascimento here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nascimento avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Nascimento is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Nascimento coming out on top.
Wanker moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker lands a hook that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
Wanker misses with some punches.
Wanker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wanker working aggressively here.
Nascimento has a couple of punches blocked by Wanker.
Nascimento escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wanker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wanker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nascimento.
Nascimento looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Wanker lands.
Nascimento tries a head kick but it misses.
Wanker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nascimento looks to land a left hand but Wanker moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento keeps the fight on the outside.
Nascimento throws a leg kick but Wanker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nascimento lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nascimento swats away the attempt to clinch by Wanker.
Nascimento stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the liver by Wanker. Beautiful body shot.
Yago Nascimento is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nascimento moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Massive Wanker.
I think Nascimento has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yago Nascimento!
A relieved looking Yago Nascimento 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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