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HFC 68 - De Rossi vs Babula PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Von Stroheim (ranked 3955 p4p, 5238 weight class) and Cole Hart (ranked 503 p4p, 549 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Von Stroheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cole Hart!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart stalks Von Stroheim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Von Stroheim's face. Von Stroheim staggers backwards, shaken.
 It looks like Jonas Von Stroheim has been cut.
Von Stroheim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Stroheim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hart has time to react.
Von Stroheim scores with a jab to the head.
Hart takes a swing at Von Stroheim's ribcage but misses.
Von Stroheim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hart misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hart lands a jab to Von Stroheim's midsection.
Hart throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Stroheim counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Stroheim circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hart to the canvas! Hart doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Von Stroheim keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Von Stroheim!
Jonas Von Stroheim thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Marks (ranked 2803 p4p, 2646 weight class) and Brenin Arthur (ranked 386 p4p, 366 weight class). The key to victory for Jeremy Marks has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brenin Arthur!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Arthur moves out of range of the body kick from Marks.
Arthur feints the counter takedown.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arthur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arthur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marks sprawls well. Marks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arthur gets slowly back to his feet.
Marks keeps Arthur at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthur throws a sloppy body shot
letting Marks counter with a right hand.
Marks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arthur under the eye.
Arthur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arthur shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Marks.
Arthur takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arthur fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeremy Marks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenin Arthur.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arthur or perhaps it was just good defense by Marks, which made it look bad.
A punch lands to the side of Arthur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marks just misses with a punch to the body.
Arthur shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marks wants to improve his position but Arthur is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arthur prevents Marks from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arthur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arthur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arthur thows a huge punch but Marks dodges it nicely.
Marks tries to roll over but Arthur keeps him under control.
Marks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arthur on the ground.
Arthur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arthur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marks's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arthur looks to land a strike but Marks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Arthur wants to control from the top but Marks keeps moving.
Arthur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arthur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arthur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arthur throwing strikes from guard but Marks blocks nicely.
Arthur 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.
Arthur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arthur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arthur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arthur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arthur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arthur throwing strikes but missing.
Arthur throwing strikes from guard but Marks blocks nicely.
Marks looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Arthur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arthur throwing strikes but missing.
Marks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arthur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arthur.
Marks keeping moving, preventing Arthur from controlling successfully.
Arthur postures up in Marks's guard and throws a big left but Marks blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Marks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arthur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marks's waist but Marks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arthur off to one side.
Marks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marks throws a body punch but Arthur moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marks.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
Marks throws a leg kick
and Arthur counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marks wants to improve his position but Arthur is controlling well.
Marks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arthur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arthur is looking for a kimura here.
Arthur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marks's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks wants to get back to full guard.
Marks is defending against the submission attempts here by Arthur.
Marks is defending against the submission attempts here by Arthur.
Arthur wants to control but Marks is keeping him busy.
Marks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arthur.
Arthur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arthur is looking for a kimura but Marks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arthur to get the leverage.
Marks tries to get to full guard but Arthur has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arthur is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marks!
Arthur throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Marks has his hands clasped together but Arthur breaks the hold and Marks is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Arthur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brenin Arthur!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brenin Arthur made sure he mentioned Neon Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Newman (ranked 3229 p4p, 1426 weight class) and Julian Bashir (ranked 178 p4p, 90 weight class). Bashir has chosen Exodus - The Toxic Waltz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Julian Bashir was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamie Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Bashir!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman closes the distance but Bashir moves to the side
and Bashir counters with a takedown into side control.
Bashir lands a decent elbow from side control.
Newman's coaches at Canadian Combat Academy 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashir lands a few punches from side control.
Bashir in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Newman looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Bashir turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Bashir!
Julian Bashir 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Lutalo Masamba (ranked 2147 p4p, 2179 weight class) and Jerome Spong (ranked 269 p4p, 273 weight class). Spong has chosen Bullet For My Valentine - In Loving Memory as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lutalo Masamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Spong!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Masamba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
 It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Masamba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Masamba cracks Spong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Spong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Masamba finish him?
 Spong is rocked!
Masamba ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Spong out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lutalo Masamba!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bastien Montrose (ranked 2220 p4p, 1544 weight class) and Luis Naranja (ranked 240 p4p, 169 weight class). Luis Naranja 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bastien Montrose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Naranja!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naranja lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Naranja as he connects with a hook.
Montrose throws a poor cross that misses
and Naranja counters with a nice body shot.
Montrose scores with a jab.
It looks like Luis Naranja has been cut.
Naranja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Montrose has managed to clinch.
Naranja lands a right hand.
Montrose lands a body shot.
Montrose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Naranja backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranja stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Montrose misses with a knee strike.
Naranja blocks a body shot from Montrose.
Naranja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montrose backwards.
Naranja lands a knee to the head.
Montrose working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montrose with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Naranja.
Montrose is breathing heavily.
Montrose blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montrose pushes Naranja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Naranja landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Naranja is stalling here.
Naranja scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bastien Montrose has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Naranja throws a head punch that misses.
Naranja leaning his opponent against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Montrose has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Naranja.
Naranja slows down the pace here.
Naranja with a knee to the head.
Montrose avoiding damage as Naranja throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naranja misses with a punch on the inside.
Naranja is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Montrose fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Naranja.
Naranja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranja misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Montrose.
Naranja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montrose tries to land a knee to the head but Naranja blocks with his arms.
Naranja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Montrose scores with a knee to the head.
Montrose blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Naranja missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Naranja.
Naranja is trying to force a seperation but Montrose has the dominant position.
Naranja throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Montrose blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Naranja swings wildly with an uppercut but Montrose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montrose tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Naranja controlling the action here for a moment.
Montrose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montrose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Montrose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montrose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montrose tries a knee to the head but Naranja blocks it.
Naranja misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Montrose.
Montrose blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montrose is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Montrose lands with a left to the head.
Naranja missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montrose scores with a knee to the head.
Naranja is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Montrose is keeping busy.
Naranja tries to throw a body punch but Montrose avoids it by throwing Naranja back against the cage.
Montrose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Naranja misses with a punch on the inside.
Montrose blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranja scores with a shot to the side of Montrose's head.
A short right from Montrose on the inside.
Montrose tries a knee to the head but Naranja blocks it.
Naranja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montrose throws a head punch that misses.
Naranja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranja content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Naranja is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Montrose is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Montrose.
Montrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranja tries a knee to the head but Montrose blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luis Naranja will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Montrose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big right from Montrose misses.
Montrose lands a head shot.
Naranja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That has opened up Luis Naranja's cut even more.
Montrose shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Naranja walks straight into a right hand from Montrose - that's dropped him! Montrose jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Naranja from any more punishment! Naranja complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bastien Montrose!
A very excited looking Bastien Montrose made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeong Hoon Chai (ranked 1705 p4p, 3044 weight class) and Kakashi Hataki (ranked 147 p4p, 270 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeong Hoon Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kakashi Hataki!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai scores with a hook.
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hataki.
Hataki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hataki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai misses the jab.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Hataki avoids the body shot from Chai.
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!
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Hataki's head back.
Chai thumps Hataki with a low kick.
Hataki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid body kick from Chai.
Hataki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hataki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Chai lands with a straight right. Hataki didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hataki.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Chai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Hataki's defenses.
Hataki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hataki scrambles back to his feet.
Chai thumps Hataki with a low kick.
That kick from Chai tenderised Hataki's leg. Hataki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hataki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chai scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai takes one on the button.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hataki on the side of the head.
Chai thuds a left hand into Hataki's body.
Hataki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai feints and then cracks Hataki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hataki down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hataki lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Chai sprawling to the canvas. Hataki follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Chai hang on?
It looks like Jeong Hoon Chai has been cut.
Hataki is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Hataki trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hataki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hataki wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Hataki is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Hataki thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hataki is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hataki to get the leverage.
Hataki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hataki wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Hataki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hataki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hataki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hataki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chai wants to control but Hataki is keeping busy.
Hataki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hataki works his way into side control.
An elbow from Hataki crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hataki.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hataki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai prevents Hataki from improving position.
Hataki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hataki in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chai is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kakashi Hataki!
After the big win, Kakashi Hataki made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Carnage and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Golov (ranked 1777 p4p, 1668 weight class) and Yaroslav Amosov (ranked 232 p4p, 224 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grigori Golov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Amosov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amosov misses with a lunging right hand
and Golov counters with a nice body shot.
Amosov swings widly with a right hand
and Golov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Golov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amosov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Golov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amosov doesn't seem bothered though.
Golov scores with a punch to the head.
Amosov misses with a straight right.
Amosov swings for the body but Golov moves out of range.
Golov jabs Amosov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amosov thuds his right hand into Golov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golov lands a slapping body shot.
Golov walks into a straight right hand from Amosov.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Golov lands in his opponent's guard.
Amosov is looking to stand back up but Golov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Amosov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Golov slows the pace down in half guard.
Amosov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Golov prevents Amosov from improving his position.
Amosov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Golov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Golov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amosov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Golov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Golov thows a huge punch but Amosov dodges it nicely.
Amosov keeping hold of Golov's head, controlling as best he can.
Golov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Golov trying to control the action but Amosov is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Amosov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Amosov wants to improve his position but Golov is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amosov trying to control here.
Golov controlling the pace.
Amosov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Golov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amosov wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Golov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amosov to the mat! Amosov manages to get full guard.
Golov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amosov is keeping the position for now.
Golov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amosov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Golov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Golov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Golov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Golov wants to pass the guard but Amosov is keeping the position.
Golov throwing strikes but missing.
Amosov keeping full guard, as Golov tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Golov dominated that round.
That's time! Golov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Amosov misses with a hook. Golov ducked under it nicely.
Golov throws a jab but it's blocked by Amosov.
Amosov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amosov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amosov connects with a nice looking jab.
Amosov staying out of range there.
Grigori Golov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golov tries to counter with a takedown but Amosov is quick to defend against it.
Amosov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Amosov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Golov is in Amosov's guard.
Golov postures up.
Amosov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Golov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Golov is keen to just control but Amosov is a slippery customer.
Golov working the head and body with strikes.
Golov controlling the action here.
Amosov is trying to control but can't.
Amosov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Golov prevents Amosov from improving his position.
Golov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Golov trying to control the action but Amosov is working from the bottom.
Golov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Golov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amosov's head.
Golov working the head and body with strikes.
Grigori Golov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Golov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amosov's head.
Amosov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Golov.
Golov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Golov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amosov has hold of Golov's hands but Golov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Golov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Amosov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amosov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amosov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Golov.
Amosov is not content to let Golov control the position.
Amosov trying to hold on to Golov's head to control him but Golov postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Golov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amosov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golov. Amosov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amosov slips a straight right by Golov.
Golov scores with the left hand. Amosov knows he should have avoided that one.
Golov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Golov throws a jab when Amosov was well out of range.
Golov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Amosov to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Grigori Golov has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Golov.
Golov shoots in and drives through. Amosov sprawls well.
Amosov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amosov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amosov scores with the left hand. Golov knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Amosov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amosov misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Golov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Golov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grigori Golov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Golov misses with a left hand
and Amosov counters with a nice uppercut.
Golov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yaroslav Amosov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Golov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amosov.
Golov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Golov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Amosov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Golov cracks Amosov with a big elbow.
Golov working the head with strikes.
Golov staying calm.
Golov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golov wants to control but Amosov is keeping him busy.
Golov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Amosov is avoiding damage well.
Amosov can't do much from the bottom here.
Golov taking a break here but Amosov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Yaroslav Amosov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Golov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Golov 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.
Golov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Golov wants to control but Amosov is keeping him busy.
Golov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golov trying to control from half guard but Amosov is working away.
Golov 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.
Amosov is not content to let Golov control the position.
Golov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Golov content to control rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Golov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amosov can do to turn this around?
Golov sizes up Amosov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Golov finds it's way through Amosov's defenses.
Golov misses with a lunging right hand
and Amosov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amosov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amosov! But no joy.
Grigori Golov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Golov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amosov.
Golov attempts a counter takedown but Amosov avoids it well and moves away.
Golov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Amosov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Golov is in Amosov's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golov lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amosov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Golov is one step ahead there.
Golov trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Golov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Golov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Gable (ranked 2051 p4p, 1790 weight class) and Cody Lake (ranked 278 p4p, 244 weight class). Daniel Gable could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cody Lake'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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Lake!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable moves out of range as Lake strikes.
Gable wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gable.
Gable ducks under a wild hook from Lake.
Gable has a takedown stuffed.
Lake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gable swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gable changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lake explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot lands for Gable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lake throws a jab but it's blocked by Gable.
Lake misses with an uppercut.
Daniel Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gable cracks Lake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gable shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lake sprawls well. Lake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gable gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Lake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lake.
Lake throws out a loose jab but Gable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gable takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gable shoots in but Lake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lake defends well and Gable ends up having to push Lake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gable has him pressed against the cage.
Lake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gable tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lake lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut.
Lake breaks the clinch.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Lake shows good takedown defense.
Gable shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lake bucks up and tries to throw Gable off but instead Gable has got his back!
Gable seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gable is riding his opponent, not letting Lake buck him off.
Gable looking for the RNC.
A lull in the action here.
Lake is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gable off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gable's arms.
Gable tightening his grip on Lake, looking for the choke.
Lake is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gable working for a choke but Lake reverses nicely into Gable 's guard.
Lake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lake trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gable's guard.
Lake stands and steps away. Gable gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lake scores with a decent looking hook.
Gable tries to bum rush Lake with a series of wild strikes but Lake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cody Lake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gable dives in for a single leg takedown but Lake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lake breaks the clinch.
Gable walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Lake shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gable lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lake wants to get back to his feet but Gable is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lake keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully.
Lake wants to stand up but Gable is controlling him.
Gable postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lake is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gable, into his guard.
Gable is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Lake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Gable's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lake looks to land a right hand but Gable moved out of range.
Lake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lake missing with a left hand there. Gable was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gable wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Lake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gable fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lake avoids it really well and circles away.
Lake throws a looping overhand right but Gable ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gable gets cracked there but stands up to it.
 Gable is rocked!
Gable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lake.
Oh Gable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lake throws a nice looking combination but Gable bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gable seems to have got his legs back now.
Gable looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gable fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lake, pushing him back against the cage.
Gable is trying to pull guard but Lake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lake tries to break the clinch but Gable is controlling the position.
Lake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Lake misses.
Gable wants to clinch up but Lake keeps it at a distance.
Lake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lake stuffs the takedown attempt from Gable. Gable gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lake is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gable tries to pull guard but Lake won't allow it.
Lake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lake lands with a right hand.
Gable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gable shoots and misses
and Gable takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniel Gable's cut is getting worse.
Gable rushes Lake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gable tries to pull guard but Lake holds him up against the cage and eventually Gable drops back down to his feet.
Lake tries to circle away but Gable has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lake has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gable shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lake as he avoids it easily.
Lake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Gable.
Lake gets in close and tags Gable with a short punch that almost sends Gable to the mat! Oh Gable is in big trouble! He turns his back on Lake, trying to create some distance but Lake rushes him, striking wildly and Gable goes down! The referee tackles Lake into the cage to end the fight! Lake is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Lake!
Cody Lake took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'See! That was to easy! Give me the title shot for the winner of Chimaev vs Ilmarinen because neither of them deserve it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Putte Ro (ranked 1177 p4p, 1307 weight class) and Danny Cruz (ranked 74 p4p, 82 weight class). Cruz has chosen FEEL SOMETHING as his entrance music. Danny Cruz 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Putte Ro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ro counters with a nice uppercut.
Ro moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Ro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Cruz.
Cruz misses with a left hand
and Ro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cruz won't allow Ro to pass to mount.
Ro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
Cruz won't allow Ro to pass to mount.
Ro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ro trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Ro has control of the leg.
Ro is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Ro.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ro is stalling here. Cruz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cruz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ro is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cruz gets to mount! Ro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ro has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ro turns into Cruz and is now in his guard.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Ro from controlling successfully.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz is pulling down on Ro's head. It's preventing any offense from Ro, at least for the moment.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz controls Ro momentarily but Ro frees himself.
Ro advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Ro sits in half guard.
Ro is really struggling to control Cruz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Putte Ro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ro moves away.
Ro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cruz scores with a nice head shot.
Ro lands a slapping body shot.
Ro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Cruz flicks out a counter leg kick but Ro steps away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ro.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Cruz lands a big right hand that sends Ro crashing to the mat! Cruz stays standing though and waves Ro back to his feet!
Ro is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Ro square on the jaw! Damn, Ro is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Olly Holy (ranked 494 p4p, 883 weight class) and Pelosi Davito (ranked 72 p4p, 118 weight class). Olly Holy 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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olly Holy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pelosi Davito!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holy is looking to clinch but Davito is avoiding it.
Holy wants to clinch.
Olly Holy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holy has Davito up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Holy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holy tries to pull guard but Davito forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holy jumps guard.
Holy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Davito is defending well. Holy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Davito has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Holy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olly Holy!
Olly Holy retains his middleweight title!
Olly Holy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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