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RISE 19: Granger v Lemieux PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takaskhi Yakamoto (ranked 25218 p4p, 6227 weight class) and Aaron Favre (ranked 714 p4p, 674 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 Tokyo, Takaskhi Yakamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Favre!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Favre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yakamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Favre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yakamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Favre lands with a nice combination. Yakamoto backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Takaskhi Yakamoto has been cut.
Yakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Favre throws a combination that misses
and Yakamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Favre has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Favre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yakamoto backs up against the cage.
Yakamoto has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takaskhi Yakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Favre misses with a two punch combination.
Favre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yakamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Favre moves out of range easily.
Favre Throws a clean left jab. Favre Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Yakamoto's chin! Yakamoto crumbles to the ground and Favre follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Favre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aaron Favre!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pugsley (ranked 5033 p4p, 4818 weight class) and Bohdan Doubek (ranked 409 p4p, 404 weight class). Bohdan Doubek 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Pugsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bohdan Doubek!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pugsley tries to clinch up.
Pugsley has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Doubek wants to take the fight to the mat but Pugsley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pugsley lands a right hand.
Doubek lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Doubek stalling.
Doubek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley tries to get to full guard but Doubek has control of the leg.
Doubek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubek throwing shots but Pugsley is blocking nicely.
Pugsley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doubek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Doubek is looking to take a break and control but Pugsley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doubek slows the pace down in half guard.
Doubek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pugsley defending well though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pugsley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pugsley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pugsley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doubek defends it nicely.
Doubek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley tries to clinch
and Doubek counters with a takedown into side control.
Pugsley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doubek on the ground.
Pugsley prevents Doubek from improving position.
Doubek throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pugsley is trying to get back to half guard.
Doubek tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Doubek landing a few strikes.
Pugsley regains half guard, as Doubek was trying to land strikes.
Doubek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubek is trying to control the action in half guard but Pugsley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doubek looks to land a strike but Pugsley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pugsley wants to sweep but no luck.
Doubek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doubek wants to pass the guard but Pugsley is keeping the position.
Pugsley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doubek.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pugsley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugsley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pugsley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doubek defends well and Pugsley ends up having to push Doubek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pugsley.
Pugsley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pugsley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Doubek breaks the clinch.
Pugsley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doubek tries to kick Pugsley off but Pugsley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doubek is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Still in half guard, Pugsley seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bohdan Doubek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pugsley goes for a double leg but Doubek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doubek continues to drive forward.
Doubek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pugsley is pressed up against the cage. Doubek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pugsley down to the mat. Pugsley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pugsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Pugsley gets a clinch.
Doubek has Pugsley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Doubek pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pugsley tumbling to the mat - Doubek dives into Pugsley's guard.
Doubek looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pugsley pulls Doubek in to control the position.
Pugsley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doubek trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugsley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Doubek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pugsley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Doubek trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley passes to side control.
Pugsley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pugsley working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doubek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pugsley just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubek prevents Pugsley from improving position.
The referee asks Pugsley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pugsley prefers to stall for the moment though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pugsley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doubek is defended easily by Pugsley.
Pugsley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Doubek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pugsley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pugsley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pugsley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doubek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pugsley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Doubek.
Nice takedown defense from Doubek. No joy for Pugsley on that attempt.
Pugsley gets a takedown into half guard.
Pugsley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Doubek is trying to stand back up but Pugsley is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugsley content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arthur Pugsley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pugsley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pugsley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pugsley passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubek slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubek is looking to improve his position.
Doubek is trying to maintain the position but Pugsley is very close to passing his half guard.
Pugsley not doing much here.
Pugsley moves into full mount! Doubek won't be happy about that!
Doubek is bucking up trying to escape but Pugsley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Doubek sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pugsley wants to free his trapped foot but Doubek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Doubek is looking for a sweep. Pugsley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pugsley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugsley works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pugsley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Doubek looks a forlorn figure.
Doubek regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley trying to control the pace.
Pugsley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Doubek for as long as he can get away with.
Doubek trying to control but Pugsley postures up.
Pugsley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Doubek wants to get back to full guard.
Pugsley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doubek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pugsley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pugsley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doubek is just riding it out for now. Pugsley eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Pugsley 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Pugsley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pugsley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pugsley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatty McBurger (ranked 4631 p4p, 4252 weight class) and Elinho Mineiro (ranked 557 p4p, 530 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Fatty McBurger has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Fatty McBurger seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fatty McBurger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elinho Mineiro!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBurger tests Mineiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McBurger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mineiro avoids the body shot from McBurger.
Mineiro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mineiro wants to clinch up but McBurger keeps it at a distance.
McBurger misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from McBurger.
Mineiro tries to close the distance and clinch but McBurger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McBurger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mineiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fatty McBurger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBurger cracks Mineiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mineiro wants to clinch up but McBurger keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by McBurger's head coaches at Mystic Gym of the Outworld that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mineiro takes one on the button.
Mineiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
McBurger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mineiro manages to avoid it.
Mineiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mineiro. McBurger does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBurger keeps the fight on the outside.
Mineiro moves in looking to clinch but McBurger pushes him off.
McBurger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBurger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mineiro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McBurger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mineiro wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as McBurger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mineiro doesn't seem phased though.
McBurger sizes up Mineiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McBurger throws out a powerful jab.
Mineiro tries to close the distance and clinch but McBurger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McBurger scores with the left hand. Mineiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Mineiro doesn't manage to clinch there - McBurger circles away.
Mineiro wants to clinch up but McBurger keeps it at a distance.
McBurger lands with a straight right. Mineiro didn't see that one coming.
Mineiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McBurger throws out the jab.
McBurger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mineiro throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mineiro wants to clinch.
McBurger swats away the attempt to clinch by Mineiro.
Mineiro tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - McBurger coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - McBurger coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBurger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mineiro tries to clinch there but McBurger circles away.
McBurger throws a shot from downtown. Mineiro moves away and avoids it.
Mineiro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mineiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McBurger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mineiro.
Mineiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mineiro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McBurger defend it? Mineiro steps over the head and cranks it - McBurger is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mineiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elinho Mineiro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denny Boyd (ranked 4346 p4p, 3150 weight class) and Aleksandar Dobrosav (ranked 530 p4p, 393 weight class). Aleksandar Dobrosav 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 light 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, Denny Boyd !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksandar Dobrosav!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrosav tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Boyd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dobrosav looks for the body kick but Boyd saw that one coming.
Dobrosav wants to clinch.
Boyd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boyd misses with an uppercut. Dobrosav saw that one coming.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boyd enables Dobrosav to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boyd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boyd pulls Dobrosav in close to prevent any damage.
Dobrosav tries to stand but Boyd is controlling from the bottom.
Dobrosav in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dobrosav's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dobrosav wants to control from the top but Boyd keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dobrosav pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyd is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dobrosav throws a right and a left that both miss.
Denny Boyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobrosav's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dobrosav duly obliges.
It looks like Denny Boyd has been cut.
Boyd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dobrosav manages to avoid it.
Dobrosav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boyd .
A jab from Dobrosav misses.
Boyd scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyd . Dobrosav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dobrosav counters with a thumping low kick.
Denny Boyd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dobrosav slips under a jab from Boyd .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Boyd misses its intended target.
Dobrosav fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Boyd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dobrosav tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Boyd misses the target.
A jab from Boyd misses.
Boyd throws a hook to the side of Dobrosav's head but Dobrosav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dobrosav staying out of range there.
Boyd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dobrosav.
Good exchange - Boyd coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobrosav doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyd circles away.
Boyd clobbers Dobrosav with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boyd throws an overhand right that lands on Dobrosav's shoulder, as Dobrosav tries to avoid the shot.
Dobrosav is looking for the big counter here.
Dobrosav throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boyd lands a slapping body shot.
Boyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dobrosav moves out of range of the strikes.
Boyd throws a hook to the side of Dobrosav's head but Dobrosav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dobrosav wants to clinch up but Boyd keeps it at a distance.
Boyd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dobrosav tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boyd instigates a clinch.
Dobrosav trying to land knees to the body.
Boyd lands a nice uppercut.
Boyd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dobrosav avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Boyd fails to land.
Dobrosav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boyd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boyd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dobrosav tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boyd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boyd stalling against the cage.
Dobrosav jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boyd walks away with a smile on his face. Dobrosav gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Denny Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Dobrosav.
Dobrosav avoids the body shot from Boyd .
Boyd has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Boyd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denny Boyd 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boyd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dobrosav. Dobrosav circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dobrosav rushes Boyd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Boyd fails to land.
Boyd stalling.
Dobrosav jumps guard but Boyd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dobrosav jumps guard but Boyd stands there with Dobrosav around his waist. Dobrosav gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boyd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boyd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dobrosav.
Dobrosav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aleksandar Dobrosav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrosav fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boyd missing with a left hand there. Dobrosav was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dobrosav blocks a jab.
Dobrosav ducks under a wild hook from Boyd .
Boyd loads up on a big right hand but Dobrosav slips the punch.
As Boyd backs off Dobrosav throws a huge counter combo but Boyd manages to avoid it all.
Dobrosav looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyd is just out of range.
A big right from Boyd misses.
Dobrosav uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boyd .
Dobrosav appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dobrosav blocks a jab.
Boyd throws a jab when Dobrosav was well out of range.
Dobrosav slips a straight right by Boyd .
Boyd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boyd misses with a straight left.
Boyd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dobrosav can do to turn this around?
Dobrosav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dobrosav staying out of range there.
Dobrosav tries to clinch up.
Boyd swats away the attempt to clinch by Dobrosav.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrosav shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boyd pinned against the cage. Boyd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Denny Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Dobrosav.
Dobrosav has a takedown stuffed.
Dobrosav ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dobrosav tries to clinch but Boyd moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Boyd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dobrosav looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dobrosav moves away.
Boyd keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Boyd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dobrosav.
Dobrosav slips under a jab.
Dobrosav ducks under a wild hook from Boyd .
Boyd circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Boyd misses.
Dobrosav follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A big right from Boyd 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!
Dobrosav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrosav dives in for a single leg takedown but Boyd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boyd throws a lazy right hand but Dobrosav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dobrosav moves into range and clinches up with Boyd .
Boyd pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dobrosav jumps guard but Boyd stands there with Dobrosav around his waist. Dobrosav gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boyd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dobrosav prevents a body shot from Boyd .
Dobrosav letting Boyd take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boyd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Dobrosav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dobrosav is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Boyd on the inside.
Dobrosav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dobrosav shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boyd as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyd throws a hook but Dobrosav blocks it.
Dobrosav moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Denny Boyd is winning the standup battle so far.
Boyd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dobrosav.
Boyd keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Boyd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Denny Boyd 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyd . Dobrosav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyd throws a hook but Dobrosav avoids it easily.
Boyd just misses with a punch to the body.
Dobrosav looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boyd connects with a right hand. Dobrosav shakes it off.
Boyd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boyd wants it to stay on the feet.
Boyd misses with a lunging right hand
and Dobrosav counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boyd keeps the fight on the outside.
Boyd has Dobrosav up against the cage in a clinch.
Dobrosav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dobrosav is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrosav is trying to drag Boyd to the mat but Boyd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd avoiding damage.
Dobrosav is looking to break free of the clinch but Boyd has double underhooks.
Boyd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Denny Boyd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boyd lands with a light punch inside.
Dobrosav being controlled against the cage.
Dobrosav managing to block the knees to the body from Boyd .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boyd is struggling to control the position.
Boyd holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Boyd for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Boyd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dobrosav avoids it.
Dobrosav is trying to break the clinch but Boyd has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Boyd .
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boyd .
Dobrosav is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boyd to keep the fight standing.
Denny Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Dobrosav.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrosav has had enough of the clinch but Boyd keeps him there for the moment.
Dobrosav has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boyd after a bit of a struggle.
Boyd lands a nice shot to the body.
Boyd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boyd landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dobrosav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dobrosav can't get the takedown.
Dobrosav jumps guard but Boyd stands there with Dobrosav around his waist. Dobrosav gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boyd manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boyd lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boyd lands a good knee to the midsection. Dobrosav won't want to take too many of those.
Boyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boyd controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Boyd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boyd , 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Boyd !
Aleksandar Dobrosav was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back stronger than ever. Thank you for coming.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Honza Hohol (ranked 3567 p4p, 2887 weight class) and Kody Thibodeaux (ranked 476 p4p, 397 weight class). Honza Hohol had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honza Hohol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kody Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohol closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux dodges the ground and pound from Hohol.
Thibodeaux is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hohol staying calm.
Hohol in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thibodeaux takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hohol tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thibodeaux's legs.
Thibodeaux taking a bit of punishment here - Hohol scoring with strikes.
Thibodeaux avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hohol.
Hohol scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohol is working Thibodeaux over with some ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Hohol crashes against the mat.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohol advances nicely into full mount.
Hohol pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hohol lands with some strikes.
Hohol landing strikes from the mount and Thibodeaux is in trouble!
Hohol scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thibodeaux?
 Thibodeaux is rocked!
Hohol controlling from mount.
Hohol with good strikes from the mount here!
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Hohol finish him?
Hohol thowing shots but they're missing.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohol scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thibodeaux?
Thibodeaux is rocked!
Hohol landing punches.
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Hohol finish him?
Hohol with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Hohol! Thibodeaux is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Honza Hohol!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Watson (ranked 4376 p4p, 3087 weight class) and Chad Strdoza (ranked 154 p4p, 72 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Watson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Watson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Watson slips a nice elbow through Strdoza's hands, connecting with Strdoza's forehead.
Strdoza is rocked!
 It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Watson unloads with some huge strikes here! Strdoza is out! Watson wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Watson!
After winning the bout, Dave Watson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Kozlow (ranked 1667 p4p, 2375 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 48 p4p, 65 weight class). Krzysztof Kozlow has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kozlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlow throws a lazy right hand but Fortythree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Fortythree.
Fortythree lands with an overhand left.
Kozlow slips under a jab.
Fortythree cracks Kozlow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fortythree swings for the body but Kozlow moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kozlow misses the target.
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Kozlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlow throws a quick counter head kick but Fortythree was just out of range.
Kozlow misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree lands a jab to the head.
Fortythree is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlow.
Fortythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlow.
Good standup being displayed there by Fortythree as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortythree throws a body punch but Kozlow moves out of range.
Fortythree scores with a jab to the head.
Fortythree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kozlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortythree throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlow's shoulder, as Kozlow tries to avoid the shot.
Kozlow throwing a counter right hand but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
Fortythree has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab lands there for Fortythree.
Fortythree ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Fortythree misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kozlow misses the target.
Fortythree 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.
Fortythree connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fortythree scores with a body shot.
Fortythree looks to land a right hand but Kozlow moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kozlow. Kozlow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut. Kozlow saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlow misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Fortythree jabs at Kozlow's body.
Kozlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortythree.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Kozlow misses with a shot to the body
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Kozlow drops his hands momentarily and Fortythree takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fortythree throws a good cross that connects.
Kozlow throws out a loose jab but Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortythree throws a shot from downtown. Kozlow moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortythree throws a lazy right hand but Kozlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut. Kozlow saw that one coming.
Kozlow is looking for a counter combo.
Kozlow looks to land a left hand but Fortythree moved out of range nicely.
Fortythree jabs Kozlow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kozlow lands a big head kick that sends Fortythree tumbling to the mat! Kozlow takes a step backwards and waves Fortythree back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fortythree is rocked!
It looks like One Fortythree has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crack! Kozlow connects with the perfect overhand right and Fortythree falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kozlow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Kozlow!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 2815 p4p, 2715 weight class) and Darren Weeks (ranked 69 p4p, 68 weight class). Mew Choo 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weeks lands a takedown into guard.
Weeks throws a big elbow that misses.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Choo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Choo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weeks stands up over Choo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weeks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but Choo blocks nicely.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but Choo blocks nicely.
Weeks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks scoring with some ground and pound.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weeks throws a sloppy strike and Choo has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Weeks is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Choo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mew Choo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mew Choo made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 2895 p4p, 1902 weight class) and Torkel Bystrom (ranked 71 p4p, 56 weight class). Lalla comes to the cage accompanied by ЛЮБИ. Jaro Lalla could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Torkel Bystrom's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 26 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lalla's hands.
It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bystrom as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Bystrom as Lalla shoots in.
Lalla wants to clinch.
Lalla moves out of range of the strikes.
Lalla throws a quick counter head kick but Bystrom was just out of range.
Bystrom looks to throw the jab but Lalla is out of range.
Lalla gets tackled into the cage by Bystrom. Bystrom maintains the clinch.
Bystrom wants the takedown. Lalla is fighting it off but Bystrom persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lalla's guard against the cage.
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bystrom defends well.
Bystrom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bystrom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lalla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bystrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bystrom has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom stopping the sweep attempt from Lalla.
Lalla has a closed guard, preventing Bystrom from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bystrom wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Bystrom pushes his legs off easily.
Bystrom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bystrom defends it easily.
Bystrom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bystrom defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bystrom scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bystrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bystrom trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lalla looking for a sweep. Not yet Lalla, not yet.
Lalla throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lalla wants to sweep here but Bystrom controlling him for the moment.
Lalla can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bystrom controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lalla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bystrom just misses with a punch to the body.
Bystrom pushes Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Lalla wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla working aggressively here.
Bystrom prevents the takedown attempt.
Lalla can't get the takedown.
Lalla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bystrom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bystrom misses with a right hand
and Lalla counters with a three punch combo that has Bystrom backing up. Bystrom nods at Lalla to acknowledge the strikes.
Bystrom moves in looking to clinch but Lalla pushes him off.
Bystrom moves into the clinch.
Lalla is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bystrom is defending well.
Lalla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalla has clasped his hands together around Bystrom's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bystrom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bystrom is trying to stand back up but Lalla is controlling him
Bystrom makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bystrom. Lalla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bystrom throws a head kick but Lalla moves out of range.
Bystrom tries to clinch there but Lalla circles away.
Bystrom tries to clinch up.
Lalla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bystrom just manages to avoid it.
Bystrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Bystrom looks to move away, Lalla throws a big counter combo but Bystrom just gets out of the way.
Bystrom misses with a body kick.
Lalla feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lalla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bystrom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torkel Bystrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bystrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Bystrom.
Bystrom misses the shot to the body.
Bystrom wants to clinch up but Lalla keeps it at a distance.
Bystrom throws a hook to the side of Lalla's head but Lalla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lalla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Bystrom misses.
Lalla looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lalla moves away from the strike by Bystrom.
Bystrom misses with a body shot
and Lalla counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lalla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bystrom tries to avoid it but Lalla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bystrom to the ground. Bystrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bystrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom jumps guard.
Torkel Bystrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lalla postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bystrom is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily.
Lalla cracks Bystrom with a solid left hand.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lalla postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bystrom is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lalla, into his guard.
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bystrom is aware though and is defending well.
Bystrom gets to his feet - Lalla follows without any prompting.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalla has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bystrom jumps guard and drags Lalla to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bystrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lalla postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bystrom working for a triangle but Lalla defends it easily.
Bystrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lalla is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalla passes Bystrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Bystrom is defending well.
Bystrom manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lalla keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bystrom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bystrom prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lalla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bystrom after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bystrom cracks Lalla with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bystrom missing with knees to the body.
Lalla has clasped his hands together around Bystrom's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lalla swings around for an armbar but Bystrom sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lalla's guard.
Bystrom stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bystrom scoring well with a low kick there.
Bystrom has Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Lalla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bystrom gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lalla regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bystrom gets to his feet - Lalla follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bystrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bystrom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bystrom moves in looking to clinch but Lalla pushes him off.
Bystrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bystrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lalla avoids it.
Lalla is looking for a takedown.
Lalla tries to score a body lock takedown but Bystrom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bystrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lalla wants a takedown.
Lalla tries to score a body lock takedown but Bystrom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lalla is defending well for now.
Lalla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bystrom tries a body shot but Lalla blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torkel Bystrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bystrom rushes Lalla and presses him up against the cage.
Lalla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bystrom lands a body punch.
Bystrom successfully pulls guard.
Bystrom pushes a forearm under Lalla's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lalla is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torkel Bystrom!
Torkel Bystrom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Granger (ranked 910 p4p, 2032 weight class) and Vincent Lemieux (ranked 28 p4p, 67 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Granger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Granger. Those never looked like landing.
Granger sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger throws a one two combo.
Lemieux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Granger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lemieux scrambles back to his feet.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
Granger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Granger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Granger tries to clinch up.
Lemieux tries to keep at a distance but Granger has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux lands a shot to the body.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Granger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Granger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lemieux lands an uppercut.
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger walks into a stiff left hand from Lemieux.
It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Granger.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemieux's coach down at Cope's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lemieux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Lemieux closes the distance and pushes Granger back into the cage.
Lemieux throws an elbow that misses.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Granger's head backwards.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
Granger throws a series of punches but Lemieux moves out of range.
Granger tries to clinch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Granger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Granger sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux moves away from the strike by Granger.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemieux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger keeps Lemieux at a distance using the push kick.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Lemieux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Granger lands a jab.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Granger sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.
Lemieux wants to clinch up but Granger keeps it at a distance.
Granger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lemieux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lemieux doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger connects with a crisp jab.
Lemieux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Granger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lemieux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granger misses with a hook.
Granger dips to his left and cracks Lemieux with an uppercut!
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Granger swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Granger lands a jab to Lemieux's midsection.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux tries to clinch up but Granger circles away and keeps his distance.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Granger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemieux wants to counter with a clinch but Granger pushes him away.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Granger misses.
Lemieux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Granger.
Lemieux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lemieux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Granger.
A punch combination from Granger misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
Lemieux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lemieux duly obliges.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Lemieux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Granger slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemieux throws an overhand right that lands on Granger's shoulder, as Granger tries to avoid the shot.
Granger looks to land a combination but Lemieux avoids it well.
Lemieux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lemieux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lemieux checks it well.
Granger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lemieux forces Granger back against the cage and clinches.
Granger is trying to push Lemieux away but Lemieux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Lemieux moves out of range easily.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lemieux finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
Granger drives through and clinches with Lemieux against the cage.
Granger has had enough of the clinch but Lemieux keeps him there for the moment.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux lands a damaging elbow.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granger is looking to break free of the clinch but Lemieux has double underhooks.
Granger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lemieux leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lemieux throws an elbow but misses.
Granger has had enough of the clinch but Lemieux keeps him there for the moment.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lemieux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger avoids the elbow strike from Lemieux, against the cage.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Lemieux slowing the pace effectively.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Lemieux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Granger.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head.
Granger blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Granger being controlled against the cage.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemieux.
Granger avoids the elbow strike from Lemieux, against the cage.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger avoids a wild elbow strike from Lemieux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Lemieux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lemieux takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemieux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Lemieux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lemieux throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux lands with a nice body punch.
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lemieux is able to avoid easily.
Lemieux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Granger.
Granger misses with a two punch combination.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Granger lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Lemieux does no damage.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lemieux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Granger, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lemieux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger clobbers Lemieux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger jabs at Lemieux's body.
Lemieux takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lemieux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Granger counters with a thumping low kick.
Granger misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger misses with a low kick.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Granger is looking to wear down Lemieux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger tries to bum rush Lemieux with a series of wild strikes but Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lemieux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Granger.
Lemieux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Granger lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Granger.
Lemieux tries to counter with a clinch but Granger shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux tries to bum rush Granger with a series of wild strikes but Granger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Granger throws a wild body kick that Lemieux sees coming a mile off.
Lemieux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemieux scores with a sloppy right hand. Granger should have avoided that one.
Lemieux moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Granger throws a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Granger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lemieux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Granger.
Lemieux cracks a nice hook into Granger's ribs.
Lemieux thuds a left hand into Granger's body.
Lemieux scores with a punch to the head.
Lemieux punishes Granger's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
Granger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lemieux cracks Granger with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!
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