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WFC 6: Ichirou vs Greydorian PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Strong (ranked 5632 p4p, 24943 weight class) and Larry Lewandowski (ranked 582 p4p, 623 weight class). Strong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sublime - 40oz to Freedom. Lewandowski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome to Bavaria!. Rocky Strong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Larry Lewandowski's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Larry Lewandowski!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Strong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lewandowski.
Strong shoots in but Lewandowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strong thumps Lewandowski with a low kick.
Strong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lewandowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lewandowski.
Strong has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lewandowski is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Strong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewandowski throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewandowski checks a leg kick.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lewandowski as he avoids it easily.
Strong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lewandowski checks it well.
Strong sets himself, and Lewandowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Strong avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski moves into range and clinches up with Strong.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewandowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Strong uses from the top position.
Strong wants to stand and escape but instead Lewandowski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Strong has his hands on Lewandowski's head, controlling the position.
Lewandowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Lewandowski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski prevents Strong from getting back to his feet.
Strong looking to control.
Strong has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lewandowski is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lewandowski's coach down at LAVA Core Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lewandowski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Strong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewandowski cracks a nice hook into Strong's ribs.
Lewandowski closes the distance and clinches.
Lewandowski tries to pull guard but Strong won't allow it.
Strong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong drives through and clinches with Lewandowski against the cage.
Lewandowski can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rocky Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewandowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewandowski scores with a takedown into Strong's guard.
Lewandowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strong wants to sweep here but Lewandowski controlling him for the moment.
Lewandowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lewandowski trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lewandowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Strong is retaining full guard.
Strong is pulling down on Lewandowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Lewandowski, at least for the moment.
Strong wants to get back to his feet but Lewandowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larry Lewandowski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strong misses with a takedown attempt
and Lewandowski counters with a head kick.
Lewandowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong feints a jab promting Lewandowski to slip. Strong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lewandowski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Strong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewandowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lewandowski throws a nice looking combination but Strong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Strong wants to clinch up but Lewandowski keeps it at a distance.
Strong darts in looking for a takedown but Lewandowski gets double underhooks and turns Strong into the cage.
Lewandowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Strong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strong manages to break the clinch.
Strong misses the body punch
and Lewandowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Lewandowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Lewandowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong tries to clinch but Lewandowski is having none of it.
Rocky Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong throws a head kick but Lewandowski moves out of range.
Lewandowski is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Lewandowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Larry Lewandowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lewandowski looking to sit in guard and control but Strong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewandowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewandowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strong 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski is pulling down on Strong's head to control his posture.
Lewandowski pushes Strong off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lewandowski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 Lewandowski is rocked!
Strong moves into the clinch successfully.
Lewandowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Strong finish him?
Strong jumps into guard, dragging Lewandowski to the mat.
Strong is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lewandowski throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Strong's body to avoid the submission. Strong has instead reached around Lewandowski's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Strong arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rocky Strong!
Rocky Strong looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Start the Bus'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamed Juniorss (ranked 4526 p4p, 5609 weight class) and Charlie Simmer (ranked 563 p4p, 619 weight class). Simmer has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Swamp Music as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hamed Juniorss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Simmer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juniorss gets tackled into the cage by Simmer. Simmer maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juniorss.
Simmer blocks an uppercut.
Juniorss looking to throw knees to the head but Simmer is blocking nicely.
Juniorss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simmer looking for a takedown.
Simmer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Juniorss drops Simmer with a big knee straight up the middle! Simmer is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 It looks like Charlie Simmer has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmer clinches.
Juniorss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Juniorss obliges.
A short uppercut from Juniorss.
Simmer tries to pull guard but Juniorss won't allow it.
Simmer's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Simmer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hamed Juniorss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Simmer.
Juniorss missing with knees to the body.
Simmer is looking to break free of the clinch but Juniorss has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juniorss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Simmer tries a knee to the head but Juniorss blocks it.
Juniorss working aggressively here.
Simmer is looking for a takedown.
Juniorss using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simmer looks winded!
Knees to the body from Juniorss.
Juniorss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Juniorss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Juniorss landing knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juniorss.
A short left from Juniorss.
A nice right hand lands inside from Juniorss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juniorss lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Juniorss.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juniorss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Juniorss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Juniorss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juniorss sends Simmer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Juniorss is motioning to the referee to let Simmer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Simmer is rocked!
Juniorss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Juniorss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simmer at a distance.
Simmer is still on wobbly legs! Can Juniorss finish him?
Juniorss drops Simmer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Simmer looks back up at him and smiles so Juniorss waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Charlie Simmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juniorss lands with a right and another and another! Simmer is in big trouble! Juniorss lands again and this time it's lights out for Simmer! A quality knockout there for Juniorss.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hamed Juniorss!
In defeat, Charlie Simmer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Time go home, I guess. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orduoronartai Bora (ranked 4587 p4p, 4331 weight class) and Leon Balogun (ranked 455 p4p, 436 weight class). Orduoronartai Bora has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orduoronartai Bora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Balogun!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balogun clinches with his opponent.
Bora drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Balogun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Balogun tightens his grip and picks Bora up, before dumping him to the ground. Bora manages to land in guard.
Bora keeping full guard, as Balogun tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bora manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balogun manages to get himself to full guard.
Bora controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balogun is trying to control the position but Bora postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bora drops back looking for a leg! Balogun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Balogun manages to kick Bora off! Bora jumps back into Balogun's guard.
Bora advances to half guard.
Balogun is defending against the submission attempts here by Bora.
Balogun won't allow Bora to pass to mount.
Balogun is not content to let Bora control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balogun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bora is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Balogun doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bora.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bora is trying to control. Balogun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bora has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Balogun defend it? Bora steps over the head and cranks it - Balogun is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bora!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Orduoronartai Bora!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asher Cohen (ranked 4529 p4p, 4769 weight class) and Brayden Green (ranked 565 p4p, 575 weight class). Asher Cohen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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 New York, Asher Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brayden Green!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Cohen finds it's way through Green's defenses.
Cohen lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Cohen there.
Cohen misses with a low kick.
Green swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown but Cohen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asher Cohen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Cohen there.
Cohen connects with a combination that backs up Green into the cage. Cohen lands a flurry of punches that gets past Green's guard. Green is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Cohen bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asher Cohen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Rodriguez (ranked 3366 p4p, 4472 weight class) and Nick Mullen (ranked 391 p4p, 464 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Many Men - 50 Cent. Nick Mullen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodriguez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mullen is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Mullen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodriguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mullen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rodriguez is looking to defend but Mullen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rodriguez! Mullen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rodriguez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Mullen!
The defeated Gregory Rodriguez had this to say: 'Gym on Monday.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Gawain (ranked 5512 p4p, 3024 weight class) and Vinny Dias (ranked 579 p4p, 389 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Gawain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Dias!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gawain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dias shoots in for a takedown but Gawain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vinny Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gawain misses with a kick to the body.
Dias shoots in but no luck this time.
Derrick Gawain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Dias.
Dias blocks a jab.
Dias wants to counter the offense by Gawain and move into the clinch position.
Nice sprawl there from Gawain as Dias shoots in.
Dias tries to clinch up but Gawain circles away and keeps his distance.
Dias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dias blocks a head kick by Gawain.
Dias swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dias clinches up with Gawain and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gawain misses with the head strike.
Dias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dias manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gawain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gawain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Gawain'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.
Gawain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gawain is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dias has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gawain is looking to defend but Dias has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gawain! Dias pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gawain taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vinny Dias!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Clarke (ranked 2684 p4p, 5822 weight class) and Artem Morozov (ranked 319 p4p, 535 weight class). Mark Clarke 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Clarke!
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, Artem Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Morozov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morozov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clarke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Morozov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Clarke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clarke lands a couple of digs.
Morozov is rocked!
Clarke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morozov is still in real trouble! Can Clarke finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke gets to his feet and stands over Morozov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Morozov felt that one! Clarke unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Morozov from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Clarke!
After winning the bout, Mark Clarke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Islam Aliyev (ranked 2588 p4p, 3948 weight class) and Ben Licht (ranked 347 p4p, 487 weight class). Aliyev comes into the arena with Gandangana blaring out of the sound system. Licht has chosen The Exies - What You Deserve as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Aliyev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Licht!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Licht tries to keep at a distance but Aliyev has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Aliyev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Licht avoids the elbow strike from Aliyev, against the cage.
Aliyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Licht's defenses.
It looks like Ben Licht has been cut.
Licht takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aliyev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aliyev lands a damaging elbow.
Aliyev misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow.
Aliyev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aliyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Licht's defenses.
Aliyev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Licht dodges an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Licht taking a breather.
Aliyev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aliyev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Licht blocks an elbow strike from Aliyev.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Aliyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Licht leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aliyev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Licht takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Ben Licht's cut even more.
Licht is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Licht - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Licht's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Aliyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Licht leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Licht trying to stall but Aliyev improves his position.
Aliyev lands an elbow inside.
Aliyev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aliyev throws an elbow but misses.
Aliyev lands an elbow that stopped Licht in his tracks for a moment.
Aliyev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aliyev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Licht blocks an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Aliyev lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Ben Licht's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aliyev lands a damaging elbow.
Aliyev lands an elbow just above Licht 's eye.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licht dodges an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Aliyev misses with an elbow over the top.
Aliyev misses with an elbow over the top.
Aliyev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Licht is trying to maintain a safe position but Aliyev gets an underhook and turns Licht into the cage.
Licht blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Aliyev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Licht's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aliyev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Licht, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Licht has Aliyev pushed against the cage.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Aliyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Licht's defenses.
Licht blocks the elbow strike.
Licht avoiding damage.
We've been informed that Licht has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Islam Aliyev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Aliyev.
Ben Licht's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licht takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ben Licht's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Islam Aliyev!
Islam Aliyev is the new welterweight champion!
Islam Aliyev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Ben Licht was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vizual Mercenary (ranked 2726 p4p, 4028 weight class) and JT Hawk (ranked 374 p4p, 509 weight class). JT Hawk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vizual Mercenary!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JT Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercenary's sensitive parts.
Hawk gets the takedown into side control.
Hawk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawk decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hawk wants to clinch
and Mercenary counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 It looks like Vizual Mercenary has been cut.
Hawk fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawk is defended easily by Mercenary.
Hawk wants to clinch.
Mercenary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mercenary counter with a right hand.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercenary paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vizual Mercenary is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk throws a series of punches but Mercenary moves out of range.
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mercenary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk misses with a two punch combination.
Mercenary lands a body shot.
Mercenary with a hook.
Mercenary checks a low kick from Hawk.
Hawk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mercenary counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mercenary counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mercenary fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mercenary connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mercenary looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk shoots in for a double leg but Mercenary sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vizual Mercenary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JT Hawk.
Hawk looks winded!
Mercenary lands a big right hand that sends Hawk crashing to the mat! Mercenary stays standing though and waves Hawk back to his feet!
Hawk is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary drops Hawk with a naaaaasty hook - Hawk is in real trouble here! Mercenary dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vizual Mercenary!
Vizual Mercenary is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Vizual Mercenary, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sugawara Ichirou (ranked 1859 p4p, 3511 weight class) and Eomer Greydorian (ranked 272 p4p, 464 weight class). Ichirou comes into the arena with The Milky Way blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sugawara Ichirou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eomer Greydorian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ichirou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greydorian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ichirou gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Greydorian.
Greydorian has clasped his hands together around Ichirou's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Greydorian in side control, throwing shots but Ichirou defends.
Ichirou tries to escape but Greydorian is in control.
Greydorian tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greydorian is working Ichirou over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ichirou defending against the ground and pound.
Greydorian creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ichirou sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Greydorian prevents Ichirou from escaping the position.
Greydorian trying to control the action but Ichirou is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichirou is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ichirou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greydorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Ichirou.
Greydorian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ichirou defends it well.
Ichirou tries to close the distance and clinch but Greydorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Ichirou misses.
Greydorian gets tackled into the cage by Ichirou. Ichirou maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greydorian is looking to break free of the clinch but Ichirou has double underhooks.
Ichirou gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Greydorian.
Ichirou throws a head punch that misses.
Ichirou lands a nice uppercut.
Ichirou scores with a hook to the body.
Ichirou misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ichirou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ichirou has a couple of punches blocked by Greydorian.
Greydorian's coach down at HELLsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Greydorian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Greydorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Ichirou.
Ichirou working aggressively here.
Ichirou taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Greydorian takes a shot to the head.
Ichirou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ichirou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ichirou swings wildly with an uppercut but Greydorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ichirou.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greydorian tries to pull guard but Ichirou won't allow it.
Sugawara Ichirou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eomer Greydorian.
Ichirou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ichirou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ichirou has a couple of punches blocked by Greydorian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greydorian.
Ichirou misses with the head strike.
Ichirou gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Greydorian.
A short right from Ichirou.
A nice left hand lands by Ichirou.
Greydorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ichirou swings wildly with an uppercut but Greydorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ichirou lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greydorian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greydorian looking for a takedown.
Greydorian blocks an uppercut.
Ichirou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greydorian is working for takedown but Ichirou is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Ichirou fails to land.
Greydorian is trying to break the clinch but Ichirou is controlling him.
Greydorian blocking some punches.
Ichirou throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Greydorian throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Ichirou fails to land.
Greydorian fails to pull guard.
Ichirou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ichirou wants to clinch.
Greydorian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Greydorian misses with a takedown attempt - Ichirou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ichirou swings for the body but Greydorian moves out of range.
Ichirou forces Greydorian back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sugawara Ichirou 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.
Greydorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Greydorian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greydorian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ichirou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greydorian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greydorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Ichirou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greydorian can do to turn this around?
A cross from Greydorian lands.
Ichirou clinches up against the cage.
Greydorian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ichirou pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ichirou misses with a body punch.
Ichirou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Ichirou as the two fighters clinch.
Ichirou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ichirou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greydorian backwards.
Greydorian is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichirou is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sugawara Ichirou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eomer Greydorian.
Ichirou prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ichirou.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Ichirou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichirou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greydorian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ichirou is leaning against Greydorian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ichirou lands a hook that snaps the head of Greydorian backwards.
Ichirou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ichirou stops a takedown attempt from Greydorian.
Ichirou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greydorian backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ichirou.
Ichirou content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ichirou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ichirou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greydorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ichirou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Ichirou.
Ichirou misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ichirou lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichirou swings wildly with an uppercut but Greydorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ichirou has a couple of punches blocked by Greydorian.
Greydorian being controlled against the cage.
Ichirou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Ichirou.
Ichirou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ichirou has a couple of punches blocked by Greydorian.
Ichirou throws a head punch that misses.
Ichirou working aggressively here.
Greydorian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ichirou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ichirou lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Eomer Greydorian has been cut.
Ichirou prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ichirou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greydorian backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichirou working aggressively here.
Ichirou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ichirou prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ichirou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ichirou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ichirou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greydorian blocking some punches.
Ichirou throws a head punch that misses.
Greydorian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ichirou pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ichirou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ichirou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greydorian.
Ichirou fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greydorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Ichirou.
Ichirou tries to clinch but Greydorian is having none of it.
Ichirou wants to clinch.
Greydorian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ichirou as he jumps to the side.
Ichirou is looking to counter punch.
Ichirou forces Greydorian back against the cage and clinches.
Greydorian being controlled against the cage.
Greydorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ichirou fails to land.
Greydorian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Greydorian fails to pull guard.
Ichirou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sugawara Ichirou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eomer Greydorian's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Greydorian keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Ichirou both land. Nice combination.
Greydorian misses with a head kick.
Greydorian throws a jab but it's blocked by Ichirou.
Ichirou tries to close the distance and clinch but Greydorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greydorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Greydorian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ichirou avoids it really well and circles away.
Ichirou looks to throw the jab but Greydorian is out of range.
Greydorian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ichirou with a body shot.
Ichirou feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Greydorian sprawling to the canvas! Greydorian rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ichirou finish him?!
Greydorian is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ichirou forces Greydorian back against the cage and clinches.
Greydorian is still on wobbly legs! Can Ichirou finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Ichirou fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ichirou fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ichirou.
Greydorian tries to pull guard but Ichirou holds him up against the cage and eventually Greydorian drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ichirou.
Greydorian fails to pull guard.
Sugawara Ichirou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eomer Greydorian.
Ichirou has a couple of punches blocked by Greydorian.
Greydorian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greydorian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ichirou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ichirou moves into the clinch.
Greydorian takes a shot to the head.
Greydorian tries to pull guard but Ichirou forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ichirou throws a punch but it's blocked by Greydorian.
Ichirou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ichirou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greydorian is trying to force a seperation but Ichirou has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Ichirou.
Greydorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ichirou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greydorian takes a shot to the head.
Ichirou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ichirou prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greydorian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ichirou drops Greydorian onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Greydorian is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ichirou has a couple of punches blocked by Greydorian.
Greydorian tries to pull guard but Ichirou holds him up against the cage and eventually Greydorian drops back down to his feet.
Ichirou misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Ichirou.
A short right from Ichirou.
Ichirou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greydorian shoots in looking for a takedown but Ichirou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greydorian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichirou tries to clinch but Greydorian is having none of it.
Ichirou rushes Greydorian and presses him up against the cage.
Ichirou has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice left hand lands by Ichirou.
Ichirou has a couple of punches blocked by Greydorian.
Ichirou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greydorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ichirou scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ichirou.
Greydorian blocking some punches.
Ichirou taking a breather.
Ichirou has a couple of punches blocked by Greydorian.
Ichirou has a couple of punches blocked by Greydorian.
Ichirou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greydorian blocking some punches.
Greydorian seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Ichirou.
Ichirou gets through Greydorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ichirou lands a hook that snaps the head of Greydorian backwards.
Ichirou prevents Greydorian from breaking the clinch.
Ichirou misses with some punches.
Ichirou throws a punch but it's blocked by Greydorian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greydorian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ichirou just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ichirou dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ichirou fails to land.
Ichirou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Ichirou.
Ichirou throws a punch but it's blocked by Greydorian.
A short right from Ichirou on the inside.
That has opened up Eomer Greydorian's cut even more.
Ichirou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greydorians head.
Ichirou drops Greydorian onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Greydorian is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ichirou unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Greydorian! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ichirou is unloading with more strikes now! Greydorian drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sugawara Ichirou!
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pop
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mgr
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