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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ratz Nimnitz (ranked 25124 p4p, 5737 weight class) and Pentti Albert (ranked 634 p4p, 576 weight class). Ratz Nimnitz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pentti Albert's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ratz Nimnitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Albert!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimnitz tries to clinch there but Albert circles away.
Nimnitz tries to clinch up but Albert circles away and keeps his distance.
Albert swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nimnitz wants to clinch.
Albert's coach down at The Goya - 🥊 MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Albert's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Albert misses with a looping left.
Nimnitz is looking to clinch.
Nimnitz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nimnitz misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Albert.
 It looks like Ratz Nimnitz has been cut.
Nimnitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
 It looks like Pentti Albert has been cut.
Nimnitz moves out of range as Albert strikes.
Nimnitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Albert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Albert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albert is looking to clinch but Nimnitz is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Nimnitz.
Nimnitz lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Albert falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nimnitz dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ratz Nimnitz!
A less than humble Ratz Nimnitz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soe Nyan Bo (ranked 4734 p4p, 24864 weight class) and Chai Dae Ho (ranked 176 p4p, 219 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soe Nyan Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chai Dae Ho!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dae Ho misses with an uppercut
and Bo counters with a good low kick that Dae Ho was not able to check.
Dae Ho throws a hook but Bo avoids it easily.
Dae Ho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dae Ho thinking.
Dae Ho looks winded!
Dae Ho misses with a left hand
and Bo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dae Ho thinking.
Bo scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Chai Dae Ho has been cut.
Dae Ho throws a lazy uppercut
and Bo counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Dae Ho to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Bo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Soe Nyan Bo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Frank Jr (ranked 4905 p4p, 4335 weight class) and Tuf Test (ranked 156 p4p, 162 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Frank Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tuf Test!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Test tries to work over Frank Jr's front leg with a kick but Frank Jr checks it.
That kick from Test tenderised Frank Jr's leg. Frank Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frank Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Test avoids the head kick by Frank Jr.
It seemed like Test was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frank Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Frank Jr throws a head kick but Test moves out of range.
Frank Jr checks a leg kick.
Test changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frank Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Test tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frank Jr smiles and moves away.
Frank Jr lands a big head kick that sends Test tumbling to the mat! Frank Jr takes a step backwards and waves Test back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Tuf Test has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Test blocks a head kick by Frank Jr.
Test throws a head kick but Frank Jr moves out of range.
Frank Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Test looks winded!
Frank Jr darts in and clinches Test up against the cage.
Frank Jr taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frank Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Test gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Test throws a chopping leg kick but Frank Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Test tries to work over Frank Jr's front leg with a kick but Frank Jr checks it.
Frank Jr lands a big head kick that sends Test tumbling to the mat! Frank Jr takes a step backwards and waves Test back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Test is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frank Jr lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Test crumples to the floor! Frank Jr milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Darius Frank Jr!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuf Test Three (ranked 4379 p4p, 4334 weight class) and Tuf Test Two (ranked 166 p4p, 165 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tuf Test Three!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tuf Test Two!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Test Two blocks a head kick by Test Three.
Test Three throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Test Three on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Test Three looks to land a right hand but Test Two moved out of range.
Test Three throws a low kick but Test Two moves out of range easily.
Test Three throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Test Three throws a nice inside leg kick.
Test Three connects with a high kick.
Test Three throws a low kick but Test Two avoids it.
Test Two only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Test Two blocks a head kick by Test Three.
Test Three scores with a head kick.
Test Three throws a leg kick but Test Two sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Test Two swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Test Three was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Test Three throws a head kick but Test Two moves out of range.
Test Two looks to land a right hand but Test Three moved out of range.
Test Two avoids the head kick by Test Three.
Test Three tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Test Two on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Test Three tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Test Two avoids the head kick by Test Three.
Test Two throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test Two avoids the head kick by Test Three.
Test Two throws a leg kick which misses Test Three's front leg but catches the back leg as Test Three tries to avoid it.
Test Three avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Test Two. Test Three shrugs it off though.
A leg kick checked by Test Two.
Test Two throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Test Two misses with a head kick.
Test Two throws a head kick that misses.
Test Three checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Test Two misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Test Three slips under a jab from Test Two.
Test Two misses with a body shot.
Test Two misses with a head kick.
Test Three tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Test Three pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Test Two.
Test Two chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Test Three can pounce on him.
Test Two tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Test Two blocks a head kick by Test Three.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Test Two throws a leg kick but Test Three checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Test Three misses the shot to the body.
Test Three misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Test Three tries a head kick but it misses.
Test Three lands a head kick!
A slow jab from Test Two misses its intended target.
Test Three fires out a quick counter leg kick but Test Two just manages to avoid it.
Test Two plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Test Three throws a low kick but Test Two avoids it.
A head kick misses from Test Two.
Test Three half committed to a counter leg kick.
Test Two avoids the head kick by Test Three.
Test Three lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Test Three fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Test Two manages to avoid it.
Test Two avoids the head kick by Test Three.
Test Three bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Test Two dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Test Three. That did some damage!
Test Two throws a head kick but Test Three moves out of range.
Test Two throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Test Three sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Test Two misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Test Two just misses with a punch to the body.
Test Three checks the leg kick.
Test Three misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Test Two.
Test Three throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Test Three misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Test Three misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Test Two shapes to counter with a head kick.
Test Three avoids the head kick by Test Two.
Test Three misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Test Three throws a head kick that misses.
Test Two let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Test Two is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Test Three rather than just go for the knockout.
Test Three misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Test Three is breathing heavily.
Test Two just misses with a punch to the body.
Test Two throws a head kick but Test Three moves out of range.
Test Three lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Test Two swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Test Two throws a body kick that misses.
Test Three tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Test Three misses with a low kick.
Test Two throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Test Three misses with a head kick.
Test Three blocks a head kick by Test Two.
Test Three is looking to counter with head kicks.
Test Three throws a sloppy head kick and Test Two moves out of range easily.
Test Two takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Test Three scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Test Three lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Test Three tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Test Three checks a leg kick.
Test Two throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Test Three tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Test Two throws a sloppy head kick and Test Three moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Test Two.
Test Two throws a hook but Test Three avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Test Two blocks the leg kick.
Test Two throws a sloppy head kick and Test Three moves out of range easily.
Test Three throws a sloppy head kick and Test Two moves out of range easily.
Test Three tried to score with a low kick but Test Two checks it.
Test Three misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Tuf Test Three will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick by Test Three misses
and Test Two counters with an outside leg kick.
Test Three misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Test Two moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Test Two finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Test Two tries a head kick but it misses.
Test Three could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Test Three misses with a low kick.
Test Two shapes to counter with a head kick.
Test Two throws a head kick that misses.
Test Two looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Test Two connects with a body shot.
Tuf Test Three is winning the standup battle so far.
Test Three with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Test Two throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Test Two throws a head kick but Test Three moves out of range.
Test Two throws a nice inside leg kick.
Test Two throws a wild body kick that Test Three sees coming a mile off.
Test Two throws a nice inside leg kick.
Test Two lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Test Three tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Test Two blocks a head kick by Test Three.
Test Two misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test Two throws a sloppy head kick and Test Three moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Test Two!
Test Three tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Test Three.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Test Two lands a head kick!
Test Three pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Test Two tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Test Two.
Test Two throws a hook but Test Three avoids it easily.
Test Two avoids the head kick by Test Three.
Test Two throws a hook to the side of Test Three's head but Test Three sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Test Three.
Test Two blocks a head kick by Test Three.
Test Two dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Test Three. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Test Three lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Test Two has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Test Two and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Test Three throws a solid leg kick but Test Two takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Test Three.
Test Three is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Test Two misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Test Three throws a sloppy head kick and Test Two moves out of range easily.
Test Three doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Test Two tries a head kick but it misses.
Test Three misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Test Three takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Test Two blocks a leg kick.
Test Two plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Test Three tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Test Two is able to avoid easily.
Test Three has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Test Two.
Test Three will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Test Two throws a body shot but no joy.
Test Two avoids the head kick by Test Three.
Test Three avoids the head kick by Test Two.
Test Three lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Test Two avoids the body shot from Test Three.
No joy there for Test Three, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Test Three takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Test Two throws a right hand that misses
and Test Three counters with a thumping low kick.
Test Two throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Test Two lands with a kick to the temple. Test Three shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Test Two throws a head kick that misses.
Test Two looks to throw the jab but Test Three is out of range.
Test Three avoids the head kick by Test Two.
Test Three misses with a head kick.
Test Two throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Test Two avoids the head kick by Test Three.
Test Three ducks under a wild hook from Test Two.
Test Two lands a head kick. Test Three smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big right from Test Two misses.
Test Three throws a leg kick but Test Two moved away.
Test Two misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Test Two avoids the head kick by Test Three.
Test Two misses with a wild body shot.
Test Three throws a sloppy head kick and Test Two moves out of range easily.
Test Two misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Test Two throws a sloppy head kick and Test Three moves out of range easily.
Test Two slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Test Two.
Test Two misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Test Three scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Test Two tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Test Three throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Test Two was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Test Three misses.
Test Three avoids a kick to the body.
Test Three takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Test Three fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Test Two manages to avoid it.
Test Three tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Test Three.
Test Three attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Test Two misses the shot to the body.
Test Three throws a quick counter head kick but Test Two was just out of range.
Test Two uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Test Three.
Test Two misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tuf Test Two showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Test Two slips under a jab from Test Three.
Test Two raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Test Three tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Test Two throws a push kick but Test Three slaps the foot to one side.
Test Two lands a head kick. Test Three smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Test Three throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Test Two sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Test Two just misses with a punch to the body.
Test Three scores with a head kick.
Test Three throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Test Three motions for Test Two to come forward. Test Three throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Test Two flicks out a counter leg kick but Test Three steps away.
Test Three throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Test Two's head.
Test Three takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big right from Test Three misses.
Test Two is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Test Three throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Test Three misses
and Test Two counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Test Two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Test Two throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Test Two.
Test Three lands with a kick to the temple. Test Two shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test Two lands a head kick!
Test Two tries a head kick but it misses.
Test Three misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Test Two. Test Three does a little dance to reset his feet.
Test Three looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Test Two avoids the head kick by Test Three.
Test Two chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Test Two blocks a head kick by Test Three.
Test Three takes a swing at Test Two's ribcage but misses.
Test Three avoids the head kick by Test Two.
Test Two throws an off balance right hand
and Test Three makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Test Three ducks under a wild hook from Test Two.
Test Two throws a nice head kick!
Test Two avoids the head kick by Test Three.
Test Two just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Test Three checks a leg kick.
Test Two tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Test Two avoids the head kick by Test Three.
Test Three throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Test Two lands but Test Three takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Test Three avoids the head kick by Test Two.
Test Three throws a sloppy head kick and Test Two moves out of range easily.
Test Two throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Test Two throws a quick inside leg kick.
Test Three tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Test Two swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Test Three.
Test Three throws a leg kick but Test Two sees it coming and moves out of range.
Test Two misses the shot to the body.
Test Three throws a head kick that misses.
Test Three misses with a head kick.
Test Three throws a leg kick that misses.
Test Three blocks a head kick by Test Two.
Test Two throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Test Three.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Test Two misses with an attempted mid kick.
Test Two misses with a body shot.
Test Two takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Test Two pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Test Two avoids the head kick by Test Three.
A head kick misses from Test Two.
Test Two lands with a slapping head kick.
Test Two uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Test Three.
Test Two is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Test Two moves out of range of the leg kick from Test Three.
Test Two throws a head kick that misses.
Test Three throws a solid leg kick but Test Two takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Test Three.
Test Two lands a head kick. Test Three smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Test Three.
Test Two tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Test Three.
Test Two checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Test Three goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Test Two misses with a body shot.
Test Two keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Test Three.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Test Three staying out of range there.
Test Three avoids the body shot from Test Two.
Test Three thinks about countering with a head kick.
Test Three misses with a hook.
Test Two checks a low kick from Test Three.
An inside leg kick from Test Three misses.
Test Two throws a fast counter high kick but Test Three manages to duck under it in time.
A head kick misses from Test Two.
Test Three half committed to a counter leg kick.
Test Three uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Test Two.
Test Two defending well as Test Three loads up on a big left hand.
Test Two tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Test Three throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Test Two is looking to land body kicks.
Test Three half committed to a counter leg kick.
Test Two misses with a body shot.
Test Two blocks a leg kick.
Test Two shapes to counter with a head kick.
Test Three takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tuf Test Two.
Well Test Two 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuf Test Two!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenton Tracks (ranked 2286 p4p, 4200 weight class) and Gu Young Min (ranked 132 p4p, 228 weight class). Kenton Tracks had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenton Tracks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gu Young Min!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young Min looks to land a right hand but Tracks moved out of range.
Young Min throws a lazy uppercut
and Tracks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tracks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tracks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Young Min on the side of the head.
Young Min throws a combination that misses
and Tracks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tracks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Young Mins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young Min fails to land with a series of punches.
Young Min misses with a right hand
and Tracks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young Min swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tracks to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young Min is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tracks.
Young Min throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tracks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tracks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Young Min misses with a straight left.
Young Min takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Young Min throws a right hand that misses
and Tracks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Young Min has eaten all the pies!
Tracks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young Min throws out the jab.
Young Min takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Young Min takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Young Min rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tracks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young Min closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Young Min is rocked!
Tracks lands with a good body shot.
Young Min is still on wobbly legs! Can Tracks finish him?
We've been told by Tracks's head coaches at Tokyo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Young Min is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tracks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young Min.
Young Min 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.
Tracks cracks Young Min with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tracks gets in close and tags Young Min with a short punch that almost sends Young Min to the mat! Oh Young Min is in big trouble! He turns his back on Tracks, trying to create some distance but Tracks rushes him, striking wildly and Young Min goes down! The referee tackles Tracks into the cage to end the fight! Tracks is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenton Tracks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Frost (ranked 776 p4p, 2017 weight class) and Hemmo Partanen (ranked 122 p4p, 281 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hemmo Partanen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Partanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Partanen avoids the body shot from Frost.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partanen, as that shot connected.
It looks like Darren Frost has been cut.
Hemmo Partanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost moves into the clinch.
Frost lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Hemmo Partanen has been cut.
Frost tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Partanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Frost lands a good knee to the midsection. Partanen won't want to take too many of those.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Partanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Frost.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Frost gets through Partanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Partanen looks winded!
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Partanen backwards.
Partanen is rocked!
Frost putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Partanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Partanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Partanen with a big uppercut! Partanen tries to clinch up but Frost pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Partanen to the mat! Partanen covers up and Frost unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darren Frost!
During a confident post fight interview, Darren Frost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas McDonald (ranked 1393 p4p, 1034 weight class) and John Archibald Wheeler (ranked 190 p4p, 146 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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9 - 3 - 0 |
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicholas McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Archibald Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheeler lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Wheeler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wheeler misses with a shot to the body
and Wheeler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wheeler scores with a hook.
It looks like Nicholas McDonald has been cut.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Wheeler saw that one coming.
Wheeler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald connects with a high kick.
It looks like John Archibald Wheeler has been cut.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for McDonald.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wheeler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wheeler.
A countering left hand to the body from Wheeler misses.
Wheeler pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Wheeler misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Wheeler scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McDonald takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McDonald gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Wheeler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Wheeler counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Wheeler's head but Wheeler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Wheeler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by McDonald misses
and Wheeler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald catches Wheeler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wheeler.
And Wheeler responds with a good body kick, but McDonald manages to step out the way in time.
McDonald cracks Wheeler with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from McDonald
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
Wheeler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wheeler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald lands a high kick!
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!
Wheeler clinches.
Wheeler misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Wheeler has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wheeler throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wheeler! But no joy.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler avoids the head kick by McDonald.
It seemed like Wheeler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Wheeler's shoulder, as Wheeler tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Wheeler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Wheeler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wheeler tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
Wheeler scores with a nice strike.
Wheeler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wheeler defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wheeler can do to turn this around?
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
Wheeler takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wheeler as McDonald tries to tie him up.
Wheeler misses with a punch to the body.
Wheeler lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wheeler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wheeler scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Wheeler has him pressed against the cage.
Wheeler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Wheeler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler blocks a leg kick.
Wheeler tries a quick counter leg kick but McDonald is wise to it.
McDonald lands a high kick!
Wheeler lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wheeler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
Wheeler swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wheeler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler slips under a jab from McDonald.
Wheeler throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wheeler has time to react.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Wheeler's head back.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Wheeler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Wheeler to counter with a crisp jab.
Wheeler feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDonald sprawling to the canvas! McDonald rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wheeler finish him?!
 McDonald is rocked!
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Wheeler counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Archibald Wheeler!
A victorious John Archibald Wheeler 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arniquez Montgomery (ranked 1901 p4p, 1141 weight class) and Ty Fuller (ranked 245 p4p, 153 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214
7 - 4 - 0 |
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222
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arniquez Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ty Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fuller is defended easily by Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Montgomery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Montgomery.
Montgomery lands a nice shot to the body.
Montgomery throws a hook to the side of Fuller's head but Fuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fuller fails to land with a series of punches.
Montgomery misses with a series of wild punches.
Montgomery looks to throw the jab but Fuller is out of range.
Fuller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montgomery smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Ty Fuller has been cut.
Montgomery lands a glancing blow to the side of Fuller's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Montgomery throws a hook but Fuller blocks it.
Fuller with the counter takedown but Montgomery avoids it easily.
A jab from Montgomery misses.
Fuller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montgomery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fuller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Montgomery cracks Fuller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fuller is rocked!
Montgomery flashes Fuller a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Fuller's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Fuller crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Montgomery punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arniquez Montgomery!
A victorious Arniquez Montgomery thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Hall (ranked 184 p4p, 503 weight class) and Frankie Venegas (ranked 27 p4p, 51 weight class). Hall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Andy Shauf: The Magician. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135
13 - 2 - 0 |
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145
14 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Venegas !
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venegas keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Venegas moves into the clinch successfully.
Venegas wants the takedown. Hall is fighting it off but Venegas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hall's guard against the cage.
Venegas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Venegas won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Venegas is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas working some strikes from top position.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Venegas throws an elbow that misses. Hall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Venegas 's guard. Nice move by Hall!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venegas working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Venegas is keeping the position.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Venegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Venegas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Venegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall forces his way into half guard.
Hall prevents Venegas from improving his position.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venegas keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venegas with the active half guard here but Hall passes nicely into side control.
Venegas tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Hall gets to mount! Venegas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hall wants to control but Venegas has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hall is looking to advance position but Venegas won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venegas looking for submissions off his back.
Venegas looking for submissions off his back.
Venegas has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hall escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hall!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venegas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Venegas shoots in and gets a takedown into Hall's guard.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Venegas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Venegas landing with the ground and pound.
Venegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall is looking for a triangle but Venegas pushes his legs off easily.
Venegas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venegas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Venegas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas is posturing up here but Hall has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Venegas tries to roll out but it's too tight and Venegas has to tap! Slick submission there by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Robbie Hall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Einstein (ranked 284 p4p, 189 weight class) and Lesley Dancer (ranked 39 p4p, 27 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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12 - 4 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Einstein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lesley Dancer!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Dancer.
Einstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dancer. Beautiful body shot.
Einstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dancer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Dancer coming out on top.
Dancer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dancer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Einstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Einstein wants to pass the guard but Dancer is keeping the position.
Einstein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Einstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein is stalling in the full guard.
Dancer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dancer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dancer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Einstein tries to free his leg and advance position but Dancer is retaining full guard.
Einstein stays in close to Dancer's body and controls the position.
Einstein wants to pass the guard but Dancer is keeping the position.
Einstein stands up over Dancer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dancer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Einstein looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Einstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Einstein tries to free his leg and advance position but Dancer is retaining full guard.
Einstein passes Dancer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Einstein's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Einstein wants to take a breather but Dancer is having none of it.
Einstein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dancer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Einstein has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Einstein content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein is looking to take a break and control but Dancer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dancer wants to get back to his feet.
Einstein passes to full mount!
Einstein looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Einstein throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Einstein punishing his opponent with strikes.
Einstein is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dancer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dancer shrugs it off.
Einstein controlling from the full mount.
Einstein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dancer is looking to escape.
Einstein breaks from Dancer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Dancer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Einstein controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Einstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dancer manages to avoid it.
Dancer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Einstein has time to react.
Einstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dancer can do to turn this around?
Dancer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Einstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Dancer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Einstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Einstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dancer as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dancer moves into range and connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Einstein.
Dancer throws out a counter right but Einstein avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dancer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Einstein.
Dancer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Einstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dancer's waist but Dancer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Einstein off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Einstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dancer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Einstein.
Dancer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Einstein lands a slapping body shot.
Dancer throws a jab but it's blocked by Einstein.
Dancer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dancer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Einstein.
Dancer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dancer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Einstein misses with an uppercut
and Dancer counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Dancer. That snapped Einstein's head back.
Einstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dancer.
Dancer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Einstein scores with a hook to the body. Dancer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Einstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dancer sprawls well initially but Einstein persists and gets the takedown into 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!
Einstein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Einstein has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Einstein dominating with strikes here.
Dancer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Einstein has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dancer's face.
Einstein content just to control the position here.
Einstein lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dancer is rocked!
Einstein landing punches.
Dancer is still in real trouble! Can Einstein finish him?
Einstein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein breaks from Dancer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Einstein! Dancer is hurt baaadly! Einstein is firing away with more strikes - Dancer is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Einstein!
Albert Einstein retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Albert Einstein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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