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CDFC 21:Jarvinen vs Koloa PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Jones (ranked 4256 p4p, 6168 weight class) and Jake Robertson (ranked 538 p4p, 689 weight class). Victor Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Robertson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robertson is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Robertson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robertson has time to react.
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robertson scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robertson controlling from the top position.
Robertson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robertson prevents Jones from standing back up.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Robertson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Robertson in his half guard.
Jones trying to control but Robertson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson seems to be looking for submissions.
Robertson wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Robertson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Robertson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Robertson prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones has hold of Robertson's hands but Robertson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Robertson lands a nice short elbow.
Robertson controlling the action here.
Jones is looking to control Robertson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Robertson working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Robertson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Robertson seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Robertson has control of the leg.
Robertson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones trying to control but Robertson postures up.
Robertson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Robertson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Robertson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Robertson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robertson is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robertson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robertson's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for the choke from the back position but Robertson is controlling his hands well.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes.
Jones misses with a punch to the head.
Robertson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jones gets his way!
Robertson is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Robertson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Robertson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Robertson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Robertson controlling the position well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Robertson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robertson scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robertson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robertson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones is trying to control Robertson's posture but Robertson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Robertson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jones wants to control but Robertson postures up.
Robertson working the ground and pound.
Jake Robertson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Robertson working the ground and pound.
Robertson staying calm.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson working the body and head with strikes.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robertson controlling the position.
Robertson scoring with punches and elbows.
Robertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Robertson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Robertson happy to just control the position for now.
Check out the look on Robertson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Robertson has hold of Jones's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jones tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Robertson cranks the arm and Jones screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jones, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jake Robertson!
A very excited looking Jake Robertson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Mike Augustine (ranked 3769 p4p, 25361 weight class) and AJ Daniels (ranked 490 p4p, 768 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Mike Augustine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daniels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Augustine is looking to clinch.
Daniels throws a right and a left that Augustine avoids nicely.
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Augustine throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Daniels is looking for the big counter here.
Augustine slips a jab and a cross from Daniels.
Daniels misses with the combination.
Augustine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Augustine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daniels's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Augustine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daniels scrambles back to his feet.
Daniels tries to bum rush Augustine with a series of wild strikes but Augustine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Daniels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daniels misses with a combination
and Augustine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like AJ Daniels has been cut.
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!
Augustine drops Daniels with a beautiful combination! Daniels stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Augustine is looking for the KO!
 Daniels is rocked!
Augustine batters Daniels with a massive right followed by a huge left! Daniels is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Augustine lands a final crushing right hand to drop Daniels to the mat with a gruesome thud! Augustine is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Mike Augustine!
An out of breath Joe Mike Augustine thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dumitru Mazilu (ranked 5080 p4p, 3467 weight class) and Jerman Christ (ranked 597 p4p, 453 weight class). Mazilu comes into the arena with Noi suntem poporul, jos cu dictatoru blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dumitru Mazilu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerman Christ!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazilu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christ counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Christ is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mazilu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christ tries to avoid it but Mazilu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christ to the ground. Christ escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christ lunges at Mazilu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mazilu's hand.
Mazilu has his takedown stuffed
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Christ is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Christ stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dumitru Mazilu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christ lands a big uppercut and Mazilu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mazilu looks OK. Christ waves Mazilu back to his feet!
 Mazilu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazilu tries for a takedown but Christ circles away easily
and Christ counters with a big left hand that crumples Mazilu! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerman Christ!
An out of breath Jerman Christ thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Danielson (ranked 3932 p4p, 2602 weight class) and Iago Pacheco (ranked 450 p4p, 318 weight class). Bryan Danielson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Iago Pacheco's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Danielson!
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, Iago Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacheco scores with a jab to the body.
Pacheco throws a head kick that half lands.
Danielson avoids the head kick by Pacheco.
No luck for Danielson with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Pacheco releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Danielson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacheco but Pacheco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick from Pacheco lands but Danielson takes it in his stride.
Pacheco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danielson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Danielson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacheco lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pacheco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pacheco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Danielson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacheco pinned against the cage. Pacheco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacheco circles away.
Pacheco leaves Danielson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pacheco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danielson has his takedown stuffed
and Pacheco counters with an outside leg kick.
Danielson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pacheco catches Danielson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pacheco cracks Danielson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pacheco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danielson fails with the takedown.
Danielson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacheco sprawls well. Pacheco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danielson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco scores with a head kick.
Pacheco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Danielson. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pacheco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacheco wants it to stay on the feet.
Pacheco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pacheco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacheco wants it to stay on the feet.
Danielson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pacheco.
Bryan Danielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danielson ducks right into an uppercut from Pacheco.
Danielson misses with a takedown attempt
and Danielson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danielson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacheco is fending him off so far but Danielson persists. Nope, Pacheco circles away and we're back to standing.
Danielson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pacheco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danielson is breathing heavily.
Pacheco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danielson's sensitive parts.
Pacheco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Danielson.
Danielson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danielson has a takedown stuffed.
Danielson shoots in and drives through. Pacheco sprawls well.
Danielson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacheco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danielson somewhat.
Pacheco lands with a slapping head kick.
Pacheco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Danielson shoots for a takedown but Pacheco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pacheco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pacheco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pacheco throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacheco lands with a shot to the body.
Pacheco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danielson walks into a straight right hand from Pacheco.
Pacheco scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pacheco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pacheco.
Danielson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pacheco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danielson is looking to counter the offense by Pacheco and move into the clinch.
Danielson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacheco is fending him off so far but Danielson persists. Nope, Pacheco circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacheco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danielson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a sloppy head kick and Danielson moves out of range easily.
Pacheco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Pacheco.
Danielson staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iago Pacheco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pacheco lands a leg kick that knocks Danielson off balance momentarily.
Pacheco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danielson is defended easily by Pacheco.
Danielson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacheco counters with a straight right hand.
Danielson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacheco sprawls well. Pacheco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danielson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Danielson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danielson needs to keep his hands up - Pacheco had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danielson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pacheco.
Pacheco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Danielson's head.
Pacheco connects with a body shot that sends Danielson's belly button to the back.
Pacheco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Iago Pacheco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pacheco's guard.
Danielson stops Pacheco from standing up.
Danielson drops back looking for a leg! Pacheco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pacheco manages to kick Danielson off! Danielson jumps back into Pacheco's guard.
Pacheco wants to stand and escape but Danielson is having none of it.
Danielson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pacheco is looking to stand up but Danielson isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pacheco scores with a decent looking hook.
Danielson goes for a double leg but Pacheco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pacheco continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pacheco to keep the fight standing.
Danielson tries to pull guard but Pacheco holds him up against the cage and eventually Danielson drops back down to his feet.
Pacheco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacheco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pacheco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Danielson's head.
Pacheco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Danielson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacheco misses with a wild body shot.
Iago Pacheco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacheco throws a head kick but Danielson moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Pacheco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danielson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pacheco catches Danielson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pacheco connects with a nice looking jab.
Bryan Danielson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danielson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pacheco defends well and Danielson ends up having to push Pacheco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco working hard to break the clinch.
Pacheco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacheco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danielson darts in looking for a takedown but Pacheco gets double underhooks and turns Danielson into the cage.
Pacheco throws an elbow but it misses.
Danielson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pacheco walks away with a smile on his face. Danielson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danielson tries to move into range but Pacheco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danielson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacheco.
Danielson misses with a takedown
and Pacheco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Danielson's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacheco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Danielson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacheco as he jumps to the side.
Pacheco let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Danielson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco digs a good body shot into Danielson's ribs.
Pacheco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacheco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danielson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pacheco cracks Danielson with an open hand slap.
Danielson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danielson blocks a head kick by Pacheco.
Danielson dives in and grabs Pacheco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacheco pushes down on Danielson's head and hops out.
Pacheco with a nice calf kick.
Pacheco 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.
Danielson closes the distance and clinches up with Pacheco, looking for a takedown. Danielson pushes Pacheco against the cage but Pacheco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pacheco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pacheco connects with a high kick.
Danielson shoots in and drives through. Pacheco sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iago Pacheco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pacheco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Pacheco. Beautiful body shot.
Danielson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pacheco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pacheco thumps Danielson with a low kick.
Pacheco cracks Danielson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Danielson shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacheco tries to sprawl out of it but Danielson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacheco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danielson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danielson's sensitive parts.
Danielson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pacheco throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson goes for a double leg but Pacheco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pacheco continues to drive forward.
Danielson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Danielson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danielson tries to pull guard but Pacheco won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacheco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danielson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pacheco stuffs the takedown.
Pacheco feints and then cracks Danielson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Danielson down.
Danielson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Pacheco.
Horrible takedown attempt by Danielson or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacheco, which made it look bad.
Danielson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pacheco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pacheco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pacheco lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacheco lands a high kick!
Pacheco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Pacheco lands.
A nice leg kick from Pacheco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danielson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Danielson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice takedown defense from Pacheco. No joy for Danielson on that attempt.
Pacheco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacheco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danielson shoots in for a takedown but Pacheco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacheco lands with a kick to the temple. Danielson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco scores with a leg kick.
Pacheco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danielson has his takedown stuffed
and Pacheco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pacheco lunges at Danielson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danielson's hand.
Danielson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pacheco.
Danielson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pacheco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danielson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pacheco can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Pacheco.
Pacheco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danielson's sensitive parts.
Pacheco lands a high kick!
Pacheco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacheco.
Iago Pacheco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco stuffs the takedown attempt from Danielson. Danielson gets slowly back to his feet.
Danielson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pacheco appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danielson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pacheco counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pacheco lands a leg kick that knocks Danielson off balance momentarily.
Pacheco throws a leg kick which misses Danielson's front leg but catches the back leg as Danielson tries to avoid it.
Danielson misses with a takedown
and Pacheco counters with a low kick, right behind Danielson 's knee.
Pacheco lands with a cross.
Pacheco throws a sloppy head kick and Danielson moves out of range easily.
Bryan Danielson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacheco throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iago Pacheco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacheco winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 24:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iago Pacheco!
In his post fight interview, Iago Pacheco started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Johnathan (ranked 3260 p4p, 4040 weight class) and Decantery Jonson (ranked 446 p4p, 520 weight class). Decantery Jonson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.2lbs 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. Jim Johnathan 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnathan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Decantery Jonson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnathan slips a jab from Jonson.
Jonson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jonson misses with a looping right.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jonson enables Johnathan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jonson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnathan throws a big elbow that misses.
Jonson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnathan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jonson controls Johnathan momentarily but Johnathan frees himself.
Jonson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Johnathan 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.
Johnathan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jonson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnathan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnathan throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnathan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan cracks Jonson with a solid left hand.
Johnathan works over Jonson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jonson controls Johnathan momentarily but Johnathan frees himself.
Johnathan controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnathan won't allow Jonson to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonson controls Johnathan momentarily but Johnathan frees himself.
Johnathan lands a couple of digs.
Johnathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnathan stands and throws Jonson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jonson is being controlled here.
Johnathan cracks Jonson with a big elbow.
Johnathan is chipping away with strikes.
Jonson is rocked!
Johnathan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jonson down.
Jonson is still in real trouble! Can Johnathan finish him?
Johnathan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnathan cracks Jonson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Johnathan immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jonson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Johnathan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Johnathan!
An out of breath Jim Johnathan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Johnson (ranked 2722 p4p, 3035 weight class) and Candy Routure (ranked 357 p4p, 390 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Candy Routure!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Routure forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Routure takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Routure throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Routure creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Routure keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Routure is controlling the position.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Routure keeps him there for the moment.
Routure misses with some punches.
Routure pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Routure throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Routure just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Routure.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Routure lands a right hand.
Routure working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson is rocked!
Routure working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Routure lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Routure.
Routure creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Johnson with a big uppercut! Johnson tries to clinch up but Routure pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Johnson to the mat! Johnson covers up and Routure unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Candy Routure!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Garic (ranked 2973 p4p, 2604 weight class) and Khalil Burnett (ranked 382 p4p, 343 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Garic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalil Burnett!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnett tries to bum rush Garic with a series of wild strikes but Garic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from Garic misses.
Garic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Garic.
A punch lands to the side of Garic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab lands there for Burnett.
Burnett lands a head shot.
Garic is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Burnett ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Garic clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Burnett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adalberto Soria (ranked 2511 p4p, 2252 weight class) and Brook Anderson (ranked 307 p4p, 284 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Soria might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to why can't we be friends. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adalberto Soria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brook Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Soria drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Soria manages to pass to side control.
Anderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at For Pride and Prodigies. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Anderson won't allow Soria to pass to mount.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soria. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson is holding on to half guard well.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soria's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soria's back!
Soria looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Anderson controls the position.
It looks like Anderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soria manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anderson's guard. Nice work there by Soria.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soria doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soria manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Soria pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soria trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soria gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soria slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soria wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Soria tries to move to mount but Anderson blocks the move with his legs.
Soria tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Soria wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Soria is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well.
Soria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson wants to control but Soria postures up.
Soria is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Soria goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Soria's guard! Nice work there by Anderson!
Soria seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Anderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Soria working a defensive guard here.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soria is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Soria is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson stays in close to Soria's body and controls the position.
Soria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brook Anderson will probably get the nod.
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.
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Soria is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Soria.
Soria goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adalberto Soria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soria with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Soria tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Soria goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soria shoots and misses
and Anderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anderson pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soria looking to pass the guard.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soria can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brook Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soria wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Soria defends easily.
Soria won't allow Anderson to get back to his feet.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Soria from controlling successfully.
Soria advances to half guard.
Soria is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Soria eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soria works his way into full mount!
Anderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Soria passes to full mount!
Soria trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soria working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is in no mood to give up.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Soria's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Soria.
Soria is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Anderson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Anderson!
Soria is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Soria is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soria manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soria defends it easily.
Soria sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
Soria wants to advance to full mount but Anderson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soria defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soria missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brook Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Soria fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soria misses with a straight right.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson darts in and clinches Soria up against the cage.
Soria has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soria is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Soria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adalberto Soria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Soria.
Soria fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Brook Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soria misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Soria throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soria off to one side.
Soria will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Soria.
Soria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson gets a clinch.
Soria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soria.
Horrible takedown attempt by Soria or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Anderson pushes Soria up against the cage in a clinch.
Soria wants a takedown.
Soria has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soria wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson pulls guard effortlessly.
Anderson has his foot on Soria's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soria works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soria defends well.
Soria avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soria sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
Soria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Soria seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Soria sits in half guard.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Soria 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.
Brook Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson trying to control but Soria postures up.
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.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soria.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Soria sits in half guard.
Soria tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Soria missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soria is just content to waste time from the top position. Anderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Soria stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brook Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brook Anderson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caelan Aengus (ranked 3278 p4p, 1557 weight class) and Brian McFoy (ranked 384 p4p, 208 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caelan Aengus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian McFoy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aengus tries to avoid it but McFoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aengus to the ground. Aengus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aengus throws a right and a left that McFoy avoids nicely.
McFoy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McFoy clinches.
McFoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aengus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aengus is pressed up against the cage. McFoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aengus down to the mat. Aengus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Caelan Aengus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McFoy.
Aengus stalks McFoy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McFoy's face. McFoy staggers backwards, shaken.
Aengus scores with a jab.
McFoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aengus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Aengus catches McFoy right on the button with a cross.
McFoy closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aengus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Aengus to work.
Aengus is looking to control McFoy's arms but McFoy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aengus has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFoy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aengus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Aengus.
McFoy tries to clinch but Aengus moves away
and Aengus counters with a straight right hand.
McFoy tries to clinch up.
Aengus connects with a good right hand that stumbles McFoy. McFoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aengus.
McFoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aengus sprawls well. Aengus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McFoy gets slowly back to his feet.
Aengus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Aengus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aengus.
Brian McFoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Aengus lands an impressive looking overhand right. McFoy doesn't seem phased though.
McFoy misses with a takedown attempt
and Aengus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aengus throws a jab but it's blocked by McFoy.
Aengus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aengus throws a looping overhand right but McFoy ducks down to avoid it.
McFoy with the counter takedown but Aengus avoids it easily.
McFoy wants to clinch.
Aengus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McFoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aengus's waist but Aengus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McFoy off to one side.
McFoy misses with a takedown attempt
letting Aengus counter with a right hand.
McFoy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aengus finds it's way round the side to connect with McFoy's head.
McFoy ducks right into an uppercut from Aengus.
McFoy closes the distance and clinches.
McFoy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aengus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McFoy with a poor takedown
and Aengus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFoy misses with a takedown
and Aengus counters with a nice uppercut.
McFoy drops his hands momentarily and Aengus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Caelan Aengus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aengus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McFoy.
Aengus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aengus stuffs the takedown.
Aengus lands a jab to the head.
McFoy darts in trying to clinch
letting Aengus counter with a right hand.
McFoy pushes Aengus up against the cage in a clinch.
McFoy is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aengus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McFoy.
McFoy wants a takedown.
I was talking to Aengus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McFoy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aengus gets underhooks to prevent McFoy's takedown attempt.
Aengus stalling.
Aengus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aengus seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
McFoy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aengus is defending well.
Aengus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McFoy.
Aengus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFoy clinches.
McFoy tries to score a body lock takedown but Aengus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caelan Aengus 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.
Good exchange - Aengus coming out on top.
McFoy moves away from the strike by Aengus.
Aengus gets caught napping as McFoy dives in and scores a takedown. Aengus manages to retain guard.
Aengus looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aengus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aengus seems keen to control McFoy's posture.
McFoy landing with the ground and pound.
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.
McFoy is working Aengus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McFoy lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aengus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McFoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Aengus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFoy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aengus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFoy can do to turn this around?
McFoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McFoy stands up over Aengus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McFoy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McFoy throws a strike but Aengus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McFoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
McFoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McFoy throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aengus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McFoy landing with the ground and pound.
Aengus keeping moving, preventing McFoy from controlling successfully.
Aengus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McFoy works over Aengus with some ground and pound from guard.
McFoy looking to sit in guard and control but Aengus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aengus trying to control the position from guard on top but McFoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFoy is trying to keep Aengus in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aengus wants to pass the guard but McFoy is keeping the position.
McFoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brian McFoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McFoy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McFoy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four 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.
Aengus wants to control from the top but McFoy keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aengus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aengus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aengus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McFoy's head.
Aengus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McFoy tries for a takedown but Aengus circles away easily
and Aengus counters with a straight right hand.
McFoy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aengus defends well and McFoy ends up having to push Aengus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McFoy shoots in and bounces Aengus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aengus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian McFoy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McFoy shoots in but Aengus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McFoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McFoy throwing shots but Aengus is blocking nicely.
McFoy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aengus tries to get to full guard but McFoy has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aengus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aengus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McFoy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aengus is looking for a sweep. McFoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McFoy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aengus tries to kick McFoy off but McFoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McFoy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McFoy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McFoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McFoy working over Aengus with some ground and pound. Aengus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McFoy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McFoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aengus is looking for a sweep. McFoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McFoy is looking to stall here but Aengus recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aengus keeping moving, preventing McFoy from controlling successfully.
McFoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Aengus has wrist control.
McFoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McFoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McFoy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McFoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aengus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aengus wants it to stay on the feet.
McFoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caelan Aengus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McFoy.
Aengus loads up on a big right hand but McFoy slips the punch.
McFoy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice cross by Aengus.
McFoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aengus misses with a looping right.
Aengus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brian McFoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFoy looks for a takedown but Aengus sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McFoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aengus.
McFoy misses with a takedown attempt - Aengus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Caelan Aengus is winning the standup battle so far.
McFoy closes the distance and clinches up with Aengus, looking for a takedown. McFoy pushes Aengus against the cage but Aengus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aengus scores with a nice strike.
McFoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aengus sprawls well. Aengus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McFoy gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Aengus as McFoy shoots in.
Aengus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McFoy on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aengus 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caelan Aengus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aengus 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caelan Aengus!
A less than humble Caelan Aengus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arto Jarvinen (ranked 1668 p4p, 2054 weight class) and Dan Koloa (ranked 222 p4p, 277 weight class). The key to victory for Arto Jarvinen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Jarvinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Koloa!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koloa wants to clinch up but Jarvinen keeps it at a distance.
Jarvinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jarvinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dan Koloa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarvinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jarvinen digs a good body shot into Koloa's ribs.
Koloa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koloa tries to clinch but Jarvinen moves out of range.
Koloa wants to clinch up but Jarvinen keeps it at a distance.
Koloa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koloa tries to close the distance and clinch but Jarvinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jarvinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koloa moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvinen.
Koloa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jarvinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jarvinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koloa working aggressively here.
Koloa stalling in the clinch but Jarvinen improves position.
Koloa tries a body shot but Jarvinen blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen lands a shoulder strike.
Jarvinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koloa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarvinen's elbow.
Jarvinen lands a right hand.
Koloa misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jarvinen.
Koloa is rocked!
Jarvinen dips a shoulder and cracks Koloa with a mighty uppercut! Koloa falls back against the cage and Jarvinen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Koloa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jarvinen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arto Jarvinen!
Our winner, Arto Jarvinen, 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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