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VFC 46 MidSummer Massacre PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Roman (ranked 24731 p4p, 5896 weight class) and Yovko Yovkov (ranked 753 p4p, 680 weight class). Yovko Yovkov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yovko Yovkov!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman tries to clinch up but Yovkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Yovkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yovkov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Yovkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yovkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yovkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yovkov stands and steps away. Roman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Roman fails with a takedown attempt.
Yovkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yovkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yovkov walks away with a smile on his face. Roman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yovkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roman to the mat! Roman manages to get full guard.
Yovkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yovkov looking to pass the guard.
Yovkov passes into half guard.
Roman is looking to improve his position.
Yovkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roman punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yovkov controlling the pace.
Roman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Roman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yovkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yovkov content to control rather than advance.
Yovkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yovkov tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yovkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yovkov.
Well, if Yovkov 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.
Let's hope that Yovkov 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.
Roman works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Roman being controlled here, momentarily.
Yovkov pushes down on Roman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yovkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yovkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roman trying to get back to full guard but Yovkov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Yovkov has control of Roman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Roman tries to control Yovkov's body but Yovkov pushes him off. Roman squirms to his side and now Yovkov has his back!
Yovkov controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yovko Yovkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yovkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roman sprawls well initially but Yovkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Yovkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Roman pulls Yovkov into guard.
Yovkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yovkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yovkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Yovkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yovkov looking to pass the guard.
Yovkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Yovkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yovkov gets to his feet - Roman follows without any prompting.
Yovkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yovkov has closed the distance and engaged Roman in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Yovkov.
Roman pulls guard effortlessly.
Yovkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now.
Roman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Yovkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Yovko Yovkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yovkov passes Roman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roman is looking for a sweep. Yovkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Yovkov passes to full mount!
Yovkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Yovkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to improve his position but Yovkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Roman is working hard here to advance position.
Roman is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yovkov controlling from mount.
Yovkov is continuing to stall.
Roman tries to reverse the position but Yovkov maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yovkov controlling his opponent.
The adventures of Yovkov the control monster continue. Boring.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yovko Yovkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Yovkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Roman's guard.
Yovkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yovkov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Roman, up you get!
Roman tries for a takedown but Yovkov circles away easily
and Yovkov counters by clinching up.
Yovkov breaks the clinch.
Yovkov misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yovkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yovkov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Roman strikes from the bottom but Yovkov takes advantage and advances to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yovkov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Sloppy strikes from Yovkov. Those never looked like landing.
Yovkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yovkov pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yovkov decides to return to a standing position.
Yovkov moves into range and clinches up with Roman.
Roman jumps guard but Yovkov stands there with Roman around his waist. Roman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yovkov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yovkov biding his time, controlling Roman.
Yovkov is hanging on to Roman's back as he tries to escape.
Yovkov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can Roman hold on?! Yovkov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
I really don't envy Roman right now.
Yovkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roman just trying to survive but Yovkov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Yovkov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Roman taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Yovkov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yovko Yovkov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Havelsack Gavalwack (ranked 6399 p4p, 5730 weight class) and Keklu Kavala (ranked 669 p4p, 627 weight class). Havelsack Gavalwack has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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 The Island, Havelsack Gavalwack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keklu Kavala!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kavala throws a hook but Gavalwack blocks it.
Kavala throws a body punch but Gavalwack moves out of range.
Kavala shoots in and bounces Gavalwack off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kavala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kavala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kavala stands up over Gavalwack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavala controlling from the top position.
Gavalwack looking to control but Kavala passes into half guard.
Kavala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavala looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gavalwack with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kavala in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kavala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kavala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gavalwack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kavala on the ground.
Nice strikes from Kavala there.
Kavala looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kavala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kavala looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gavalwack wants to get back to his feet.
Kavala working over Gavalwack with some ground and pound. Gavalwack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gavalwack is trying to control but Kavala manages to pass to mount!
Kavala controlling his opponent.
Kavala fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kavala looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kavala raining down shots from the mount!
 Gavalwack is rocked!
Gavalwack is breathing heavily.
Kavala lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Gavalwack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kavala landing strikes from the mount and Gavalwack is in trouble!
Gavalwack seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice elbow there by Kavala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavala loads up with a big shot that hurts Gavalwack! He's pulled Kavala in close but Kavala has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Gavalwack survive? More strikes from Kavala and Gavalwack is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Keklu Kavala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gavin (ranked 25259 p4p, 4899 weight class) and Dokk Strassi (ranked 730 p4p, 573 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dokk Strassi!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Gavin. Those never looked like landing.
Gavin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strassi swivels and escapes.
Gavin closes the distance and clinches up with Strassi, looking for a takedown. Gavin pushes Strassi against the cage but Strassi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strassi moves out of range of the body kick.
Strassi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Strassi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strassi as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin moves to clinch but Strassi breaks away
and Strassi counters with a nice uppercut.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin backing away here, and Strassi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Strassi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Strassi lands but Gavin takes it in his stride.
Strassi clinches with his opponent.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Strassi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gavin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strassi smiles and moves away.
Strassi with a nice calf kick.
Gavin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gavin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Strassi. That one must have hurt.
Strassi throws a series of punches but Gavin avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gavin dives in and grabs Strassi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strassi pushes down on Gavin's head and hops out.
Gavin is looking to clinch.
Strassi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Gavin shoots for a double leg takedown but Strassi sprawls well. He's pushed Gavin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Gavin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strassi is looking to clinch but Gavin is avoiding it.
As Strassi looks to move away, Gavin throws a big counter combo but Strassi just gets out of the way.
Strassi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gavin checks a leg kick.
Dokk Strassi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gavin clinches up against the cage.
Strassi jumps into guard, dragging Gavin to the mat.
Gavin preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gavin is stalling in the full guard.
Strassi 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.
Gavin looking to pass the guard.
Strassi controls Gavin momentarily but Gavin frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gavin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gavin fails with a takedown attempt.
Strassi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strassi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strassi leaves Gavin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strassi.
Gavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dokk Strassi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Strassi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gavin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strassi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts.
Strassi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tommy Gavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gavin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strassi defends well and Gavin ends up having to push Strassi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strassi misses with some punches.
Gavin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strassi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin fails with a takedown attempt.
Gavin shoots for a takedown but Strassi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strassi clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strassi misses with some punches.
Gavin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strassi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strassi breaks from the clinch.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strassi as he avoids it easily.
Strassi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gavin moves into the clinch.
Strassi tries to circle away but Gavin has him pinned against the cage.
Strassi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gavin is trying to pull guard but Strassi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Strassi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strassi drives through and clinches with Gavin against the cage.
Strassi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strassi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gavin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strassi circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Strassi.
Strassi stuffs the takedown.
Strassi throws a right and a left that Gavin avoids nicely.
No luck for Gavin with that takedown attempt.
Strassi thinks about the counter body kick.
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strassi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strassi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strassi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin clinches with his opponent.
Strassi can't break the clinch.
Gavin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strassi is trying to push Gavin away but Gavin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strassi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gavin is looking to clinch but Strassi is avoiding it.
Gavin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strassi defends it nicely.
Strassi tries to score with a low kick but Gavin moves his leg out of the way.
Strassi throws a right hand that Gavin ducks under and follows up with a left that Gavin also avoids with ease.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strassi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gavin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strassi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Strassi responds with a good body kick, but Gavin manages to step out the way in time.
Strassi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gavin misses with a wild combination.
Strassi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gavin counters with a one-two to the body.
Gavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dokk Strassi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strassi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Strassi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strassi avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dokk Strassi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gavin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Strassi moves out of range of the body kick from Gavin.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Strassi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gavin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gavin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strassi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gavin fails with the takedown
and Strassi moves into the clinch.
Strassi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Strassi. No joy for Gavin on that attempt.
Strassi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gavin rather than just go for the knockout.
Gavin misses with the body kick
and Strassi counters with a stiff right hand.
Gavin throws a hook but Strassi blocks it.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Strassi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strassi misses with a shot to the body
and Gavin counters with a series of strikes. Strassi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gavin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strassi counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strassi with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strassi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gavin.
Strassi darts in and clinches Gavin up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Strassi as the two fighters clinch.
Strassi has Gavin pressed against the cage, preventing Gavin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gavin is looking to control Strassi's arms but Strassi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gavin has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin being controlled against the cage.
Strassi breaks from the clinch.
Strassi throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Gavin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strassi.
Gavin slips a straight right by Strassi.
Gavin throws out a powerful jab.
Gavin looks to clinch
and Strassi counters with a two punch combo.
Strassi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strassi fakes the leg kick and cracks Gavin in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strassi misses with a double jab.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Strassi.
Gavin tries to clinch but Strassi moves out of range.
Strassi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gavin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strassi checks a leg kick nicely.
Strassi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strassi but Strassi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dokk Strassi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gavin tried to score with a low kick but Strassi checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dokk Strassi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strassi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dokk Strassi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miko Julando (ranked 25265 p4p, 5423 weight class) and Kai Read (ranked 550 p4p, 456 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miko Julando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kai Read!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Read moves into the clinch successfully.
Julando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Read manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Read looking for a guillotine here but Julando defends easily.
Read is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Julando defends well.
Read looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Julando is defending well. Read quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Julando has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Read celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kai Read!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Dirac (ranked 5321 p4p, 5790 weight class) and Kang Conquer (ranked 628 p4p, 671 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Dirac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kang Conquer !
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conquer loads up on a big right hand but Dirac slips the punch.
Kang Conquer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Dirac.
Dirac moves out of range as Conquer strikes.
Conquer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dirac moves out of range of the strikes.
Conquer misses with the combination.
Dirac lands a body shot.
Conquer ducks under a wild hook from Dirac.
Conquer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dirac cracks Conquer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dirac has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Conquer to stand back up!
 It looks like Kang Conquer 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!
Dirac moves away from the strike by Conquer .
Conquer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 It looks like Paul Dirac has been cut.
Conquer misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conquer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dirac eats them both and turns towards Conquer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Conquer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conquer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diracs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Conquer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dirac takes one to the chin there.
Dirac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conquer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dirac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dirac shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Conquer takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Dirac sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Conquer bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Dirac!
A victorious Paul Dirac thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Horn (ranked 3299 p4p, 3917 weight class) and Bong Ripper (ranked 113 p4p, 141 weight class). Ripper has chosen Day dreaming fazes by KOTTONMOUTHKINGS as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonathan Horn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bong Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripper blocks the body kick.
Horn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horn drops Ripper with a nice combination! Horn dives into Ripper's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Bong Ripper has been cut.
Horn trying to control but Ripper is working from the bottom.
Ripper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Horn trying to control but Ripper is working from the bottom.
Horn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ripper is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn tries to free his leg and advance position but Ripper is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horn throws a head kick but Ripper moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ripper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horn misses with a wild combination.
Ripper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ripper tries to clinch but Horn moves away
and Horn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Horn defending well as Ripper loads up on a big left hand.
Horn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ripper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ripper throws out a counter right but Horn avoids it with no problem.
Ripper slips a jab and a cross from Horn.
Horn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ripper moves into the clinch.
Horn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horn looking to stall.
Ripper lands a nice uppercut.
Horn tries to stall but Ripper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Horn is trying to break the clinch but Ripper has him pressed against the cage.
Ripper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ripper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ripper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ripper throws a punch but it's blocked by Horn.
Horn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Horn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ripper lands an uppercut.
Ripper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper lands a shot to the body.
Ripper scores with a shoulder strike.
Ripper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ripper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Ripper lands a left hand.
Ripper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Horn is breathing heavily.
Ripper cracks Horn with a nice body shot.
Ripper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Ripper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ripper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Ripper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ripper scores with a shot to the side of Horn's head.
Ripper lands with a light punch inside.
Ripper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ripper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ripper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ripper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horn taking a breather.
Ripper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ripper lands a nice shot to the body.
Ripper lands with a right to the head.
Ripper lands with a short shot to the head.
Ripper lands a hook that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Ripper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horn.
Ripper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ripper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Horn takes a shot to the head.
Ripper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horns head.
Ripper is working Horn over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ripper.
Ripper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ripper lands a shoulder strike.
Horn throws a punch but it's blocked by Ripper.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ripper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ripper lands a body punch.
Ripper lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ripper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bong Ripper's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ripper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ripper blocks a head kick by Horn.
Ripper cracks Horn with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ripper has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Horn to stand back up!
Horn is rocked!
Ripper is stalking Horn. Horn circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Ripper, and it's lights out! Horn really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bong Ripper!
After winning the bout, Bong Ripper 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Swiss Crunch (ranked 3014 p4p, 3546 weight class) and Hellson Balls (ranked 347 p4p, 399 weight class). Hellson Balls has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154
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Brawler
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Swiss Crunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hellson Balls!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crunch finds it's way round the side to connect with Balls's head.
A punch combination from Balls misses.
Balls 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.
Crunch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crunch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Balls tries to clinch up but Crunch circles away and keeps his distance.
Crunch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Balls has time to react.
Crunch looks to land a right hand but Balls moved out of range.
Crunch lands with a nice body punch.
Balls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crunch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balls thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Crunch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Balls wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch throws a jab when Balls was well out of range.
Balls throws a combination that misses
and Crunch counters by moving into the clinch.
Crunch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
Balls doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crunch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crunch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
Balls misses with the head strike.
Balls misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch lands an uppercut.
Balls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balls putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crunch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crunch.
Crunch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crunch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Balls goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balls pushes off an throws an elbow but Crunch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crunch lands with a short shot to the head.
Balls tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crunch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Crunch.
Crunch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crunch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balls tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crunch avoids it.
Balls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crunch lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Crunch.
Crunch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balls struggles to land a body shot inside as Crunch controls his hands.
Crunch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crunch avoiding damage as Balls throws knees to the body.
Crunch lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crunch avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balls.
Crunch dodges an elbow strike from Balls.
Crunch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crunch.
Crunch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
Balls tries to throw a body punch but Crunch avoids it by throwing Balls back against the cage.
Balls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crunch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crunch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
Balls tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crunch.
Balls looks winded!
Crunch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crunch digs a right hand underneath Balls's ribcage. Balls let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crunch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Crunch.
Crunch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crunch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 Balls is rocked!
Balls swings wildly with an uppercut but Crunch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balls is still on wobbly legs! Can Crunch finish him?
Crunch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crunch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crunch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balls tries a knee to the head but Crunch blocks it.
Balls seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crunch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Crunch.
Crunch lands a nice uppercut.
Balls misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crunch.
Balls tries a body shot but Crunch blocks it.
Balls missing with knees to the body.
Crunch presses Balls against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crunch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Balls.
Crunch prevents a body shot from Balls.
Still in the clinch, Crunch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crunch lands a right hand.
A short right from Crunch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balls misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Crunch.
A nice left hand lands by Crunch.
Crunch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Crunch.
Balls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crunch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch cracks Balls with a nice body shot.
Crunch lands a left hand.
Balls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Crunch.
Crunch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crunch lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crunch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ballss head.
Crunch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crunch lands with a left to the head.
Balls missing with knees to the body.
Crunch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crunch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
A short uppercut from Crunch.
Crunch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
Crunch lands with a left to the head.
Crunch scores with a shoulder strike.
Crunch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crunch throws a big uppercut that drops Balls! More strikes from Crunch and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Balls lies dazed against the cage as Crunch celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swiss Crunch!
A relieved looking Swiss Crunch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexsandro Ramos (ranked 1524 p4p, 6029 weight class) and Henri Antetokounmpo (ranked 204 p4p, 589 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
155
3 - 1 - 0 |
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165
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Brawler
Determined |
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexsandro Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henri Antetokounmpo!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antetokounmpo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ramos misses the target.
Ramos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Ramos finds it's target.
It looks like Henri Antetokounmpo has been cut.
Ramos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Antetokounmpo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Antetokounmpo.
Ramos is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Antetokounmpo thows a leg kick but Ramos checks it
and Ramos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Antetokounmpo throws a right hand that Ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramos also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Ramos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Antetokounmpo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramos drops Antetokounmpo with a beautiful combination! Antetokounmpo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ramos is looking for the KO!
Antetokounmpo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos lands a brutal uppercut that launches Antetokounmpo off his feet! Antetokounmpo tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexsandro Ramos!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Jacquin (ranked 1725 p4p, 2267 weight class) and Momofuku Ando (ranked 224 p4p, 283 weight class). Ando has chosen Pot Noodle Patience as his entrance music. Momofuku Ando will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165
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165
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Jacquin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Momofuku Ando!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ando moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jacquin slips a straight right by Ando.
Jacquin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jacquin fails with the takedown.
Ando avoids the body shot from Jacquin.
Ando looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ando misses with a hook.
Ando misses the jab.
Jacquin ducks under a wild hook from Ando.
Jacquin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ando.
Jacquin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacquin misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin misses with a body shot.
Jacquin looks for the body kick but Ando saw that one coming.
Ando connects with a body shot that sends Jacquin's belly button to the back.
Jacquin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ando lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ando.
Ando scores with a nice right hand.
Jacquin slips a straight right by Ando.
Jacquin tries to counter with a takedown but Ando is quick to defend against it.
Ando throws a lazy right hand but Jacquin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ando loads up on a big right hand but Jacquin slips the punch.
Ando lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A combination from Jacquin does no damage.
Jacquin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Jacquin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacquin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jacquin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Ando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ando is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Jacquin has latched onto it... Big trouble! Jacquin pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ando is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Jacquin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Jacquin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baysangur Usamov (ranked 1552 p4p, 1223 weight class) and Reese Rumbalo (ranked 240 p4p, 192 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Reese Rumbalo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baysangur Usamov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reese Rumbalo!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumbalo looks to throw the jab but Usamov is out of range.
Usamov misses with a wild body shot.
Rumbalo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Usamov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumbalo manages to avoid it.
Usamov blocks a jab.
Usamov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rumbalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Usamov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rumbalo tries to move into range but Usamov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Reese Rumbalo has been cut.
Rumbalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rumbalo looks to land a right hand but Usamov moved out of range.
Usamov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rumbalo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usamov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rumbalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rumbalo ducks under a wild hook from Usamov.
Rumbalo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Usamov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rumbalo throws a hook to the side of Usamov's head but Usamov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumbalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Usamov.
Usamov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Usamov misses the jab.
Usamov blocks the body kick.
Rumbalo tried to score with a low kick but Usamov checks it.
A quick step to the side and Usamov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usamov scores with a sloppy right hand. Rumbalo should have avoided that one.
Rumbalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Usamov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rumbalo connects with a body shot.
Usamov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Usamov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumbalo manages to avoid it.
Rumbalo digs a good hook to Usamov's body.
Rumbalo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Usamov.
Rumbalo takes a swing at Usamov's ribcage but misses.
Rumbalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rumbalo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Usamov counters with a two punch combo.
Rumbalo is rocked!
That has opened up Reese Rumbalo's cut even more.
Usamov connects with a right that clearly hurt Rumbalo. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Usamov proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Rumbalo collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baysangur Usamov!
Baysangur Usamov is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Baysangur Usamov 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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