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Glory Fights - PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zied Hakimi (ranked 24485 p4p, 23973 weight class) and Jari Laitila (ranked 712 p4p, 699 weight class). Jari Laitila has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zied Hakimi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitila avoids the body shot from Hakimi.
Laitila wants to counter the offense by Hakimi and move into the clinch position.
Hakimi lands a head kick!
 It looks like Jari Laitila has been cut.
Hakimi jabs at Laitila's body.
Hakimi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hakimi throws a sloppy head kick
and Laitila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hakimi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laitila's elbow.
Hakimi avoiding damage as Laitila throws knees to the body.
Laitila has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hakimi uses from the top position.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Hakimi from controlling successfully.
Hakimi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
Laitila has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hakimi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitila is trying to control the position but Hakimi postures up.
Laitila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hakimi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Hakimi trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hakimi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laitila is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hakimi rolls with it to try and escape but Laitila cranks on the arm and Hakimi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Laitila!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Romanow (ranked 3647 p4p, 24001 weight class) and Rodrigo Gonzaga (ranked 476 p4p, 759 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Romanow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Gonzaga!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanow misses with a hook
and Gonzaga decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Romanow's guard.
Romanow controlling the position.
Romanow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzaga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonzaga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Romanow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Romanow has escaped and now he's on top!
Gonzaga thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow wants to control from the top but Gonzaga keeps moving.
Gonzaga wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga has his hands on Romanow's head, controlling the position.
Gonzaga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romanow pushes down on Gonzaga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gonzaga trying to control here.
Romanow is looking to take a break and control but Gonzaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzaga wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gonzaga trying to control from the bottom.
Romanow wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzaga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Romanow stops Gonzaga from getting back to his feet.
Gonzaga wants to get back to full guard.
Gonzaga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romanow is working away from the top position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gonzaga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romanow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romanow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Rodrigo Gonzaga has been cut.
Romanow lands with a cross.
Romanow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gonzaga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Romanow is in Gonzaga's guard.
Gonzaga can't keep his opponent in guard - Romanow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gonzaga wants to control but Romanow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanow is keen to just control but Gonzaga is a slippery customer.
Gonzaga tries to kick Romanow off but Romanow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Romanow wants to pass the guard but Gonzaga is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonzaga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gonzaga is pulling down on Romanow's head. It's preventing any offense from Romanow, at least for the moment.
Romanow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gonzaga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Romanow has Gonzaga in his guard.
Romanow looking for subs off his back but Gonzaga has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Gonzaga 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.
Gonzaga passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gonzaga is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcel Romanow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Gonzaga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Romanow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzaga has Romanow up against the ropes in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gonzaga breaks the clinch.
Romanow keeps the fight on the outside.
Romanow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romanow misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romanow.
Gonzaga prevents a body shot from Romanow.
Gonzaga presses Romanow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gonzaga stops a takedown attempt from Romanow.
Gonzaga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Romanow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga pulls guard successfully.
Romanow trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gonzaga dives on top into guard.
Gonzaga postures up.
Romanow working for a triangle but Gonzaga defends it easily.
Gonzaga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga advances to half guard.
Gonzaga is trying to control the action in half guard but Romanow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzaga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gonzaga slows the pace down in half guard.
Gonzaga wants to pass the guard but Romanow is defending well.
Gonzaga trying to control the action but Romanow is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanow wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gonzaga is trying to control the action in half guard but Romanow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodrigo Gonzaga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzaga moves into full mount! Romanow won't be happy about that!
Gonzaga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonzaga controlling from mount.
Romanow can't escape the position.
Romanow is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gonzaga cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Romanow is working to get back to half guard.
Gonzaga scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Romanow bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Romanow looking to pass the guard.
Gonzaga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzaga throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Gonzaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Gonzaga's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Romanow misses the shot to the body.
Romanow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gonzaga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Romanow is trying to control but can't.
Romanow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gonzaga scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gonzaga working the head and body with strikes.
Romanow tries to get to full guard but Gonzaga has control of the leg.
Gonzaga is nestled in close to Romanow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Romanow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzaga pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow won't allow Gonzaga to pass to mount.
Romanow is staying active underneath Gonzaga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanow is looking for a sweep. Gonzaga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romanow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzaga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romanow keeps working.
Romanow has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gonzaga escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gonzaga!
Gonzaga cracks Romanow with a big elbow.
Gonzaga in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gonzaga in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga is looking to take a break and control but Romanow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzaga stands up and beckons Romanow to his feet.
Romanow throws out a loose jab but Gonzaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzaga's head.
Nice body kick there by Gonzaga.
Gonzaga misses the shot to the body.
Gonzaga closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Romanow.
Gonzaga tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gonzaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzaga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzaga tightens his grip and picks Romanow up, before dumping him to the ground. Romanow manages to land in guard.
Gonzaga distracts Romanow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romanow has his foot on Gonzaga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzaga works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzaga wants to get up but he can't break Romanow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gonzaga wants to control from the top but Romanow keeps moving.
Romanow trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzaga is proving a slippery customer.
Gonzaga looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzaga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanow has a closed guard, preventing Gonzaga from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Romanow wants to sweep here but Gonzaga controlling him for the moment.
Gonzaga scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gonzaga looking to pass the guard.
Romanow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzaga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonzaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzaga is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Gonzaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gonzaga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Gonzaga!
Rodrigo Gonzaga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nitro (ranked 3672 p4p, 4525 weight class) and Larry Underwood (ranked 468 p4p, 551 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Nitro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nitro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nitro moves away from the strike by Underwood.
Nitro is looking for a counter combo.
Underwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Underwood throws a hook to the side of Nitro's head but Nitro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Underwood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nitro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Underwood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Underwood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nitro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Nitro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nitro scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nitro lands with a shot to the body.
Nitro connects with a jab.
Underwood misses with a wild body shot.
Underwood misses with a body shot
enabling Nitro to counter with a crisp jab.
Underwood misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Nitro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Underwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood misses the body punch
and Nitro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Underwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Nitro finds it's target.
Nitro digs a good hook to Underwood's body.
Nitro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nitro jabs Underwood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Underwood 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.
Larry Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underwood looks winded!
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nitro manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Nitro.
Nitro with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nitro.
Underwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nitro.
Underwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Nitro defending well as Underwood loads up on a big left hand.
Underwood misses with a body shot
and Nitro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Nitro lands a jab to Underwood's midsection.
Nitro cracks Underwood with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nitro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Underwood to stand back up!
 Underwood is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitro darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Underwood's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Nitro before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Nitro!
Jimmy Nitro took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Lisko (ranked 3164 p4p, 2722 weight class) and Ludwig Lohtbrog (ranked 404 p4p, 349 weight class). Jordan Lisko 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Lisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ludwig Lohtbrog!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lohtbrog throws a lazy right hand but Lisko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lohtbrog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lisko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lohtbrog just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Lisko. Beautiful body shot.
Lohtbrog moves out of range of the leg kick from Lisko.
Lohtbrog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lisko misses with a kick to the body.
Lisko moves into the clinch successfully.
Lisko holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Lohtbrog can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisko lands an elbow that stopped Lohtbrog in his tracks for a moment.
Lohtbrog tightens his grip and picks Lisko up, before dumping him to the ground. Lisko manages to land in guard.
Lisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lohtbrog is aware though and is defending well.
Lohtbrog trying to control but Lisko is working from the bottom.
Lisko is looking for a triangle here but Lohtbrog uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohtbrog tries for a kimura but Lisko is defending well.
Lohtbrog wants to control but Lisko is keeping him busy.
Lisko is looking for a sweep.
Lohtbrog has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lisko!
Lisko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lisko is trying to escape the mount.
Lohtbrog tries to control but Lisko wriggling away.
Lisko can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lohtbrog postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lisko looks a forlorn figure.
 It looks like Jordan Lisko has been cut.
Lohtbrog controlling from mount.
Lisko is trying desperately to improve position.
Lohtbrog working Lisko over with strikes here.
Jordan Lisko's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lohtbrog raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jordan Lisko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lohtbrog loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lisko scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Lohtbrog land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Lohtbrog stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Lohtbrog!
A victorious Ludwig Lohtbrog thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 2549 p4p, 3994 weight class) and August Jeaux (ranked 308 p4p, 440 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, August Jeaux!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jeaux as he jumps to the side.
A punch lands to the side of Ganga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ganga slips under a jab from Jeaux.
Ganga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ganga somewhat.
Jeaux connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga dives in and scores a takedown into Jeaux's guard.
Ganga trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeaux is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeaux working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ganga has passed into half guard!
Ganga thows a huge punch but Jeaux dodges it nicely.
Ganga is looking to take a break and control but Jeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jeaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ganga pulls his head out easily.
Ganga wants to control but Jeaux is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ganga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ganga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jeaux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jeaux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ganga.
Ganga is looking to take a break and control but Jeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jeaux on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ganga moves nicely into side control.
Jeaux is trying to control Ganga's posture but Ganga avoids it.
Ganga wants to control but Jeaux is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jeaux!
Jeaux has given up his back here.
Ganga has the hooks in. Jeaux is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Ganga passes his arm under Jeaux's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Jeaux taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sunil Ganga!
A victorious Sunil Ganga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated August Jeaux had this to say: 'I think, Pops from Friday said it best. “You win some, you lose some..but you LIVE to fight another day. I’ll keep fighting! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carson Tully (ranked 1823 p4p, 1903 weight class) and Markos Hadjilis (ranked 278 p4p, 285 weight class). Markos Hadjilis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carson Tully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Markos Hadjilis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tully moves forwards but Hadjilis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've been informed that Hadjilis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tully tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tully tries to clinch
and Hadjilis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tully blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Tully on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tully drives through and clinches with Hadjilis against the ropes.
Tully presses Hadjilis against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hadjilis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hadjilis takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Markos Hadjilis has been cut.
Tully tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tully comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hadjilis breaks from the clinch.
Hadjilis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tully.
Hadjilis misses with a hook. Tully ducked under it nicely.
Tully tries a head kick but it misses.
Carson Tully seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tully clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tully just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hadjilis's brow.
Hadjilis avoiding damage as Tully throws knees to the body.
Tully trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tully gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Markos Hadjilis's cut even more.
Hadjilis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tully has him pressed against the ropes.
Tully misses with the head strike.
Hadjilis breaks the clinch.
Hadjilis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tully looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tully swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Markos Hadjilis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tully lands a high kick!
The cut above Markos Hadjilis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hadjilis throws a body shot but no joy.
Tully doesn't manage to clinch there - Hadjilis circles away.
Tully tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hadjilis lands with a kick to the temple. Tully shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hadjilis misses with a hook.
Tully gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hadjilis.
Hadjilis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tully manages to avoid it.
Tully closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tully takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tully misses with a head kick.
Hadjilis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tully looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tully throws a sloppy head kick and Hadjilis moves out of range easily.
Tully gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hadjilis.
Hadjilis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tully tries to clinch there but Hadjilis circles away.
Hadjilis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tully throws a push kick but Hadjilis slaps the foot to one side.
Hadjilis cracks Tully with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tully tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tully throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hadjilis blocks a body shot from Tully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tully with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hadjilis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hadjilis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tully swings for the body but Hadjilis moves out of range.
Tully throws out a leg kick but Hadjilis moves out of range and Tully only half commits.
Hadjilis dips to his left and cracks Tully with an uppercut!
Tully changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hadjilis tries to avoid it but Tully manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hadjilis to the ground. Hadjilis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hadjilis lands a jab to Tully's midsection.
Tully fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tully is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hadjilis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tully wants to clinch up but Hadjilis keeps it at a distance.
Hadjilis throws a sloppy head kick and Tully moves out of range easily.
Tully tries to close the distance and clinch but Hadjilis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hadjilis scores with a punch to the head.
Hadjilis lands with a straight right. Tully didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tully fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadjilis scores with the left hand. Tully knows he should have avoided that one.
Tully tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hadjilis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tully is looking to clinch.
Hadjilis throws a head kick that misses.
Tully doesn't manage to clinch there - Hadjilis circles away.
Hadjilis misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body punch from Hadjilis.
Hadjilis misses with a head kick.
Tully wants to clinch up but Hadjilis keeps it at a distance.
Hadjilis throws a hook to the side of Tully's head but Tully sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hadjilis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tully.
Hadjilis misses with a head kick.
Tully closes the distance and clinches.
Tully looking to slow down the pace here.
Tully lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hadjilis can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Markos Hadjilis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markos Hadjilis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hadjilis dips to his left and cracks Tully with an uppercut!
Tully shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tully staying out of range there.
Tully moves into the clinch successfully.
Hadjilis is trying to push Tully away but Tully has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for Tully.
Tully creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hadjilis takes an elbow to the temple.
Hadjilis blocks a body shot from Tully.
Tully tries to land knees in the clinch but Hadjilis avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjilis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tully slips under a jab from Hadjilis.
Tully has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tully there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tully lands a jab to the head.
Markos Hadjilis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Markos Hadjilis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carson Tully!
After winning the bout, Carson Tully 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between First Wife (ranked 2327 p4p, 3555 weight class) and Torraso Fisticuffs (ranked 328 p4p, 463 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, First Wife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torraso Fisticuffs!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wife gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs tries to work over Wife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Fisticuffs has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wife blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Wife uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wife gets through Fisticuffs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs is working Wife over against the ropes.
Wife lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand.
Wife blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Wife controls the action.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wife's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisticuffs controls his hands.
Wife blocks an uppercut.
Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs struggles to land a body shot inside as Wife controls his hands.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Fisticuffs.
Wife misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisticuffs tries to work over Wife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wife tries to throw a body punch but Fisticuffs avoids it by throwing Wife back against the ropes.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wife backwards.
Wife tries a body shot but Fisticuffs blocks it.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Wife works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wife works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Wife scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fisticuffs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wife lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fisticuffs backwards.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Wife lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fisticuffs looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisticuffs prevents a body shot from Wife.
Wife stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wife lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fisticuffs.
Wife lands a body shot.
Wife lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wife has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wife lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fisticuffs.
Wife scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Wife.
Wife pushes Fisticuffs back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wife.
Wife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisticuffs's elbow.
Wife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wife.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Wife tries to throw a body punch but Fisticuffs avoids it by throwing Wife back against the ropes.
Wife lands a nice shot to the body.
Wife lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Wife.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Wife.
Wife lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisticuffs backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Wife.
Wife lands a shot to the body.
Wife is working Fisticuffs over against the ropes.
Wife makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Wife.
Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wife softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fisticuffs is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Wife.
Fisticuffs is still on wobbly legs! Can Wife finish him?
Wife lands a shot to the body.
Wife works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wife creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fisticuffs with a big uppercut! Fisticuffs tries to clinch up but Wife pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Fisticuffs to the mat! Fisticuffs covers up and Wife unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). First Wife!
First Wife thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matija Maestro (ranked 360 p4p, 1969 weight class) and Torn Brot (ranked 53 p4p, 248 weight class). Maestro's entrance music is Shortwire - Reconfig. A fine choice. On his way into the ring it seems that Matija Maestro has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Matija Maestro seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matija Maestro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Torn Brot!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maestro scores with the left hand. Brot knows he should have avoided that one.
Maestro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brot.
Brot throws out a counter right but Maestro avoids it with no problem.
Brot throws the left hand but Maestro avoids the punch easily.
Maestro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maestro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brot was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestro.
Maestro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brot!
Maestro takes a little break here. Brot wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brot prevents Maestro from improving position.
Brot wants to control but Maestro postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro tries to advance to mount but Brot denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brot is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maestro trying to control the action but Brot is working from the bottom.
Brot tries to improve position but can't.
Brot is not content to let Maestro control the position.
Brot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brot is trying to control but can't.
Maestro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maestro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maestro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brot is looking to control Maestro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brot avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maestro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brot in his tracks.
Maestro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brot moves into range and clinches up with Maestro.
Maestro manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Maestro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maestro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brot takes a swing at Maestro's ribcage but misses.
Maestro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Brot misses.
Brot tries to clinch there but Maestro circles away.
Maestro misses the shot to the body.
Maestro throws a right hand that misses
and Brot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maestro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brot counters with a straight right hand.
Brot ducks under a wild hook from Maestro.
Maestro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maestro passes to side control.
Maestro trying to control the action but Brot is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brot is looking to regain half guard here but Maestro keeps moving and retains side control.
Brot is not content to let Maestro control the position.
Brot is trying to control Maestro's posture but Maestro avoids it.
Brot is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maestro wants to control but Brot is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maestro misses with an uppercut. Brot saw that one coming.
Brot misses with a left hand
and Maestro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brot scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Maestro manages to mount him!
Maestro trying to control but Brot is having none of it.
Brot wants to control but Maestro is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro looking to control but Brot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brot wants to control but Maestro is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brot is desperately trying to improve his position but Maestro has a good base and remains in mount.
Maestro tries to control but Brot wriggling away.
Maestro is really struggling to control Brot but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maestro content just to control the position here.
Maestro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brot is looking to escape.
Brot wants to control but Maestro is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro wants to control the pace but Brot is squirming around nicely.
Brot has given up his back here. Will Maestro look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Brot trying to control the hands but Maestro breaks the grip.
Brot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brot trying to control the hands but Maestro breaks the grip.
Maestro working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Brot is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Maestro has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Brot taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Matija Maestro 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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