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SSSD 53: Frost/Bentham PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Fast (ranked 6367 p4p, 6612 weight class) and Phill James (ranked 627 p4p, 637 weight class). Jonas Fast has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Jonas Fast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phill James!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from James does no damage.
Fast changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fast sprawls well. Fast wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Fast definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jonas Fast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fast looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Fast fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
Fast looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Fast persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James tries to clinch
and Fast counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fast stands and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fast tries to move into full mount but can't pass James's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fast takes a little break here. James wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fast wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fast is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
James stops Fast from passing to mount.
Fast tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fast has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fast tries to advance to mount but James denies him.
Fast is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fast controlling from side mount.
Fast tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fast has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fast thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James is being controlled here.
Fast is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
James is letting Fast control him for a moment.
Fast connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused James some visible discomfort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fast trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Fast is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down James's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Fast 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.
Nice straight punches there by Fast. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fast.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James 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 Fast has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fast and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James connects with a body shot that sends Fast's belly button to the back.
Fast moves out of range of the strikes.
Fast blocks a head kick by James.
James tries to clinch
and Fast counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast is looking to stall here but James recovers full guard.
Fast not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fast forces his way into half guard.
Fast is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fast tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fast is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well.
Fast thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Fast is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Fast is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fast is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because James is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fast is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fast to get the leverage.
Fast is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fast is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for James!
James is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fast looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fast.
Fast sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fast is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but James is surviving well by controlling Fast's body position as best he can.
Fast is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, James has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fast jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… James is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by James and Fast has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
James manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fast's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fast wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fast is taking a breather. James says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Fast dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Fast.
James lands with a good body shot.
Fast dives in and scores a takedown into James's guard.
Fast wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James wants to stand up but Fast is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fast is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James keeping moving, preventing Fast from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch combination from James misses.
James moves to clinch but Fast breaks away
and Fast counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fast wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Fast controls the position.
Fast is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Fast seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.
James wants to get back to his feet but Fast drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fast tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fast has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fast is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phill James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fast tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fast in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fast wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
Fast tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fast swings around for an armbar but James sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fast's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James wanted to stand there but Fast had control of the position.
James won't allow Fast to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Fast showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fast, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Fast!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiano Rivels (ranked 5760 p4p, 25099 weight class) and Fester Adams (ranked 644 p4p, 738 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiano Rivels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fester Adams !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Rivels.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rivels.
Rivels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivels throws a leg kick
and Adams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rivels is breathing heavily.
Rivels throws a leg kick
and Adams counters with a nice right hand that sends Rivels toppling to the canvas! Rivels scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Adams finish him?!
 It looks like Kiano Rivels has been cut.
Kiano Rivels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Adams engages and cracks Rivels with a massive lead left hook - Rivels tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Adams is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fester Adams !
A relieved looking Fester Adams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ikaika Koalani (ranked 5296 p4p, 6510 weight class) and Timmy Turles (ranked 611 p4p, 688 weight class). Timmy Turles will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ikaika Koalani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Turles!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Koalani looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Turles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Koalani is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Turles asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Turles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koalani wants to get back to his feet but Turles is dominant here and he's now got Koalani's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koalani is trying to defend against the choke here but Turles has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Turles Tightens the hold and Koalani taps out furiously! Turles displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timmy Turles!
Ikaika Koalani spoke after the fight, saying 'Well Fuck
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alain Aspect (ranked 4330 p4p, 4018 weight class) and Depeche Gutt (ranked 505 p4p, 473 weight class). Depeche Gutt has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alain Aspect!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Depeche Gutt!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aspect tests Gutt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aspect.
Gutt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aspect moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspect lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspect lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gutt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aspect to keep the fight standing.
Gutt looking for a takedown.
Alain Aspect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Depeche Gutt.
Aspect gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aspect throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gutts head.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gutt's defenses.
Nice body punch from Aspect.
Gutt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.
Aspect gets through Gutt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aspect digs a right hand underneath Gutt's ribcage. Gutt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.
Gutt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aspect is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gutt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aspect prevents it.
Gutt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aspect lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gutt is trying to pull guard but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.
Gutt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aspect avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aspect gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Aspect on the inside.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aspect looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gutt backwards.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Aspect lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gutt backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspect lands an elbow just above Gutt 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aspect keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gutt's efforts to push away.
Gutt tries to pull guard but Aspect won't allow it.
Aspect lands an elbow just above Gutt 's eye.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect lands an elbow just above Gutt 's eye.
Gutt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alain Aspect dominated that round.
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.
Aspect lands with a cross.
Aspect moves into the clinch.
A short right from Aspect.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Aspect.
Aspect gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aspect lands an elbow inside that Gutt shrugs off.
Aspect is pressed up against the cage. Gutt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aspect down to the mat. Aspect avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aspect's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gutt under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aspect scores with a hook to the body. Gutt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspect wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aspect.
Aspect lands a slapping body shot.
Aspect cracks a nice hook into Gutt's ribs.
Nice cross by Aspect.
Aspect swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gutt.
 Gutt is rocked!
BOOM! Aspect lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gutt. Gutt tries to recover but Aspect is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gutt lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alain Aspect!
Our winner, Alain Aspect, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Loquacious Smiff (ranked 3960 p4p, 6199 weight class) and Johnny Jank Jankens (ranked 467 p4p, 621 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jankens's choice of entrance music: Straight Outta Compton by- NWA. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Loquacious Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Jank Jankens!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankens stuffs the takedown attempt from Smiff. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet.
Jankens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Loquacious Smiff has been cut.
Jankens stuns Smiff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnny Jank Jankens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smiff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jankens won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff is working Jankens over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smiff works to advance to full mount. Jankens defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smiff 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.
Smiff throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jankens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smiff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jankens is in a horrible position here. Smiff smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiff tries to control but Jankens wriggling away.
Jankens wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff working for a submission but Jankens is keeping him at bay.
Smiff sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smiff lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jankens hang on?
Smiff sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff looking to secure an arm triangle but Jankens defends it well.
Smiff punching from mount but Jankens doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smiff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smiff working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smiff throwing strikes here but Jankens is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jankens is squirming around, avoiding Smiff's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Smiff connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smiff has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jankens's face.
Smiff punching from mount but Jankens doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jankens can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jankens is rocked!
Smiff lands a big elbow - Jankens is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jankens is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Loquacious Smiff!
Loquacious Smiff thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marty Moon (ranked 3424 p4p, 3997 weight class) and Stevie Fedorov (ranked 329 p4p, 360 weight class). Stevie Fedorov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Marty Moon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marty Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon has closed the distance and engaged Fedorov in a clinch.
Fedorov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moon is trying to trip Fedorov. He has hold of a leg but Fedorov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Moon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Moon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fedorov can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fedorov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moon has managed to get both his arms back between Fedorov's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov wants to get back to his feet but Moon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fedorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon won't allow Fedorov to sweep him here.
Moon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moon closes the distance and clinches.
Moon misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Moon is standing up over Fedorov. Fedorov looks to escape but Moon dives into side control.
The referee asks Moon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Moon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Moon is trying to get an arm triangle but Fedorov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedorov is trying to control Moon's posture but Moon avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Fedorov's face as Moon controls the position.
Fedorov is trying to get back to his feet.
Moon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fedorov's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've been hearing that Moon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Moon controlling from mount.
Fedorov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moon is landing with some decent strikes but Fedorov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fedorov is working to get back to half guard.
Fedorov looks winded!
Moon controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is bucking up trying to escape but Moon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fedorov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moon controlling his opponent.
Moon prevents Fedorov from getting the reversal.
Moon landing strikes from the mount and Fedorov is in trouble!
Moon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fedorov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee asks Moon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Moon prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Moon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moon sprawls well. Moon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fedorov gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon clinches.
Moon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moon has hold of one of Fedorov's legs. Fedorov is fighting the takedown attempt but Moon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Moon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moon advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov tries to roll over but Moon keeps him under control.
Moon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moon not doing much here.
Fedorov is looking to improve his position.
Fedorov is breathing heavily.
Moon is taking a breather. Fedorov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fedorov has hold of Moon's hands but Moon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moon stalling.
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.
Moon wants to work for an arm triangle but Fedorov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fedorov tries to get to full guard but Moon has control of the leg.
Moon controlling the action here.
Fedorov wants to improve his position but Moon is controlling well.
Fedorov is in trouble now - Moon has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fedorov for as long as he can get away with.
Moon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Moon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moon lands a couple of good shots and Fedorov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fedorov trying to get back to his feet but Moon is in full control for now.
Fedorov can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon looking to break Fedorov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fedorov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Moon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fedorov trying to control the hands but Moon breaks the grip.
Moon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fedorov's body.
Moon scores with punches and elbows.
I would not like to be Fedorov right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moon continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Moon dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fedorov lands a nice shot that snaps Moon's head back.
Stevie Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moon.
Moon blocks the strikes from Fedorov.
Moon advances nicely into full mount.
Moon landing punches.
Moon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Moon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov is controlling an arm, preventing Moon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Moon controlling from the full mount.
Fedorov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov gets back to half guard.
Moon not doing much here.
Fedorov tries to kick Moon off in order to stand up. Moon Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Moon staying calm.
Fedorov taking a bit of punishment here - Moon scoring with strikes.
Moon advances nicely into full mount.
Moon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Moon.
Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fedorov can do to turn this around?
Fedorov is controlling an arm, preventing Moon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fedorov tries to reverse the position but Moon maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Moon controlling the position easily from mount.
Fedorov working to try and regain half guard.
Moon controlling from mount.
Moon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fedorov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Moon controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to improve his position but Moon has taken his back! Moon has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fedorov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Moon pushes Fedorov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marty Moon!
Marty Moon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bony Searchinson (ranked 4260 p4p, 3297 weight class) and Cleveland Steamer (ranked 497 p4p, 397 weight class). Bony Searchinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite 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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bony Searchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cleveland Steamer!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Searchinson lands the left hand.
Searchinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Searchinson throws the left hand but Steamer avoids the punch easily.
Searchinson misses with a hook. Steamer ducked under it nicely.
Steamer throws out a counter right but Searchinson avoids it with no problem.
Steamer misses with a looping left.
Searchinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steamer throws a right and a left that Searchinson avoids nicely.
Searchinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steamer.
A swing and a miss from Steamer.
Steamer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steamer misses the jab.
Searchinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Searchinson misses the target.
Searchinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steamer tests Searchinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Searchinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Searchinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steamer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steamer connects with a looping right hand.
Steamer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steamer cracks Searchinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Searchinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steamer manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Searchinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steamers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Searchinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Searchinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steamer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Searchinson can pounce on him.
Searchinson connects with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Searchinson.
Steamer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Searchinson with a body shot.
Searchinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steamer finds it's way round the side to connect with Searchinson's head.
Searchinson looks to land a left hand but Steamer moved out of range nicely.
Searchinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Searchinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Searchinson throws a body punch but Steamer moves out of range.
Searchinson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Searchinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Searchinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Searchinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steamer 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.
Steamer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Searchinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Searchinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Searchinson scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooh!!! Steamer has knocked Searchinson down with a huge combo! Steamer steps away and waves a wobbly Searchinson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Searchinson is rocked!
It looks like Bony Searchinson has been cut.
Steamer cracks Searchinson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cleveland Steamer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tripp Faller (ranked 2478 p4p, 3054 weight class) and Feofilakt Markarian (ranked 310 p4p, 384 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Feofilakt Markarian enters 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tripp Faller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feofilakt Markarian!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faller darts in looking for a takedown but Markarian gets double underhooks and turns Faller into the cage.
Markarian can't find room to land a body shot as Faller controls the action.
A body shot lands from Markarian.
Markarian digs a right hand into Faller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faller's gas tank.
Faller is breathing heavily.
Faller prevents a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markarian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faller's elbow.
Markarian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faller backwards.
Markarian lands with a right to the head.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
Markarian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Markarian tries to throw a body punch but Faller avoids it by throwing Markarian back against the cage.
Faller takes a shot to the head.
Markarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Markarian.
A short uppercut from Markarian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markarian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faller or not.
Markarian is working Faller over against the cage.
Markarian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Markarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markarian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markarian.
Markarian struggles to land a body shot inside as Faller controls his hands.
Markarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Faller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Markarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Markarian.
Markarian lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markarian scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
Faller blocks a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian lands a body shot.
Markarian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Markarian - that landed with a thud.
Markarian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markarian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markarian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faller or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Markarian.
Markarian digs a right hand into Faller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faller's gas tank.
Markarian struggles to land a body shot inside as Faller controls his hands.
Markarian lands a left hand.
Markarian lands a shoulder strike.
Markarian lands a nice shot to the body.
Markarian tries to work over Faller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markarian can't find room to land a body shot as Faller controls the action.
A body shot lands from Markarian.
Nice body punch from Markarian - that landed with a thud.
Markarian presses Faller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faller can't break the clinch.
Faller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Markarian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Markarian lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Markarian on the inside.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Markarian presses Faller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markarian lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Markarian.
A right hand to the body from Markarian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Markarian.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faller backwards.
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!
Markarian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markarian digs a right hand into Faller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faller's gas tank.
Markarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markarian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Markarian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markarian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Markarian.
A short right from Markarian on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Markarian scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feofilakt Markarian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Markarian wants to clinch up but Faller keeps it at a distance.
Tripp Faller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markarian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Faller shoots in for a double leg but Markarian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Markarian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markarian.
Faller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markarian pinned against the cage. Markarian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab by Markarian.
Markarian wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markarian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markarian wants to clinch up but Faller keeps it at a distance.
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markarian tries to clinch up.
Markarian closes the distance and clinches.
Faller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Markarian is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tripp Faller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markarian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faller's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
Feofilakt Markarian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
Markarian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markarian lands an uppercut.
Markarian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markarian misses with a punch to the body.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Markarian can't find room to land a body shot as Faller controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
Markarian is working Faller over against the cage.
Markarian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Good body shot from Markarian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Markarian.
Markarian pushes Faller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Markarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markarian lands a nice shot to the body.
Markarian scores with a shot to the side of Faller's head.
Markarian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faller or not.
Markarian works on Faller's body with a couple of short punches.
Markarian is working Faller over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markarian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faller backwards.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian works on Faller's body with a couple of short punches.
Markarian lands a body punch.
Markarian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faller's elbow.
Markarian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian lands a left hand.
Markarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markarian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markarian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Markarian cracks Faller with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Markarian.
A left hand lands to the body for Markarian.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markarian tries to throw a body punch but Faller avoids it by throwing Markarian back against the cage.
Markarian scores with a shot to the side of Faller's head.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Markarian.
Markarian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markarian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faller.
Markarian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faller backwards.
Markarian presses Faller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markarian lands a body shot.
Markarian tries to throw a body punch but Faller avoids it by throwing Markarian back against the cage.
Markarian lands with a right to the head.
Faller blocks a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feofilakt Markarian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Markarian tries to close the distance and clinch but Faller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markarian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markarian wants it to stay on the feet.
Faller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markarian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faller.
Markarian rushes Faller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markarian tries to work over Faller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markarian can't find room to land a body shot as Faller controls the action.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
Faller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Faller is trying to get an arm triangle but Markarian is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markarian is trying to buck Faller off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markarian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Faller is looking to take a break and control but Markarian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Faller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Markarian wants to get back to his feet but Faller drags him back down.
Faller throws a strike aimed at the side of Markarian's head but Markarian avoids it well.
Tripp Faller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Feofilakt Markarian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two 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.
Faller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Faller working away.
Markarian wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Faller misses with the ground and pound.
Faller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Markarian's legs.
Faller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markarian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Markarian is not content to let Faller control the position.
Faller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Markarian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Faller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Faller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Markarian sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markarian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Faller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Faller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Faller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Faller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markarian looks to move to half guard but instead Faller has passed into mount! Damn!
Faller looking to ground and pound but Markarian is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tripp Faller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markarian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feofilakt Markarian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Johnston (ranked 2417 p4p, 2348 weight class) and Andrei Snakovic (ranked 317 p4p, 305 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Andrei Snakovic enters the cage!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Snakovic!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snakovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnston.
Johnston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnston throws a right and a left that Snakovic avoids nicely.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnston tries to clinch but Snakovic is having none of it.
Snakovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snakovic shoots in but Johnston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snakovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Snakovic slips a jab and a cross from Johnston.
Johnston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.
Johnston wants to clinch.
Johnston 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snakovic tries to keep at a distance but Johnston has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snakovic jumps guard but Johnston stands there with Snakovic around his waist. Snakovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martin Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Snakovic.
Johnston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snakovic avoids it.
Johnston missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Johnston.
Johnston displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snakovic up against the cage.
Snakovic has Johnston pressed against the cage, preventing Johnston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Snakovic pulls Johnston into guard.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Snakovic is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snakovic has control of Johnston's left arm, preventing Johnston from doing any damage.
Snakovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Snakovic is retaining full guard.
Johnston pushing down on Snakovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snakovic controlling the position well.
Snakovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snakovic is trying to maintain the position but Johnston is very close to passing his half guard.
Snakovic is looking for a sweep. Johnston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnston trying to control the pace.
Snakovic is positioning himself well to prevent Johnston advancing to mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnston looks to land a strike but Snakovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snakovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnston is one step ahead there.
Johnston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Snakovic is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnston drives through and clinches with Snakovic against the cage.
Snakovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnston smiles and moves away.
Snakovic tries for a takedown but Johnston circles away easily
and Johnston counters with a crisp one two that drops Snakovic! Johnston thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Snakovic to his feet! Snakovic is in big trouble!
Snakovic is rocked!
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 Martin Johnston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Johnston's cut.
That's time! Johnston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Snakovic has his takedown stuffed
and Johnston counters with a nice right hand that sends Snakovic toppling to the canvas! Snakovic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Johnston finish him?!
Snakovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnston finish him?
Snakovic misses with an uppercut. Johnston saw that one coming.
Snakovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Martin Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snakovic shoots and misses
and Johnston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snakovic misses the jab.
Snakovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnston counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Johnston!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Frost (ranked 735 p4p, 1420 weight class) and Jeremy Bentham (ranked 87 p4p, 150 weight class). John Frost has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Bentham!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bentham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bentham throws a head kick that Frost semi-blocks.
It looks like John Frost has been cut.
Frost 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.
Bentham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bentham.
Frost tries to land a body kick
and Bentham counters with a two punch combo.
Bentham throws a head kick that misses
and Frost counters with a head kick that wobbles Bentham - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Frost sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Frost!
John Frost retains his featherweight title!
John Frost thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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