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NYCL 24 - Strakapoud vs Gojo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George PaintSierre (ranked 3724 p4p, 4521 weight class) and Charles Vandenbosch (ranked 455 p4p, 508 weight class). Charles Vandenbosch looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George PaintSierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Vandenbosch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandenbosch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vandenbosch tries to clinch but PaintSierre is having none of it.
PaintSierre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vandenbosch throws a leg kick that is checked
and PaintSierre counters by moving into the clinch.
PaintSierre jumps guard but Vandenbosch stands there with PaintSierre around his waist. PaintSierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
PaintSierre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
PaintSierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
PaintSierre has managed to clinch.
Vandenbosch working hard to break the clinch.
PaintSierre successfully pulls guard.
Vandenbosch stopping the sweep attempt from PaintSierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PaintSierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
PaintSierre looking for a sweep. Not yet PaintSierre, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PaintSierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vandenbosch defends well.
PaintSierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vandenbosch is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vandenbosch throws a series of punches but PaintSierre avoids them all with ease.
Vandenbosch takes a swing at PaintSierre's ribcage but misses.
PaintSierre lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Charles Vandenbosch has been cut.
Vandenbosch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before PaintSierre can pounce on him.
PaintSierre moves into the clinch.
PaintSierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
PaintSierre is trying to pull guard but Vandenbosch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George PaintSierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PaintSierre has Vandenbosch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vandenbosch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
PaintSierre is looking for a takedown.
PaintSierre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
PaintSierre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
PaintSierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vandenbosch manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PaintSierre takes the fight into the clinch.
PaintSierre breaks from the clinch.
PaintSierre connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from PaintSierre.
PaintSierre lands a nice hook to Vandenbosch's body. Vandenbosch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vandenbosch looks winded!
PaintSierre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
PaintSierre throws a body shot but no joy.
PaintSierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
PaintSierre tries a knee to the head but Vandenbosch blocks it.
Vandenbosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vandenbosch gets underhooks to prevent PaintSierre's takedown attempt.
PaintSierre cracks Vandenbosch with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PaintSierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Vandenbosch - just one landing.
Vandenbosch throws a series of punches but PaintSierre avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PaintSierre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
PaintSierre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vandenbosch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from PaintSierre.
Vandenbosch throws a low kick but PaintSierre avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by PaintSierre.
Vandenbosch misses with a wild combination.
Vandenbosch is looking to clinch but PaintSierre is avoiding it.
PaintSierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charles Vandenbosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PaintSierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vandenbosch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vandenbosch tries to clinch up but PaintSierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from PaintSierre! Vandenbosch is out on his feet! PaintSierre rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Vandenbosch is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Vandenbosch is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George PaintSierre!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Jam (ranked 3833 p4p, 4119 weight class) and Marek Cervenka (ranked 360 p4p, 377 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Jam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervenka looks to throw the jab but Jam is out of range.
Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cervenka.
Jam defending well as Cervenka loads up on a big left hand.
Cervenka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jam drives through with a takedown into Cervenka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jam sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jam wants to pass the guard but Cervenka is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cervenka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jam goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cervenka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jam but great work by Cervenka.
Jam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jam tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jam.
Cervenka is posturing up here but Jam has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cervenka tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cervenka has to tap! Slick submission there by Jam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Jam!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artemis Bray (ranked 2710 p4p, 3261 weight class) and Marvin Egracia (ranked 272 p4p, 316 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artemis Bray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marvin Egracia!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egracia blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Egracia! But no joy.
Bray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Egracia counters with a right hand to the body.
Bray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Egracia avoids the head kick by Bray.
Bray throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Egracia was covering up waiting for the punch and Bray finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Egracia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bray cracks Egracia with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egracia keeping full guard, as Bray tries to pass.
Egracia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Egracia has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Outlier Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Egracia keeping full guard, as Bray tries to pass.
Bray is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bray postures up.
Bray advances position into side control!
Bray is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Egracia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bray 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.
Bray advances to mount.
Bray trying to control but Egracia is having none of it.
Egracia tries to hold on but Bray postures up.
Bray lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bray lands a big shot there that rocks Egracia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Egracia is squirming around, avoiding Bray's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bray looking for a guillotine from mount but Egracia is having none of it.
Bray 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.
Bray looking to control but Egracia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bray pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bray working for a submission but Egracia is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bray is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Egracia has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Egracia is trying to escape the mount.
Egracia wants to control but Bray is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bray lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Egracia hang on?
Bray breaks from Egracia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Egracia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Egracia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bray is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Egracia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Egracia working to try and regain half guard.
Egracia tries to lock up and control but Bray gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Egracia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bray working for a submission but Egracia is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bray controlling from mount.
Egracia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bray working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Egracia is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bray is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Egracia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Egracia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bray lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Egracia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bray.
Bray lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artemis Bray 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.
Egracia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bray ducks under a wild hook from Egracia.
Bray is looking to land body kicks.
Bray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Egracia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bray fails with a takedown attempt.
Bray throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Egracia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bray throws a sloppy head kick and Egracia moves out of range easily.
Bray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egracia throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Egracia misses the target.
Bray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray connects with a high kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bray.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artemis Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Egracia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bray lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bray throws a wild body kick that Egracia sees coming a mile off.
Egracia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bray with a body shot.
Bray throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bray motions for Egracia to come forward. Bray throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Egracia lands with a hook. Bray tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Egracia looks to throw the jab but Bray is out of range.
Bray drops down looking for a counter takedown but Egracia sprawls and moves away.
Egracia misses with a body shot.
Egracia throws a body punch but Bray moves out of range.
Bray shoots in for a double leg but Egracia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Egracia throws out a loose jab but Bray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bray throws a sloppy head kick and Egracia moves out of range easily.
Bray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Egracia throws a body punch but Bray moves out of range.
Marvin Egracia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egracia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Egracia catches Bray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Egracia loads up on a big right hand but Bray slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egracia misses the jab.
Bray tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Egracia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bray goes for a double leg but Egracia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Egracia continues to drive forward.
Bray can't get the takedown.
Bray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Egracia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Egracia stuffs the takedown attempt from Bray. Bray gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circling - Egracia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Egracia but Egracia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Egracia looks to land a right hand but Bray moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Egracia. No joy for Bray on that attempt.
Egracia lands with a straight right. Bray didn't see that one coming.
Bray slips a jab from Egracia.
Egracia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Egracia defends well and Bray ends up having to push Egracia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egracia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Egracia to work.
Egracia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Egracia prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egracia.
Egracia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bray backwards.
Bray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Egracia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Egracia breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Egracia misses.
Bray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Egracia scores with a nice head shot.
Egracia lands a jab to Bray's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bray lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Egracia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Egracia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Egracia lands with a good body shot.
Egracia loads up on a big right hand but Bray slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Egracia.
Decent striking displayed by Egracia there.
Egracia looks to score with a jab to the body but Bray is just out of range.
Egracia connects with a jab.
Bray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bray shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Egracia defends it nicely.
Bray slips under a jab from Egracia.
Egracia throws a hook but Bray avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Bray.
Egracia blocks a low kick nicely.
Egracia just misses with a punch to the body.
Marvin Egracia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bray shoots in and drives through. Egracia sprawls well.
Bray shoots in for a double leg but Egracia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Egracia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bray throws a leg kick but Egracia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bray scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Egracia keeps working.
Bray tries to advance to mount but Egracia denies him.
Egracia tries to bench press Bray off him but Bray keeps the position.
Bray working away.
Bray cracks Egracia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Egracia keeps working.
Artemis Bray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Egracia is trying to control Bray's posture but Bray avoids it.
Egracia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bray working the body and head with strikes.
Bray working away.
Egracia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bray working the ground and pound effectively.
Bray looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Egracia tries to lock up and control but Bray gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bray lands a couple of good shots and Egracia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bray cracks Egracia with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Egracia from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Can Egracia hold on?! Bray is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Egracia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Egracia right now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egracia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bray's arms.
You can see the frustration on Egracia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Despite being in a bad position, Egracia is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Bray looking to break Egracia's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Egracia remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bray will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bray sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Egracia taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Artemis Bray!
Artemis Bray bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frog Face Jiminez (ranked 2975 p4p, 3275 weight class) and Franklin Mironi (ranked 352 p4p, 385 weight class). Franklin Mironi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frog Face Jiminez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Mironi!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mironi throws a lazy right hand but Jiminez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Mironi.
Jiminez takes one on the button.
Mironi closes the distance and clinches.
Mironi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jiminez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mironi to the ground. Jiminez is now in Mironi's guard.
Jiminez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jiminez trying to control but Mironi is working from the bottom.
Mironi 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.
Mironi is controlling Jiminez's posture.
Jiminez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mironi is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiminez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jiminez looking to pass the guard.
Jiminez stays in close to Mironi's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jiminez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jiminez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mironi trying to remain calm as Jiminez controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mironi is trying to control Jiminez's posture but Jiminez avoids it.
Jiminez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jiminez trying to control the action but Mironi is working from the bottom.
Jiminez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mironi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jiminez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mironi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jiminez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Mironi's face as Jiminez controls the position.
Jiminez swings around for an armbar but Mironi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jiminez's guard.
Mironi wants to control from the top but Jiminez keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mironi is in close to Jiminez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mironi landing with the ground and pound.
Mironi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mironi lands a couple of elbows.
Jiminez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mironi is aware though and is defending well.
Mironi working some strikes from top position.
Mironi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mironi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jiminez's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mironi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jiminez 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.
Mironi lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Mironi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mironi throws a nice looking combination but Jiminez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jiminez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jiminez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jiminez is trying to get an arm triangle but Mironi is defending well.
Jiminez working away.
Jiminez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mironi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mironi is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiminez trying to control the action but Mironi is working from the bottom.
Jiminez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mironi, who protects the arm well.
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.
Mironi wants to control but Jiminez postures up.
Jiminez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mironi is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mironi is not content to let Jiminez control the position.
Mironi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jiminez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mironi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jiminez but great work by Mironi.
You can see the frustration on Jiminez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jiminez tries to bench press Mironi off him but Mironi keeps the position.
Mironi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jiminez is trying to control Mironi's posture but Mironi avoids it.
Mironi lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mironi is putting a hurting on Jiminez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mironi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jiminez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mironi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mironi cracks Jiminez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jiminez struggling a bit here.
Jiminez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jiminez tries to get out of the position.
Jiminez tries to improve position but can't.
Mironi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jiminez some visible discomfort.
Mironi working the ground and pound.
Jiminez is not content to let Mironi control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez is looking to regain half guard here but Mironi keeps moving and retains side control.
Franklin Mironi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mironi working the body and head with strikes.
Jiminez is not content to let Mironi control the position.
Jiminez can't do much from the bottom here.
Jiminez is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiminez manages to get back to half guard.
Jiminez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Mironi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jiminez needs to keep his hands up - Mironi had a free shot at his head there.
Jiminez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mironi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jiminez is in Mironi's guard.
Jiminez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mironi's guard.
Mironi keeping control of the position.
Mironi tries to roll over but Jiminez keeps him under control.
Mironi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiminez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mironi tries to hold on but Jiminez postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mironi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jiminez trying to control the action but Mironi is working from the bottom.
Jiminez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mironi sees it coming and defends easily.
Jiminez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jiminez is trying to work for a kimura but Mironi is defending well.
Frog Face Jiminez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mironi is looking to control Jiminez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mironi avoid being mounted?
Jiminez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jiminez is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mironi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jiminez is pressing down on Mironi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mironi is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mironi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jiminez is working away from the top position though.
Jiminez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jiminez is working for a submission of some sort.
Jiminez is working for a kimura here but Mironi manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jiminez's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mironi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mironi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mironi connects with a couple of short punches.
Jiminez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mironi is aware though and is defending well.
Mironi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiminez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiminez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jiminez has momentary wrist control but Mironi slips an elbow through the middle.
Mironi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jiminez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mironi escapes and throws Jiminez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jiminez tries to buck Mironi off but Mironi is having none of it.
Franklin Mironi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiminez taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Franklin Mironi.
Well Mironi 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Mironi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gualberto Ortiz (ranked 2756 p4p, 3147 weight class) and Kendric Bazemore (ranked 356 p4p, 395 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gualberto Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendric Bazemore!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz misses with a leg kick.
Ortiz throws a head kick that half lands.
Bazemore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Ortiz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bazemore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bazemore goes for a double leg but Ortiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortiz continues to drive forward.
Gualberto Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendric Bazemore.
Nice takedown defense from Ortiz. No joy for Bazemore on that attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ortiz - that will leave a mark!
Bazemore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
Bazemore feints the counter takedown.
Kendric Bazemore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz lands a big head kick that sends Bazemore tumbling to the mat! Ortiz takes a step backwards and waves Bazemore back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bazemore's sensitive parts.
Ortiz motions for Bazemore to come forward. Ortiz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz lands a big head kick that sends Bazemore tumbling to the mat! Ortiz takes a step backwards and waves Bazemore back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Bazemore is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ortiz - that will leave a mark!
Bazemore is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortiz finish him?
Bazemore looks winded!
Ortiz feints and then cracks Bazemore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bazemore down.
Bazemore seems to have recovered his senses.
Bazemore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortiz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ortiz.
Ortiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
Bazemore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ortiz misses with a low kick.
Bazemore wants to counter with a clinch but Ortiz pushes him away.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ortiz lands a big head kick that sends Bazemore tumbling to the mat! Ortiz takes a step backwards and waves Bazemore back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bazemore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bazemore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ortiz as he jumps to the side.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ortiz connects with an inside leg kick.
Ortiz throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ortiz.
Bazemore shoots in and drives through. Ortiz sprawls well.
Ortiz throws a leg kick which misses Bazemore's front leg but catches the back leg as Bazemore tries to avoid it.
Ortiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bazemore avoids a kick to the body.
Ortiz darts in and clinches Bazemore up against the cage.
Bazemore prevents Ortiz from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazemore turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bazemore manages to end up in side control.
Ortiz is trying to get back to his feet.
Ortiz is looking to reverse the position.
Ortiz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ortiz tries to get out of the position.
Bazemore has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ortiz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ortiz reaches up and holds on to Bazemore to control the position.
Ortiz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ortiz regains half guard.
Ortiz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to get back to full guard but Bazemore has mounted him!
Ortiz throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bazemore. What's that going to do exactly?
Ortiz tries to control Bazemore's head but Bazemore pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Ortiz is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Kendric Bazemore!
Kendric Bazemore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Paul (ranked 1981 p4p, 3206 weight class) and Nigel Victors (ranked 274 p4p, 398 weight class). Nigel Victors is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nigel Victors!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Bruce Paul has been cut.
Victors slips a jab and a cross from Paul.
Paul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Victors pinned against the cage. Victors gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paul looks to score with a jab to the body but Victors is just out of range.
Paul looks to score with a jab to the body but Victors is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Victors! But no joy.
Victors throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Victors circles away quickly and effectively.
Victors lands the left hand.
Victors lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Paul falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nigel Victors!
The defeated Bruce Paul had this to say: 'I got in my head before i event took the fight and asked my manager if i was even ready for this guy clearly i wasnt!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyborg Reyes (ranked 2827 p4p, 2456 weight class) and Pete Os (ranked 366 p4p, 321 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Cyborg Reyes has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cyborg Reyes 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cyborg Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Os!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Os shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Os misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Os looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reyes throws a lazy uppercut
and Os cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Cyborg Reyes has been cut.
Reyes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Os counters with a stiff right hand.
Os looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Reyes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reyes lands with a right hand.
Reyes gets a clinch.
Os blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Os is trying to break the clinch but Reyes has him pressed against the cage.
Os blocks an uppercut.
Os wants to break the clinch but can't.
Os wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Os is trying to stall.
Reyes lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reyes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Os wants to break free but Reyes has control.
Reyes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Os backwards.
Reyes misses with a punch on the inside.
Reyes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reyes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Os as Reyes tries to tie him up.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reyes tries to work over Os's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reyes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Os is trying to push Reyes away but Reyes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Os blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reyes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Os's efforts to push away.
Os tries to circle away but Reyes has him pinned against the cage.
Reyes misses with the head strike.
Reyes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Os taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Reyes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Os.
Os wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Os is trying to force a seperation but Reyes has the dominant position.
Reyes misses with the head strike.
Reyes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes lands a body shot.
Os is trying to force a seperation but Reyes has the dominant position.
Reyes taking a breather.
Reyes scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Reyes.
Reyes misses with a body punch.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reyes trying to control the position but instead, Os has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reyes into the cage.
Reyes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Os.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reyes.
Os is looking to break free of the clinch but Reyes has double underhooks.
Os wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reyes throws a head punch that misses.
Os wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Os lands a hook that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Os is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Os looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Os looking to slow down the pace here.
Os has had enough of the clinch but Reyes keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Os wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Os's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Os stalling in the clinch but Reyes improves position.
Reyes lands a hook that snaps the head of Os backwards.
Reyes trying to stall but Os improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Reyes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Os's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Os has had enough of the clinch but Reyes keeps him there for the moment.
Reyes wants to stall.
Os wants to stall.
Os blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reyes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Os cracks Reyes with a nice body shot.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Os wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reyes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes stalling the fight.
Reyes throws a punch but it's blocked by Os.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Os.
Os is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Os is looking to break free of the clinch but Reyes has double underhooks.
Reyes is leaning against Os and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Os blocks an uppercut.
Reyes has Os pressed against the cage, preventing Os from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reyes looking to slow down the pace here.
Reyes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Os's efforts to push away.
Reyes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reyes misses with a body punch.
Reyes scores with a shoulder strike.
Reyes misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reyes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reyes throws a punch but it's blocked by Os.
Os's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyborg Reyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyborg Reyes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reyes clobbers Os with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Reyes.
Reyes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pete Os is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Reyes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Os doesn't seem phased though.
Os connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reyes lands a jab to Os's midsection.
Reyes tries to clinch there but Os circles away.
Cyborg Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Os.
Reyes misses with a shot to the body
and Os counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reyes throws a poor cross that misses
letting Os counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reyes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Os swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Os.
Reyes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes lands a nice hook to Os's body. Os takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Os ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Reyes misses.
Os takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Os on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reyes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Os is rocked!
Os avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Os is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
A jab from Reyes misses.
Os drops Reyes with a beautiful combination! Reyes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Os is looking for the KO!
 Reyes is rocked!
Cyborg Reyes's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Os throws a lazy right hand but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Reyes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Os seems to have recovered his senses.
Reyes connects with a right hand. Os shakes it off.
Os looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reyes seems to have got his legs back now.
Os gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Reyes gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Os is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyborg Reyes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Daniels (ranked 1586 p4p, 2901 weight class) and Adam Orel (ranked 226 p4p, 375 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clayton Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Orel!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels tries to move into range but Orel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orel misses with a few strikes there.
Daniels throws the kick towards the body but Orel avoids it.
Nice shot by Daniels.
Orel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniels counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daniels.
Daniels is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Daniels cracks Orel with a solid left hand.
Daniels works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels is looking for a kimura here.
Daniels is trying to control the action in half guard but Orel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orel tries to kick Daniels off but Daniels keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Daniels performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Daniels moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Orel trying to remain calm as Daniels controls from the top position.
Daniels wants to control but Orel is keeping him busy.
Daniels working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Orel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Orel prevents Daniels from improving position.
Daniels trying to control the action but Orel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orel prevents Daniels from moving into mount.
Daniels prevents Orel from escaping the position.
Orel 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.
Daniels working the ground and pound.
Daniels advances nicely into full mount.
Daniels controlling from the full mount.
Daniels looking to control but Orel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daniels controlling the pace for now.
Daniels can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orel is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Orel taking shots to the head.
Daniels working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Daniels sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Daniels scoring with strikes but Orel is staying in there.
Daniels is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Orel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Daniels controlling the position easily from mount.
Daniels trying to control but Orel is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Orel is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Daniels lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Orel is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orel is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Daniels controlling from the full mount.
You get the feeling that Orel really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Daniels looking to control and managing it successfully.
Daniels lands a couple of good shots and Orel has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Orel is still in real trouble! Can Daniels finish him?
Daniels 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.
Daniels is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Orel is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clayton Daniels!
An out of breath Clayton Daniels 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prokop Pustik (ranked 2241 p4p, 2683 weight class) and Nathaniel Jones (ranked 275 p4p, 319 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prokop Pustik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Jones!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pustik fails to land the takedown.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones throws a series of punches but Pustik moves out of range.
Pustik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pustik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pustik passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
Pustik has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Jones is rocked!
Pustik lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Jones! Pustik sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Jones and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Prokop Pustik!
Prokop Pustik is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Strakapoud (ranked 2389 p4p, 2941 weight class) and Satoru Gojo (ranked 312 p4p, 378 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Satoru Gojo enters the cage!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stanislav Strakapoud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoru Gojo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strakapoud misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strakapoud shoots in but no luck this time.
Gojo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Strakapoud struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gojo trying to control the action but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
Gojo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Strakapoud some visible discomfort.
Strakapoud tries to bench press Gojo off him but Gojo keeps the position.
Strakapoud is working hard here to advance position.
Strakapoud is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gojo connects with a decent elbow.
Gojo scoring with punches from side control.
Strakapoud tries to buck Gojo off but Gojo is having none of it.
Gojo taking a breather here.
Gojo scoring with punches from side control.
Strakapoud being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gojo cracks Strakapoud with a big right hand but Strakapoud just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Strakapoud gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gojo connects with a nice short shot to Strakapoud's temple.
Gojo drops an elbow to the side of Strakapoud's head.
Gojo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Strakapoud is trying to get back to full guard.
Gojo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gojo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gojo content to control rather than advance.
Strakapoud taking some punishment here, with Gojo in his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strakapoud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gojo pulls his head out easily.
Gojo is nestled in close to Strakapoud, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gojo drops an elbow to the side of Strakapoud's head.
Gojo slips a nice elbow through Strakapoud's hands, connecting with Strakapoud's forehead.
Gojo prevents Strakapoud from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Gojo seems content to control.
Gojo slips a nice elbow through Strakapoud's hands, connecting with Strakapoud's forehead.
Gojo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strakapoud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Gojo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Strakapoud is refusing to be controlled, as Gojo sits in half guard.
Gojo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strakapoud with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud trying to control from the bottom.
Gojo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gojo trying to mount his opponent but Strakapoud defends it.
Strakapoud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gojo trying to control from half guard but Strakapoud is working away.
Strakapoud looking for submissions off his back.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep. Gojo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gojo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strakapoud with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gojo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gojo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strakapoud manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gojo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gojo working some strikes from top position.
Gojo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gojo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strakapoud has momentary wrist control but Gojo slips an elbow through the middle.
Gojo tries to free his leg and advance position but Strakapoud is retaining full guard.
Gojo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gojo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gojo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strakapoud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gojo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gojo wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gojo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gojo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satoru Gojo 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strakapoud.
Gojo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strakapoud's half guard.
Strakapoud manages to get to full guard.
Gojo stands and throws Strakapoud's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gojo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Strakapoud tries to buck Gojo off but Gojo is having none of it.
Gojo scores with a couple of short elbows.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud tries to bench press Gojo off him but Gojo keeps the position.
Gojo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Strakapoud gets back to half guard.
Gojo lands strikes from half guard.
Gojo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gojo controlling the pace.
We've been informed that Gojo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strakapoud manages to get to full guard.
Gojo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gojo stands and throws Strakapoud's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gojo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gojo cracks Strakapoud with a big right hand but Strakapoud just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Strakapoud taking a bit of punishment here - Gojo scoring with strikes.
Strakapoud is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Strakapoud takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gojo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gojo is working Strakapoud over with some ground and pound from side control.
Strakapoud takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep.
Gojo controls the position.
Gojo working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gojo landing strikes.
Satoru Gojo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strakapoud is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gojo controls the position.
Strakapoud tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gojo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strakapoud is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brloh, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Strakapoud gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gojo not doing much here.
Gojo is nestled in close to Strakapoud, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gojo lands with a punch from half guard.
Strakapoud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gojo pulls his head out easily.
Gojo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position.
Gojo controlling the action here.
Gojo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gojo slows the pace down in half guard.
Strakapoud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gojo working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gojo drops an elbow to the side of Strakapoud's head.
Strakapoud on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Strakapoud is staying active underneath Gojo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gojo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gojo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Gojo there.
Strakapoud looking for submissions off his back.
Strakapoud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gojo pulls his head out easily.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position.
Gojo lands strikes from half guard.
Strakapoud is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gojo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gojo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gojo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gojo lands strikes from half guard.
Strakapoud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gojo pulls his head out easily.
Gojo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gojo working over Strakapoud with some ground and pound. Strakapoud looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satoru Gojo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gojo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gojo lands strikes from half guard.
Gojo is keen to just control but Strakapoud is a slippery customer.
Gojo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Strakapoud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gojo pulls his head out easily.
Gojo wants to pass to mount but Strakapoud is defending the position.
Strakapoud actively working from the bottom here.
Strakapoud on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Gojo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Gojo there.
Gojo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gojo works his way into full mount!
Gojo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gojo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strakapoud has hold of Gojo's hands but Gojo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strakapoud is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gojo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gojo's back!
Gojo wants to get back to his feet.
Gojo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Strakapoud gets his way!
Gojo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gojo is trying to get back to his feet but Strakapoud has full control of the position and if anything, Gojo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gojo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud looking for the RNC.
Gojo is trying to get back to his feet but Strakapoud has full control of the position and if anything, Gojo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Strakapoud is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gojo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gojo fending off the submission attempt from Strakapoud.
Gojo is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gojo is defending well though. Strakapoud let's go of the attempt for now.
Gojo wants to get back to his feet.
Gojo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gojo is trying to get back to his feet but Strakapoud has full control of the position and if anything, Gojo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strakapoud is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gojo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Strakapoud gets his way!
Stanislav Strakapoud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gojo trying to get back to his feet but Strakapoud is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strakapoud is looking for a choke. Gojo gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Gojo manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Strakapoud looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stanislav Strakapoud.
Well Gojo 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoru Gojo!
An out of breath Satoru Gojo 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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