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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enrich Aldrich (ranked 5326 p4p, 5726 weight class) and Marco Rocha (ranked 525 p4p, 541 weight class). Aldrich's entrance music is Loser. A fine choice. Enrich Aldrich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enrich Aldrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldrich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocha.
Aldrich tries to clinch up.
Marco Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldrich drives through and clinches with Rocha against the cage.
Aldrich blocks an uppercut.
Aldrich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aldrich looking for a takedown.
Aldrich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rocha prevents it.
Aldrich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aldrich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocha lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Enrich Aldrich has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldrich can't find room to land a body shot as Rocha controls the action.
Rocha lands an elbow inside that Aldrich shrugs off.
Aldrich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rocha blocks it with crossed arms.
Aldrich misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Marco Rocha has been cut.
Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocha.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rocha has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rocha stalling the fight.
Aldrich struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocha controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Aldrich.
Rocha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aldrich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrich Aldrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aldrich has Rocha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldrich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rocha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rocha misses with a straight left.
It looked like Aldrich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Aldrich.
Aldrich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aldrich clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocha blocking some punches.
Aldrich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rocha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aldrich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aldrich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocha is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rocha.
Enrich Aldrich's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aldrich lands an elbow just above Rocha 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aldrich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rocha's brow.
Rocha stalling in the clinch but Aldrich improves position.
Aldrich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rocha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aldrich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rocha managing to block the knees to the body from Aldrich.
Rocha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aldrich up against the cage.
Aldrich tries to work over Rocha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rocha misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Aldrich to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldrich missing with knees to the body.
Rocha cracks Aldrich with a nice body shot.
Aldrich scores a nice knee to the body.
Rocha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocha lands an uppercut.
Rocha lands with a right to the head.
Rocha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aldrich up against the cage.
Rocha breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Rocha both land. Nice combination.
 Aldrich is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocha drops Aldrich with a straight right hand, right on the button! Rocha follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Rocha!
Marco Rocha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xi Wad (ranked 4257 p4p, 5461 weight class) and Jacob Miller (ranked 484 p4p, 531 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Xi Wad has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Xi Wad seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xi Wad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Miller!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wad lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Wad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hand to the body from Wad.
Miller is working for takedown but Wad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wad gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wad lands an uppercut.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Wad is leaning against Miller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miller looks winded!
Wad gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wad digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wad scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wad drops Miller onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Miller is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Miller is rocked!
It looks like Jacob Miller has been cut.
Wad unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Miller! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wad is unloading with more strikes now! Miller drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xi Wad!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jed Hall (ranked 4140 p4p, 5059 weight class) and Charlie Kenton (ranked 437 p4p, 487 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jed Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Kenton!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hall misses with a straight right.
Jed Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kenton quickly recovers to half guard.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Kenton is defending the position.
Hall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It looks like Charlie Kenton has been cut.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hall connects with a nice short shot to Kenton's temple.
Kenton is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kenton is still in real trouble! Can Hall finish him?
Hall controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Kenton is out! Hall gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jed Hall!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pier Donia (ranked 4037 p4p, 4546 weight class) and Regular Joe (ranked 423 p4p, 459 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pier Donia!
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, Regular Joe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe tries to clinch but Donia moves out of range.
Joe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Joe moves into the clinch successfully.
Joe stops a takedown attempt from Donia.
Joe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Donia tries to score a body lock takedown but Joe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Donia has picked Joe up - he's going for a ride! Donia dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Donia connects with a nice short shot to Joe's temple.
Joe gets full guard.
Joe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Donia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Donia is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe wants to control but Donia is keeping him busy.
Donia wants to get back to full guard.
Joe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Donia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joe prevents Donia from improving his position.
Donia's coaches at ZuccoTraining Ground have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donia has a hand on Joe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Joe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Donia is working to get back to half guard.
Donia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Donia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Joe looking to control but Donia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donia reaches up and pulls Joe towards him, trying to control the position. Joe manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Donia! Donia tries to roll over - now Joe is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Donia has to tap out! Great work there by Joe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Regular Joe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between See How Fook (ranked 4353 p4p, 4243 weight class) and Rayk Vlk (ranked 486 p4p, 468 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, See How Fook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rayk Vlk!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vlk throws a series of punches but Fook moves out of range.
A combination from Vlk does no damage.
Fook scores with a nice strike.
Vlk is looking to clinch but Fook is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Fook misses its target.
Vlk cracks Fook with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vlk is looking to clinch but Fook is avoiding it.
Vlk is looking to clinch but Fook is avoiding it.
Vlk has Fook up against the cage in a clinch.
Vlk looking to slow down the pace here.
Fook prevents a body shot from Vlk.
Fook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vlk digs a right hand underneath Fook's ribcage. Fook let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vlk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vlk taking a breather.
A short right from Fook.
Fook breaks from the clinch.
Vlk tries to score with a low kick but Fook moves his leg out of the way.
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!
Fook connects with a right hand. Vlk shakes it off.
Vlk is looking to clinch.
Rayk Vlk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlk wants to clinch but Fook slips to the side
and Fook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fook lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fook.
Vlk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vlk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vlk tries to pull guard but Fook won't allow it.
Vlk stalling in the clinch but Fook improves position.
Fook blocks a body shot from Vlk.
Vlk tries to stall but Fook uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fook.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fook scores with a jab.
Vlk motions for Fook to come forward. Vlk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Fook was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vlk.
Vlk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fook.
Vlk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fook.
The fighters circling - Fook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vlk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fook scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlk tries to clinch up but Fook circles away and keeps his distance.
Vlk moves into range and clinches up with Fook.
Vlk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fook as Vlk tries to tie him up.
Fook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vlk backwards.
Fook throws a head punch that misses.
Fook lands a right hand.
Fook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vlk backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fook.
Vlk letting Fook take a breather here.
Vlk misses with a punch to the body.
Fook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vlk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Vlk on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Fook scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fook lands a hook that snaps the head of Vlk backwards.
Fook scores with a shoulder strike.
Fook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fook looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vlk is working Fook over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fook lands with a right to the head.
Fook breaks from the clinch.
Vlk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Vlk tries to counter it with a takedown but Fook pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vlk tries to clinch up.
Fook darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fook checks a leg kick.
Fook is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fook throws a shot to the body.
Vlk closes the distance but Fook moves to the side
and Vlk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vlk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fook misses with a straight left.
Vlk throws a series of punches but Fook moves out of range.
Vlk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vlk tries to clinch up but Fook circles away and keeps his distance.
Fook scores with a hook to the body. Vlk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vlk is looking to clinch but Fook is avoiding it.
Fook lands a really nice looking cross but Vlk seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vlk is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fook misses the jab.
And Vlk tries to counter it with a takedown but Fook pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fook connects with a right hand. Vlk shakes it off.
Fook is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vlk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fook lands a jab to Vlk's midsection.
Vlk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vlk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fook misses the jab.
Fook is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vlk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Fook counter with a right hand.
Vlk moves into range and clinches up with Fook.
Fook breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fook lands an overhand right.
Vlk tried to score with a low kick but Fook checks it.
Vlk moves out of range of the strikes.
Vlk is looking to clinch.
Fook avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
See How Fook dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fook connects with a looping right hand.
Fook keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vlk. Fook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vlk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vlk moves forwards but Fook connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vlk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fook connects with a crisp jab.
Vlk blocks a jab.
Vlk tries to clinch up but Fook circles away and keeps his distance.
Vlk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vlk.
Fook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vlk tries to clinch but Fook moves away
and Fook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fook checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vlk moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fook manages to break the clinch.
Vlk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vlk clinches up with Fook and pushes him back against the cage.
Fook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vlk can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fook working aggressively here.
Vlk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fook lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Vlk.
Vlk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fook lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fook.
See How Fook has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fook throws a punch but it's blocked by Vlk.
Vlk is trying to pull guard but Fook turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vlk taking a breather.
A short right from Fook on the inside.
Fook breaks the clinch.
Vlk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vlk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fook blocks a leg kick.
Vlk moves away from the strike by Fook.
Vlk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fook lands a nice hook to Vlk's body. Vlk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fook scores with a decent looking hook.
Vlk tries to clinch but Fook moves out of range.
Fook with a jab.
Vlk throws out a leg kick but Fook moves out of range and Vlk only half commits.
Fook throws out a loose jab but Vlk uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Vlk tries to counter it with a takedown but Fook pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fook swats away the attempt to clinch by Vlk.
Vlk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fook was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fook connects with a body shot that sends Vlk's belly button to the back.
Fook dodges the punch combination from Vlk.
Vlk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fook if he has to take too many more of those.
Fook cracks Vlk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlk moves forwards but Fook connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vlk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fook finds it's way round the side to connect with Vlk's head.
Vlk wants to clinch.
Fook throws a hook but Vlk blocks it.
Vlk darts in trying to clinch
and Fook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fook lands a nice shot that snaps Vlk's head back.
Vlk tries to clinch but Fook is having none of it.
Vlk wants to clinch but Fook slips to the side
and Fook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vlk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fook scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fook walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fook looks to land a left hand but Vlk moved out of range nicely.
Vlk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Fook cracks Vlk with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vlk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fook.
Vlk moves to clinch but Fook breaks away
and Fook counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vlk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut there from Fook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Fook.
Fook breaks from the clinch.
Vlk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vlk misses with a body punch
and Fook counters with a stiff right hand.
Fook cracks Vlk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vlk just misses with a punch to the body.
Vlk tries to clinch
and Fook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fook lands a right hook to the body.
Fook throws a lazy right hand but Vlk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Fook. That snapped Vlk's head back.
Fook bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
See How Fook dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Fook checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fook lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vlk doesn't manage to clinch there - Fook circles away.
Fook thuds a left hand into Vlk's body.
Vlk wants to clinch up but Fook keeps it at a distance.
Fook keeps the fight on the outside.
Fook avoids the head kick by Vlk.
Vlk wants to clinch.
Fook wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fook digs a good body shot into Vlk's ribs.
Vlk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fook misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlk misses with the body kick
and Fook counters with a straight right hand.
Vlk tries to clinch but Fook moves away
and Fook counters with a left to the body.
Vlk darts in trying to clinch
and Fook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vlk wants to clinch up but Fook keeps it at a distance.
Vlk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fook throws out the jab.
Vlk ducks under a wild hook from Fook.
Fook scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vlk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fook.
Vlk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vlk tries to clinch up but Fook circles away and keeps his distance.
Vlk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fook lands a jab to the nose.
Fook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlk was well out of range. Poor timing from Fook.
Vlk moves in looking to clinch but Fook pushes him off.
Fook was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vlk fails with an attempt to clinch.
See How Fook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlk moves out of range of the strikes.
Vlk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vlk tries to close the distance and clinch but Fook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Fook.
Vlk closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Fook to counter with a crisp jab.
Vlk doesn't manage to clinch there - Fook circles away.
Vlk has managed to clinch.
Vlk just leaning against Fook, taking a breather.
Vlk struggles to land a body shot inside as Fook controls his hands.
Vlk throws a punch but it's blocked by Fook.
Vlk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vlk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vlk misses with a punch to the body.
Vlk looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlk wants to take the fight to the mat but Fook manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fook prevents a body shot from Vlk.
Fook lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vlk looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vlk stalling in the clinch but Fook improves position.
Vlk seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Vlk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vlk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fook avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vlk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vlk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vlk tries to stall but Fook uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vlk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vlk misses with the head strike.
Vlk tries a body shot but Fook blocks it.
Fook lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Fook to work.
Vlk taking a breather.
Fook lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vlk throws a punch but it's blocked by Fook.
A shot in the inside from Fook.
Rayk Vlk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fook's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
See How Fook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fook has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... See How Fook!
See How Fook seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Pacucci (ranked 4888 p4p, 3876 weight class) and Tyler Foster (ranked 501 p4p, 440 weight class). Tyler Foster is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Pacucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Foster!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacucci tries to clinch up
so Foster counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacucci can't keep his opponent in guard - Foster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Foster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pacucci tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Foster is controlling the pace.
Foster lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster seems to be working for a kimura but Pacucci defends the submission attempt.
Foster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacucci is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard.
Foster is looking for a kimura but Pacucci is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foster to get the leverage.
Foster drops an elbow to the side of Pacucci's head.
Pacucci is trying to maintain the position but Foster is very close to passing his half guard.
Foster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pacucci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foster is working away from the top position though.
Foster seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foster working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Foster wants to free his trapped foot but Pacucci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pacucci taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard.
Foster wants to free his trapped foot but Pacucci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Foster drops an elbow to the side of Pacucci's head.
Foster controlling the action here.
Pacucci wants to get back to full guard.
Pacucci taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard.
Pacucci manages to get to full guard.
Pacucci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacucci wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster looking for subs off his back but Pacucci has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacucci prevents Foster from improving his position.
Foster looks winded!
Foster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pacucci.
Foster tries to get to full guard but Pacucci has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pacucci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pacucci prevents Foster from improving his position.
Foster wants to control but Pacucci is keeping busy.
Pacucci winds up and cracks Foster with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pacucci works his way into full mount!
Pacucci lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Foster will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pacucci moves in looking to clinch but Foster pushes him off.
Foster clinches with his opponent.
Foster blocks a body shot from Pacucci.
Foster gets control of Pacucci's arms and successfully pulls guard. Foster will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pacucci lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pacucci landing some decent shots from guard.
Pacucci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
Foster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pacucci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacucci drops back, looking for a kneebar! Foster looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Foster looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Foster!
Foster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Foster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pacucci tries to bench press Foster off him but Foster keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacucci is working hard here to advance position.
Pacucci being controlled for a moment.
Pacucci manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Foster working over Pacucci with some ground and pound. Pacucci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pacucci gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Foster won't allow Pacucci to sweep him here.
Foster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foster trying to control but Pacucci is working from the bottom.
Pacucci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Foster wants to control from the top but Pacucci keeps moving.
Foster is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Foster is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pacucci to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Foster is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pacucci pulls down on the head and he's put Foster to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Pacucci!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Wright (ranked 3341 p4p, 3591 weight class) and William Maxey (ranked 399 p4p, 419 weight class). William Maxey is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lincoln Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, William Maxey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maxey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt
and Maxey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wright falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maxey counters with a head kick.
Wright tries for a takedown but Maxey circles away easily
and Maxey counters with a body kick.
Maxey lands a high kick!
Maxey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wright's head.
Wright tries to clinch up.
Wright takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maxey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxey has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright missing with knees to the body.
Maxey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maxey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maxey slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Maxey has managed to clinch.
Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maxey's efforts to push away.
Wright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maxey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lincoln Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright jumps guard but Maxey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maxey is trying to force a seperation but Wright has the dominant position.
Wright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maxey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright doesn't manage to clinch there - Maxey circles away.
Maxey lands a head kick. Wright smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maxey dives in for a single leg takedown but Wright sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maxey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxey prevents the takedown attempt.
Maxey stops a takedown attempt from Wright.
Maxey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maxey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright throws a head kick that misses
and Maxey counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maxey rushes Wright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maxey is looking to break free of the clinch but Wright has double underhooks.
Wright has Maxey pressed against the cage, preventing Maxey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maxey has had enough of the clinch but Wright keeps him there for the moment.
Wright tries for a takedown but Maxey manages to get underhooks.
Maxey managing to block the knees to the body from Wright.
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maxey pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright looks to clinch
and Maxey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Maxey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wright as he jumps to the side.
Maxey connects with an inside leg kick.
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Maxey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
Wright tries to pull guard but Maxey holds him up against the cage and eventually Wright drops back down to his feet.
Wright is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maxey is keeping busy.
Maxey can't break the clinch.
Maxey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxey working Wright over with knees to the body.
Maxey scores with a knee to the head.
Wright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maxey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maxey throws a nice head kick!
Wright takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maxey throws a head kick that Wright semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maxey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wright.
Maxey stops Wright from passing to mount.
Maxey wants to get back to his feet but Wright drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Maxey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maxey leaves Wright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wright on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Maxey coming out on top.
Maxey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright tries to clinch but Maxey moves away
and Maxey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maxey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maxey clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the cage.
Wright trying to land knees to the body.
Wright trying to control the position but instead, Maxey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wright into the cage.
Maxey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright has Maxey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maxey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maxey is pressed up against the cage. Wright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maxey down to the mat. Maxey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lincoln Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice leg kick from Maxey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Maxey.
Wright gets tackled into the cage by Maxey. Maxey maintains the clinch.
Wright dodges an elbow strike from Maxey.
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright throws a low kick but Maxey moves out of range easily.
Maxey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maxey darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
Maxey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maxey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maxey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Wright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maxey avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxey throws a good cross that connects.
Maxey moves into range and clinches up with Wright.
Maxey is trying to break free.
William Maxey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Maxey both land. Nice combination.
Wright with a poor takedown
and Maxey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Wright closes the distance and clinches.
Wright fails to pull guard.
Wright wants a takedown.
Wright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maxey to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maxey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
Wright tries to stall but Maxey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maxey tries to break the clinch but Wright is controlling the position.
Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maxey's efforts to push away.
Maxey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Maxey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maxey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maxey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wright can't get the takedown.
Maxey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wright.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maxey.
Maxey has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maxey counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wright.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wright takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maxey scores with a head kick. Wright tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Maxey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright gets the takedown into side control.
Wright working away.
Wright controlling the position.
Maxey is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it.
Wright decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright looks to throw a body kick
and Maxey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright fails with the takedown
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wright tries to pull guard but Maxey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Maxey lands with a straight right. Wright didn't see that one coming.
Maxey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wright is fending him off so far but Maxey persists. Nope, Wright circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright tries to counter by clinching up but Maxey breaks away and moves out of range.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lincoln Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxey cracks Wright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maxey counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wright.
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!
Maxey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maxey wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright is taking a breather. Maxey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wright's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maxey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxey tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg.
Wright slows the pace down in half guard.
Wright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maxey for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright dives in for a single leg takedown but Maxey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maxey avoiding damage as Wright throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wright has Maxey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maxey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maxey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maxey is looking to break free of the clinch but Wright has double underhooks.
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maxey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright looks for a takedown but Maxey sprawls well.
Maxey is trying to counter with his kicks.
Maxey throws a head kick that Wright semi-blocks.
Maxey cracks Wright with an open hand slap.
Maxey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maxey duly obliges.
Lincoln Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Maxey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maxey throws a head kick that half lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Maxey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maxey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Maxey!
The defeated Lincoln Wright had this to say: 'Im sorry things didnt go may way, so i will go back to trining harder smarter...next time victory will be mine'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Chabazian (ranked 2161 p4p, 3440 weight class) and Eduardo Bolsonaro (ranked 278 p4p, 400 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmond Chabazian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Bolsonaro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chabazian takes one to the side of the head.
Chabazian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bolsonaro was covering up waiting for the punch and Chabazian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bolsonaro keeping full guard, as Chabazian tries to pass.
Chabazian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bolsonaro wants to stand but Chabazian is controlling the position.
Chabazian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chabazian slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabazian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolsonaro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chabazian in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bolsonaro tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chabazian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edmond Chabazian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Prilla (ranked 2488 p4p, 2839 weight class) and Thomas Mahi Ai (ranked 342 p4p, 379 weight class). Mahi Ai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ewan Dobson - Haunted By Hell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Prilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Mahi Ai!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahi Ai lands a lovely overhand right.
Mahi Ai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prilla throws a counter high kick but Mahi Ai was just alert enough to avoid it.
Prilla misses the shot to the body.
Prilla scores with a jab. Mahi Ai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Prilla avoids the body shot from Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai has his takedown stuffed
and Prilla counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahi Ai misses with an uppercut. Prilla saw that one coming.
Mahi Ai rushes Prilla and presses him up against the cage.
Mahi Ai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Prilla's efforts to push away.
Prilla can't break the clinch.
Mahi Ai lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prilla has had enough of the clinch but Mahi Ai keeps him there for the moment.
Mahi Ai prevents Prilla from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mahi Ai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prilla tries to pull guard but Mahi Ai won't allow it.
Mahi Ai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prilla is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahi Ai has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahi Ai pushes Prilla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prilla is trying to force a seperation but Mahi Ai has the dominant position.
Prilla is trying to pull guard but Mahi Ai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mahi Ai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prilla jumps guard but Mahi Ai stands there with Prilla around his waist. Prilla gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Prilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahi Ai prevents Prilla from breaking the clinch.
Mahi Ai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prillas head.
Mahi Ai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahi Ai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahi Ai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahi Ai.
A short right from Mahi Ai on the inside.
Mahi Ai lands an uppercut.
Prilla takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahi Ai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prilla backwards.
Mahi Ai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahi Ai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Prilla is rocked!
Mahi Ai lands a right hand.
Oh Prilla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahi Ai lands a nice uppercut.
Mahi Ai scores with a shot to the side of Prilla's head.
Mahi Ai creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Prilla with a big uppercut! Prilla tries to clinch up but Mahi Ai pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Prilla to the mat! Prilla covers up and Mahi Ai unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thomas Mahi Ai!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Mahi Ai gave a big smile as he said 'Big thanks to everyone here for coming out & all the folks watching at home, supporting the event & a big shout out to my sponsors White Gorilla & Pwnage'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Chibaclov (ranked 2086 p4p, 2883 weight class) and Malcolm Tucker (ranked 271 p4p, 356 weight class). Matteo Chibaclov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matteo Chibaclov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chibaclov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tucker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chibaclov somewhat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tucker!
Tucker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tucker dips to his left and cracks Chibaclov with an uppercut!
Chibaclov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tucker.
Chibaclov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tucker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chibaclov's hands.
Tucker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Chibaclov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tucker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tucker duly obliges.
Chibaclov is rocked!
Tucker fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Chibaclov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chibaclov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chibaclov is in Tucker's guard.
Chibaclov is standing up over Tucker. Tucker looks to escape but Chibaclov dives into side control.
Chibaclov seems to have got his legs back now.
Chibaclov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chibaclov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chibaclov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chibaclov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chibaclov tries for a kimura but Tucker is defending well.
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tucker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chibaclov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tucker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chibaclov tries to control but Tucker wriggling away.
Chibaclov is really struggling to control Tucker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tucker is surviving well by controlling Chibaclov's body position as best he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chibaclov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Chibaclov is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Chibaclov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matteo Chibaclov!
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