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HFC 3: Phzin vs Raynard PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nico Campbell (ranked 4741 p4p, 23463 weight class) and Rocky Hampton (ranked 439 p4p, 507 weight class). Rocky Hampton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nico Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocky Hampton!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Campbell backs off Hampton throws a huge counter combo but Campbell manages to avoid it all.
Campbell drops Hampton with a beautiful combination! Hampton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Campbell is looking for the KO!
 Hampton is rocked!
No luck for Hampton with that takedown attempt.
Hampton is still on wobbly legs! Can Campbell finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Campbell! Hampton is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nico Campbell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Fullerton (ranked 4831 p4p, 5383 weight class) and Illa Vanilla (ranked 532 p4p, 548 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sam Fullerton has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sam Fullerton seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Fullerton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Illa Vanilla!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Fullerton blocks the leg kick.
Fullerton clinches.
Fullerton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fullerton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vanilla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vanilla lands a shoulder strike.
Fullerton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanilla misses with a body punch.
Vanilla letting Fullerton take a breather here.
Fullerton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fullerton gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanilla blocks an uppercut.
Fullerton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanilla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fullerton leaning against his opponent.
Fullerton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sam Fullerton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fullerton. Vanilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanilla misses with a two punch combination.
Vanilla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fullerton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fullerton instigates a clinch.
Come on Vanilla - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fullerton is stalling here.
Fullerton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vanilla up against the cage.
Vanilla misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fullerton effectively controlling the action here.
Fullerton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vanilla gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fullerton tries to pull guard but Vanilla holds him up against the cage and eventually Fullerton drops back down to his feet.
Vanilla misses with a body punch.
Fullerton keeps control of Vanilla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fullerton tries to pull guard but Vanilla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Fullerton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four 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.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fullerton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fullerton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fullerton tries to circle away but Vanilla has him pinned against the cage.
Fullerton pushes Vanilla back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fullerton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vanilla walks away with a smile on his face. Fullerton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanilla misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vanilla.
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 Sam Fullerton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vanilla lands an overhand right.
Fullerton pushes Vanilla up against the cage in a clinch.
Vanilla is working Fullerton over against the cage.
Fullerton keeps control of Vanilla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fullerton is pushing Vanilla up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fullerton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanilla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fullerton leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Fullerton to work.
Fullerton is struggling to control the position.
Fullerton leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sam Fullerton.
Vanilla takes a swing at Fullerton's ribcage but misses.
Fullerton moves into the clinch successfully.
Fullerton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fullerton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fullerton is trying to force a seperation but Vanilla has the dominant position.
Fullerton blocks a body shot from Vanilla.
Still in the clinch, Vanilla scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fullerton stalling against the cage.
Vanilla is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fullerton is keeping busy.
Vanilla looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fullerton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanilla stalling the fight.
Vanilla tries to circle away but Fullerton has him pinned against the cage.
Vanilla misses with a body punch.
Fullerton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vanilla has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Vanilla - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vanilla misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fullerton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fullerton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vanilla smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Fullerton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fullerton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sam Fullerton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanilla tries to clinch up but Fullerton circles away and keeps his distance.
Vanilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanilla missing with a left hand there. Fullerton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fullerton.
A quick step to the side and Fullerton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An inside leg kick from Vanilla misses.
Fullerton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanilla wants to break free but Fullerton has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Illa Vanilla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Fullerton closes the distance and pushes Vanilla back into the cage.
Fullerton keeps control of Vanilla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vanilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vanilla throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fullerton avoids the body shot from Vanilla.
Vanilla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fullerton counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vanilla fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanilla keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fullerton's efforts to push away.
Fullerton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fullerton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vanilla walks away with a smile on his face. Fullerton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fullerton misses with a wild combination.
Vanilla throws a body punch but Fullerton moves out of range.
Vanilla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fullerton manages to avoid it.
Fullerton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vanilla, pushing him back against the cage.
Fullerton is pushing Vanilla up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vanilla tries to work over Fullerton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fullerton just leaning against Vanilla, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fullerton tries to break the clinch but Vanilla is controlling the position.
Fullerton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vanilla tries to break free but Fullerton pushes him back against the cage.
Vanilla lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fullerton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vanilla walks away with a smile on his face. Fullerton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Fullerton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanilla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Fullerton counter with a right hand.
Fullerton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fullerton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vanilla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanilla thuds a left hand into Fullerton's body.
Fullerton avoids the body shot from Vanilla.
Vanilla moves in looking to clinch but Fullerton pushes him off.
Vanilla fails to land the takedown.
Vanilla throws a leg kick but Fullerton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fullerton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Vanilla. Those never looked like landing.
As Vanilla looks to move away, Fullerton throws a big counter combo but Vanilla just gets out of the way.
Fullerton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vanilla manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fullerton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fullerton is working hard here to advance position.
Fullerton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanilla wants to stand but Fullerton is controlling the position.
Vanilla can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fullerton controls the pace.
Fullerton is in close to Vanilla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanilla is working an open guard so Fullerton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fullerton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fullerton checks a low kick from Vanilla.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Fullerton.
I think Fullerton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Fullerton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Iverson (ranked 4797 p4p, 4730 weight class) and Jimmy Williams (ranked 401 p4p, 398 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Iverson misses with the combination.
Williams raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 It looks like Jimmy Williams has been cut.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Iverson.
Iverson blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams forces Iverson back against the cage and clinches.
Williams effectively controlling the action here.
Iverson is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Iverson has his back to the cage.
Iverson is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Iverson into the cage.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Williams.
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!
A short left from Williams.
Williams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Iverson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Iverson tries to tie him up.
Iverson blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Williams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Williams just leaning against Iverson, taking a breather.
Iverson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iverson.
That's two 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.
Williams effectively controlling the action here.
Iverson looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee calls for Williams to work.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Iverson looking to stall.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Iverson controls his hands.
Iverson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Iverson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Iverson taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Iverson.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iverson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is leaning against Iverson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Williams.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iverson misses with some punches.
Williams stalling in the clinch.
Iverson prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Iverson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams cracks Iverson with a nice body shot.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams.
Iverson tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Iverson's head.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iverson's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Iverson controls the action.
Williams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Iverson wants to stall.
Iverson taking a breather.
Iverson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Iverson taking a breather.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Iverson stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position.
Iverson prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Williams.
Iverson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iverson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Williams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Iverson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iverson fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Iverson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Iverson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Iverson's front leg but catches the back leg as Iverson tries to avoid it.
Williams rushes Iverson and presses him up against the cage.
Iverson stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position.
Iverson tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Iverson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams presses Iverson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williams digs a right hand underneath Iverson's ribcage. Iverson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
Iverson blocks a body shot from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams gets through Iverson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams stalls.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to work over Iverson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams gets through Iverson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Iverson taking a breather.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Williams in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Iverson tries to tie him up.
Iverson blocks an uppercut.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Iverson stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position.
Iverson prevents a body shot from Williams.
Iverson taking a breather.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Iverson controls his hands.
Williams tries to work over Iverson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams stalling against the cage.
Iverson is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Iverson into the cage.
Iverson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Iverson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Williams works on Iverson's body with a couple of short punches.
Iverson taking a breather.
Williams lands a right hand.
Iverson is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Iverson tries to tie him up.
Maybe Iverson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Iverson.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Iverson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iverson missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Iverson lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Iverson in a clinch.
Iverson trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Iverson into the cage.
Williams tries to work over Iverson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Williams to work.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Williams tries a body shot but Iverson blocks it.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Iverson.
Iverson taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Iverson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Iverson looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to work over Iverson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iverson looking to slow down the pace here.
Iverson looking to stall.
Iverson is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Iverson has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Iverson.
Iverson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Iverson misses with a straight right.
Williams steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams connects with a leg kick.
Iverson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Iverson misses.
Iverson throws a body shot but no joy.
Iverson missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iverson loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Williams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams looks to land a combination but Iverson avoids it well.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Josh Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Iverson blocks a head kick by Williams.
Josh Iverson is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams defending well as Iverson loads up on a big left hand.
Iverson throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Iverson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Iverson throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Iverson throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iverson lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Iverson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Iverson misses.
Iverson fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams counters with a body kick.
Iverson lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Iverson looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Iverson.
Iverson swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Iverson moves out of range easily.
Williams thumps Iverson with a low kick.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Iverson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams throws a hook but Iverson blocks it.
Crunch! Williams slams his shin into Iverson's torso.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iverson throws out the jab.
Williams replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Iverson blocks it well.
Iverson loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big right from Iverson misses.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iverson being controlled against the cage.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good body shot from Williams.
Iverson stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position.
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Iverson tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Iverson is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Iverson has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Iverson.
Iverson looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Iverson sets himself, and Williams steps forward looking for the clinch! Iverson avoids it this time.
Iverson lands a head shot.
Iverson works the jab nicely.
Iverson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Iverson as he connects with a hook.
Iverson connects with a body shot.
Iverson misses with a double jab
and Williams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams blocking some punches.
Iverson taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jimmy Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Iverson tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jimmy Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Iverson up against the cage.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iverson tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Iverson controls the action.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iversons head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Iverson up against the cage.
Williams avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Williams's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Josh Iverson.
I think Williams 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Williams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John John (ranked 4599 p4p, 4558 weight class) and The Maan (ranked 483 p4p, 478 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, The Maan!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John is looking to clinch.
Maan cracks John with an open hand slap.
Maan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A cross from Maan lands.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maan.
The Maan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maan misses with a lunging right hand
and John makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maan throws a series of punches but John avoids them all with ease.
John takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
John tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maan manages to circle out of the way.
Maan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John takes a swing at Maan's ribcage but misses.
Maan looks to land a right hand but John moved out of range.
John lunges at Maan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maan's hand.
Maan misses with a wild body shot.
John takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Maan finds it's target.
John lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maan scores with the left hand. John knows he should have avoided that one.
John lands with an overhand left.
John wants to clinch.
Maan tries to bum rush John with a series of wild strikes but John uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
John tries to counter by clinching up but Maan breaks away and moves out of range.
Maan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but John moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John is looking to counter punch.
Maan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
John swings for the body but Maan moves out of range.
John throws a series of punches but Maan avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maan misses with a straight right.
As Maan looks to move away, John throws a big counter combo but Maan just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maan connects with a nice looking jab.
John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maan.
Maan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from John.
Maan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maan scores with a sloppy right hand. John should have avoided that one.
John moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maan lands a glancing blow to the side of John's head.
Maan misses with a series of wild punches.
John misses with a two punch combination.
Maan throws a one two combo.
Maan misses with a body punch
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maan moves out of range as John strikes.
Maan misses with a body kick.
Maan throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
John tries to counter by clinching up but Maan breaks away and moves out of range.
Maan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
John fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
John darts in and clinches Maan up against the cage.
John prevents a body shot from Maan.
John looking to slow down the pace here.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maan lands a hook that snaps the head of John backwards.
John breaks the clinch.
Maan misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maan misses with a hook to the body
and John counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by John.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maan.
John trying to stall but Maan improves his position.
John breaks from the clinch.
Maan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
Maan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
John was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. John defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Maan.
Maan sizes up John with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Maan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Maan. Those never looked like landing.
The Maan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maan works over John's head and body with a nice combination.
Maan lands a jab to the nose.
Maan connects with a good right hand that stumbles John. John circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Maan.
Maan misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a one-two to the body.
Maan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John rushes Maan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
John keeps control of Maan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
John breaks the clinch.
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!
Maan scores with a punch to the head.
John moves out of range of the strikes.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Maan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
John moves in looking to clinch but Maan pushes him off.
John darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maan connects with a body shot.
John misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maan dodges the punch combination from John.
A little jabbing left from Maan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Maan.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maan connects with a nice looking jab.
John takes one to the side of the head.
Maan throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
John throws a right hand that Maan ducks under and follows up with a left that Maan also avoids with ease.
John looks to land a left hand but Maan moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Maan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maan misses with a low kick as John jumps back.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maan scores with the left hand. John knows he should have avoided that one.
John looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John avoids the body shot from Maan.
Maan misses with a wild body shot.
Maan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maan avoids a punch combination nicely.
John John is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
John tries to move into range but Maan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
John takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
John moves away from the strike by Maan.
John gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maan looks to land a combination but John avoids it well.
John leaves Maan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maan throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Maan there.
Maan works the jab nicely.
Maan looks to land a right hand but John moved out of range.
John takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maan misses with a straight right.
John is looking to counter the offense by Maan and move into the clinch.
John has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maan finds it's way round the side to connect with John's head.
Maan scores with a nice head shot.
Maan misses the body punch
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
Maan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John throws a nice looking combination but Maan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maan! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maan slips a jab from John.
John connects with a single shot there.
Maan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John blocks the body kick.
It looked like John was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maan dodges the punch combination from John.
Maan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maan misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
Maan lands with a straight right. John didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Maan. Those never looked like landing.
Maan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maan fails to land with a series of punches.
John jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Maan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maan defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from Maan both land. Nice combination.
Maan clobbers John with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
John throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maan misses with a wild body shot.
Maan blocks a jab.
Maan moves out of range as John strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maan! But no joy.
Maan misses with a double jab.
Maan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John tries to bum rush Maan with a series of wild strikes but Maan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
John takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
John looks to throw the jab but Maan is out of range.
Maan misses with a lunging right hand
and John counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maan works on John's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maan is trying to push John away but John has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maan lands with a right to the head.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maan lands a left hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Maan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. John looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Maan catches John right on the button with a cross.
 John is rocked!
Maan throws out a powerful jab.
Oh John is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maan scores with a nice right hand.
Maan drops John with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but John looks back up at him and smiles so Maan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Maan throws a hook to the side of John's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
John seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
Maan lands a lovely overhand right.
Maan throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
John swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maan throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Maan.
Maan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John works Maan's body with a nice hook.
Maan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maan throws a right hand that John ducks under and follows up with a left that John also avoids with ease.
Maan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maan drops John with a beautiful combination! John stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maan is looking for the KO!
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Maan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maan swinging wildly here.
The Maan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maan looks to land a right hand but John moved out of range.
Maan moves away from the strike by John.
Maan scores with a jab.
Maan jabs John right on the nose. John blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John misses with an uppercut.
Maan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from John.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maan lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the cage and back into range.
Good standup being displayed there by Maan as he connects with a hook.
Maan scores with a jab to the body.
Maan thuds his right hand into John's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maan throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
John takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
John defending well as Maan loads up on a big left hand.
Maan connects with a looping right hand.
Maan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maan misses with a straight left.
John with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maan to score with a decent uppercut.
John John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Maan. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Maan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maan 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Maan!
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Jarrod Osbourne had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 159.4, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Finlay Standifer was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Imran Khan (ranked 5252 p4p, 5530 weight class) and Sergey Sabanov (ranked 453 p4p, 464 weight class). Imran Khan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Imran Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Sabanov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabanov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Khan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sabanov is controlling him well.
Khan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sabanov on the ground.
Sabanov is putting a hurting on Khan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Khan is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabanov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sabanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sabanov advances nicely into full mount.
Khan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sabanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sabanov unloading with bombs!
Sabanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sabanov working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Khan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sabanov off and cradles Khan's limp body as Sabanov celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Sergey Sabanov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Handerson (ranked 4669 p4p, 3097 weight class) and Lamar Kendrick (ranked 490 p4p, 379 weight class). Kendrick has chosen California Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Handerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamar Kendrick!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kendrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kendrick looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kendrick moves out of range as Handerson strikes.
Handerson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kendrick throws a nice looking combination but Handerson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Handerson looks to land a left hand but Kendrick moved out of range nicely.
Handerson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Handerson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kendrick is fending him off so far but Handerson persists. Nope, Kendrick circles away and we're back to standing.
Handerson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kendricks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Handerson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Handerson slips a jab and a cross from Kendrick.
Kendrick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Handerson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handerson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Handerson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handerson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Handerson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Handerson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kendrick screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Handerson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dave Handerson!
Lamar Kendrick was interviewed post fight and said 'I still got nothing but Left Coast Love, bay-bay.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike De La Torre (ranked 3953 p4p, 3809 weight class) and Dan Morgan (ranked 454 p4p, 439 weight class). De La Torre's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Coming Around. Morgan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wellerman (Sea Shanty) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dan Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike De La Torre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan instigates a clinch.
Morgan avoids a wild elbow strike from De La Torre.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown but De La Torre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morgan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De La Torre is looking to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch.
De La Torre throws a combination. Morgan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
De La Torre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morgan backs up against the cage.
De La Torre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Torre controlling the action here for a moment.
De La Torre is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mike De La Torre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Torre tries to pull guard but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from De La Torre.
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De La Torre defends it nicely.
De La Torre misses with a jab, cross combination.
De La Torre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
De La Torre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Morgan is looking for the big counter here.
Nice takedown defense from De La Torre. No joy for Morgan on that attempt.
De La Torre clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan keeps control of De La Torre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morgan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De La Torre's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. De La Torre is trying to keep an underhook but Morgan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
De La Torre wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy.
De La Torre is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Morgan has latched onto it... Big trouble! Morgan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it De La Torre is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Morgan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Morgan!
Dan Morgan 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Johnson (ranked 3013 p4p, 3607 weight class) and Milos Psycho (ranked 336 p4p, 386 weight class). Psycho has chosen P.I.M.P. as his entrance music. The key to victory for Curtis Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milos Psycho!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Psycho fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Psycho sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Psycho is rocked!
Johnson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Psycho is looking to close the distance but Johnson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Psycho crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Psycho is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Curtis Johnson!
Curtis Johnson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Phzin (ranked 4061 p4p, 2682 weight class) and Marlon Raynard (ranked 465 p4p, 331 weight class). Tiny Phzin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiny Phzin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlon Raynard!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Phzin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Phzin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raynard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raynard moves into the clinch successfully.
Phzin is trying to push Raynard away but Raynard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Phzin won't allow it.
Phzin working hard to break the clinch.
Raynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phzin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Raynard keeps control of Phzin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phzin tries to break free but Raynard pushes him back against the cage.
Phzin is trying to break the clinch but Raynard has him pressed against the cage.
Phzin manages to break the clinch.
Phzin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raynard clinches up with Phzin and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phzin can't break the clinch.
Phzin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raynard has him pressed against the cage.
Raynard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phzin uses from the top position.
Raynard has his hands on Phzin's head, controlling the position.
Phzin 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.
Phzin is sitting in close to Raynard's body. Raynard has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Phzin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Phzin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Raynard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marlon Raynard!
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