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AVKT 13: Cleever V Castiana PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elberto Miguel Corona White (ranked 21645 p4p, 25413 weight class) and Jerk McQuirk (ranked 554 p4p, 560 weight class). Jerk McQuirk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elberto Miguel Corona White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerk McQuirk!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White forces McQuirk back against the cage and clinches.
White breaks the clinch.
McQuirk instigates a clinch.
McQuirk is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
McQuirk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQuirk has managed to clinch.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White breaks the clinch.
McQuirk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
McQuirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McQuirk's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White manages to break the clinch.
McQuirk clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
McQuirk can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White breaks the clinch.
McQuirk clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
White breaks the clinch.
McQuirk lands with a nice body punch.
McQuirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McQuirk is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McQuirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
White is breathing heavily.
McQuirk works over White's head and body with a nice combination.
McQuirk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McQuirk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from McQuirk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McQuirk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McQuirk gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirk looking to slow down the pace here.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White has McQuirk pressed against the cage.
White prevents McQuirk from breaking the clinch.
McQuirk can't break the clinch.
White breaks the clinch.
McQuirk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McQuirk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McQuirk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
McQuirk gets a clinch.
McQuirk working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuirk wants to break free but White has control.
White breaks from the clinch.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McQuirk closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
McQuirk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McQuirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McQuirk is trying to break free.
McQuirk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
White trying to stall but McQuirk improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
White breaks from the clinch.
McQuirk clinches with his opponent.
White looking to slow down the pace here.
McQuirk missing with knees to the body.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McQuirk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elberto Miguel Corona White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerk McQuirk.
McQuirk instigates a clinch.
McQuirk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McQuirk stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerk McQuirk dominated that round.
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.
McQuirk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McQuirk.
McQuirk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
White just leaning against McQuirk, taking a breather.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White has managed to clinch.
McQuirk takes an elbow to the forehead.
McQuirk has White pressed against the cage.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McQuirk circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirk defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McQuirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jerk McQuirk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White'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.
McQuirk wants to break free but White has control.
McQuirk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it.
White pushes off an throws an elbow but McQuirk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McQuirk is trying to break free.
White breaks the clinch.
McQuirk closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirk wants to break the clinch but can't.
McQuirk fails to pull guard.
White is trying to stall.
McQuirk breaks the clinch.
McQuirk moves into the clinch successfully.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elberto Miguel Corona White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
White wants to stall.
McQuirk is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to keep at a distance but McQuirk has taken the fight into the clinch.
McQuirk is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
McQuirk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables White to keep the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McQuirk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White counters with a series of strikes. McQuirk will be more careful next time no doubt.
McQuirk takes the fight into the clinch.
McQuirk is trying to pull guard but White turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elberto Miguel Corona White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerk McQuirk.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
McQuirk is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
McQuirk has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McQuirk has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
McQuirk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
McQuirk is trying to break free.
McQuirk tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McQuirk is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
McQuirk takes an elbow to the forehead.
McQuirk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elberto Miguel Corona White 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. And we move into the final round!
McQuirk clinches up against the cage.
White is struggling to control the position.
White misses with the head strike.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQuirk misses with a few strikes there.
McQuirk forces White back against the cage and clinches.
White breaks the clinch.
McQuirk lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
White lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with a wild combination.
McQuirk has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirk drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
McQuirk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McQuirk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
White stalls.
McQuirk is stalling here.
White breaks the clinch.
McQuirk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
White went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Elberto Miguel Corona White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McQuirk looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
As McQuirk tries to get set, White tries to push him back and clinch up but McQuirk manages to avoid the attempt.
McQuirk fails to land the takedown.
White went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirk drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
McQuirk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McQuirk can't break the clinch.
White is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McQuirk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but White is defending well.
Elberto Miguel Corona White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerk McQuirk.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White tries to keep at a distance but McQuirk has taken the fight into the clinch.
McQuirk breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuirk rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McQuirk darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQuirk gets a clinch.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McQuirk swinging wildly here.
McQuirk misses with a jab, cross combination.
White tries to counter by clinching up but McQuirk breaks away and moves out of range.
McQuirk rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McQuirk stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
White breaks the clinch.
McQuirk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elberto Miguel Corona White is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McQuirk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuirk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from White.
McQuirk can't break the clinch.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McQuirk clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McQuirk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away.
McQuirk has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerk McQuirk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McQuirk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerk McQuirk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Frieberg (ranked 25466 p4p, 25373 weight class) and Andres Anderson (ranked 616 p4p, 609 weight class). Anderson has chosen Many Men as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Andres Anderson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregor Frieberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andres Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frieberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frieberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Frieberg crashes against the mat.
Anderson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Frieberg easily slips into full mount!
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frieberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieberg lands with some strikes.
Anderson wants to control but Frieberg is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Frieberg tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Frieberg with shots to the head and body - Anderson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Frieberg 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.
Frieberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Frieberg throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Anderson has his hands clasped together but Frieberg breaks the hold and Anderson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Frieberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregor Frieberg!
The defeated Andres Anderson had this to say: 'Thanks for the support. I'll work harder than ever to come back stronger.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Martino Silva (ranked 25364 p4p, 4849 weight class) and Jett Robins (ranked 393 p4p, 351 weight class). Martino Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martino Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jett Robins!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Robins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Robins lands a head shot.
Robins digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robins sprawls well. Robins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Silva is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martino Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robins cracks Silva with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Silva tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Robins pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Silva is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jett Robins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Swain (ranked 5572 p4p, 6015 weight class) and Tito Vicenzo (ranked 573 p4p, 588 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vicenzo's choice of entrance music: Cadaver. The key to victory for Robert Swain 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Swain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tito Vicenzo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swain ducks under a wild hook from Vicenzo.
Vicenzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vicenzo taking a breather.
Swain takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Robert Swain has been cut.
Vicenzo drops Swain with a big knee straight up the middle! Swain is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Vicenzo moves into the clinch.
Vicenzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swain is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vicenzo'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.
Nice elbow from Vicenzo.
Oh Swain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vicenzo has him pressed against the cage.
Swain seems to have got his legs back now.
Swain is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vicenzo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Swain to the mat. Swain regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Vicenzo stands and steps away. Swain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicenzo clinches with his opponent.
Vicenzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vicenzo lands a head kick!
Vicenzo swinging wildly here.
It looked like Swain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vicenzo moves into the clinch.
Vicenzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vicenzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Swain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vicenzo throws a body punch but Swain moves out of range.
As Vicenzo looks to move away, Swain throws a big counter combo but Vicenzo just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicenzo throws a hook but Swain avoids it easily.
As Vicenzo looks to move away, Swain throws a big counter combo but Vicenzo just gets out of the way.
Robert Swain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vicenzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vicenzo decides to stand back up. Vicenzo steps back and let's Swain get back to his feet.
Vicenzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Vicenzo looks to move away, Swain throws a big counter combo but Vicenzo just gets out of the way.
Vicenzo has closed the distance and engaged Swain in a clinch.
Swain is trying to break the clinch but Vicenzo has him pressed against the cage.
Vicenzo has hold of one of Swain's legs. Swain is fighting the takedown attempt but Vicenzo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vicenzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vicenzo stands up and waves to Swain to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicenzo misses with a double jab
and Swain counters with a one-two to the body.
Vicenzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vicenzo throws a right hand that Swain ducks under and follows up with a left that Swain also avoids with ease.
Swain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vicenzo misses with a few strikes there.
Swain moves out of range of the body kick.
Swain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tito Vicenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vicenzo throws a series of strikes that have Swain backpedaling.
Vicenzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swain counters with a left and a right that stings Vicenzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicenzo misses with a hook. Swain ducked under it nicely.
Swain tries to keep at a distance but Vicenzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swain can't break the clinch.
Swain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vicenzo lands a takedown into guard.
Vicenzo content to stall in guard here.
Vicenzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vicenzo controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Vicenzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Swain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vicenzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vicenzo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Swain is trying to push Vicenzo away but Vicenzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vicenzo missing with knees to the body.
Vicenzo prevents Swain from breaking the clinch.
Vicenzo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Swain regains guard.
Swain wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vicenzo manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swain has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vicenzo is on him like a limpet, forcing Swain back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Swain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tito Vicenzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicenzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swain tries to keep at a distance but Vicenzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vicenzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Swain is trying to break the clinch but Vicenzo has him pressed against the cage.
Swain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vicenzo has Swain pressed against the cage, preventing Swain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vicenzo lands an uppercut.
Vicenzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swain tries to keep at a distance but Vicenzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vicenzo tightens his grip and picks Swain up, before dumping him to the ground. Swain manages to land in guard.
Vicenzo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Swain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vicenzo counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain is trying to break the clinch but Vicenzo is controlling him.
Vicenzo breaks from the clinch.
Vicenzo misses with a right hand
and Swain counters with a three punch combo that has Vicenzo backing up. Vicenzo nods at Swain to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vicenzo rushes Swain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swain can't break the clinch.
Swain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vicenzo has him pressed against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vicenzo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vicenzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vicenzo closes the distance and clinches.
Vicenzo taking a breather.
Vicenzo lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicenzo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vicenzo breaks the clinch.
Vicenzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vicenzo jabs Swain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vicenzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Vicenzo misses
and Swain counters with a one-two to the body.
Vicenzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vicenzo clinches with his opponent.
Vicenzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Vicenzo lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Vicenzo on the inside.
Vicenzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vicenzo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Swain regains guard immediately.
Vicenzo is standing up over Swain. Swain looks to escape but Vicenzo dives into side control.
Vicenzo happy to just control the position for now.
Swain is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicenzo controlling the position from side mount.
Vicenzo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicenzo controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Vicenzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Swain'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. This is the final round!
Vicenzo misses with an uppercut
and Swain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vicenzo closes the distance and pushes Swain back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vicenzo.
Vicenzo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Swain regains guard immediately.
Vicenzo is standing up over Swain. Swain looks to escape but Vicenzo dives into side control.
Vicenzo happy to just control the position for now.
Vicenzo is putting a hurting on Swain here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vicenzo stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicenzo throws a series of punches but Swain avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vicenzo misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Vicenzo misses the target.
Vicenzo throws a hook to the side of Swain's head but Swain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swain throws a big counter combination but Vicenzo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vicenzo throws a right and a left that Swain avoids nicely.
Swain is looking for a counter combo.
Vicenzo has managed to clinch.
Vicenzo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Robert Swain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicenzo is adopting a defensive guard.
Swain stands up and waves to Vicenzo to follow him.
Vicenzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vicenzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vicenzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vicenzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tito Vicenzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vicenzo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicenzo is continuing to stall.
Swain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Swain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicenzo controls the pace.
Tito Vicenzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Swain is looking to stand up but Vicenzo isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vicenzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swain moves out of range as Vicenzo throws a body kick.
Vicenzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Swain is being controlled here.
Vicenzo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Swain moves out of range of the body kick.
Swain appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vicenzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Swain tries to land a knee to the head but Vicenzo blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Vicenzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vicenzo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Vicenzo!
Tito Vicenzo gave a mention to Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Gentry (ranked 5970 p4p, 3647 weight class) and Tony Halme (ranked 519 p4p, 396 weight class). Halme has chosen Katri Helena-Katson autiota hiekkarantaa as his entrance music. Julius Gentry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julius Gentry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Halme!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Gentry.
Gentry misses with a hook.
Halme throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halme lands a head kick. Gentry smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Julius Gentry has been cut.
Gentry misses the jab.
Halme blocks a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gentry stalling in the clinch but Halme improves position.
Gentry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halme lands an elbow inside that Gentry shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gentry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gentry misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Halme tries to pull guard but Gentry won't allow it.
Gentry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halme can't get the takedown.
Gentry misses with the head strike.
Gentry working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentry.
Gentry can't find room to land a body shot as Halme controls the action.
Halme is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gentry - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Halme has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gentry uses from the top position.
Halme manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gentry manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halme's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Halme with a nice head shot there.
Julius Gentry's cut is getting worse.
Halme thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halme decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Halme fails with the takedown.
Julius Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Halme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halme closes the distance and clinches.
Halme stalling against the cage.
Halme tries to score a body lock takedown but Gentry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gentry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halme tightens his grip and picks Gentry up, before dumping him to the ground. Gentry manages to land in guard.
Halme is standing up over Gentry. Gentry looks to escape but Halme dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halme looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halme looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gentry takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Halme is working Gentry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Julius Gentry's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halme wants to control but Gentry is keeping him busy.
Halme connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gentry some visible discomfort.
Jeez, Julius Gentry's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Julius Gentry's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Halme!
After the fight, Tony Halme was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Nessen (ranked 5210 p4p, 6075 weight class) and Kadarious Smith Scantling (ranked 483 p4p, 523 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Nessen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kadarious Smith Scantling!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Scantling connects with a solid leg kick.
Nessen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Smith Scantling as the two fighters clinch.
Nessen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith Scantling is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nessen's half guard.
Smith Scantling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nessen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nessen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nessen holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith Scantling stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Nessen has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Smith Scantling manages to get his head free but now Nessen has transitioned to an armbar! Smith Scantling grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Nessen! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Nessen!
An out of breath Michael Nessen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Fields (ranked 4207 p4p, 2910 weight class) and Johnny Hogg (ranked 430 p4p, 321 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Hogg!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields shoots in looking for a takedown. Hogg tries to sprawl out of it but Fields keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hogg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fields wants to clinch up but Hogg keeps it at a distance.
Hogg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fields looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hogg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fields takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hogg scores with punches from side control.
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.
Hogg is chipping away with strikes.
Fields taking a bit of punishment here - Hogg scoring with strikes.
Hogg lands a huge shot from side control! Fields is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Hogg!
As Johnny Hogg got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Not including my sparring session, tonight was my first pro fight. I want to put the MMA world on notice. You've never met anyone like me. It's my time.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Der Hund (ranked 3214 p4p, 3048 weight class) and Vlad DaMan (ranked 354 p4p, 336 weight class). Hund kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dogs of War. Der Hund 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Der Hund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad DaMan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaMan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Der Hund has been cut.
Hund takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hund looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DaMan looks to land a left hand but Hund moved out of range nicely.
Hund tries to close the distance and clinch but DaMan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DaMan throws the left hand but Hund avoids the punch easily.
Hund closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hund has DaMan pressed against the cage.
Hund lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on DaMan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DaMan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hund pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hund tries to pull guard but DaMan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hund unloads a knee to the mid-section. DaMan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on DaMan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hund lands a left hand.
Hund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DaMan thuds his right hand into Hund's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DaMan misses with a few strikes there.
Hund clinches with his opponent.
Hund breaks the clinch.
Hund wants to clinch.
Hund tries to clinch up.
DaMan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hund goes for a double leg but DaMan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DaMan continues to drive forward.
Hund swings wildly with an uppercut but DaMan uses good head movement to avoid it.
DaMan tries for a takedown but Hund manages to get underhooks.
Hund keeps control of DaMan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hund breaks the clinch.
DaMan misses with a takedown attempt
and Hund counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Der Hund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad DaMan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hund stuffs the takedown attempt from DaMan. DaMan gets slowly back to his feet.
DaMan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - DaMan coming out on top.
Vlad DaMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DaMan looking to score a takedown here. Hund is defending well but DaMan drives through and ends up in Hund's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaMan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
DaMan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hund works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hund throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw DaMan working his ground and pound in the gym.
DaMan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DaMan controls from within his opponent's guard.
DaMan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hund 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.
DaMan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DaMan content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hund keeping moving, preventing DaMan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DaMan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
DaMan landing some decent shots from guard.
Hund is trying to keep DaMan in close.
DaMan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hund's head.
DaMan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DaMan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
DaMan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad DaMan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Der Hund's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DaMan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DaMan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hund is looking to clinch but DaMan is avoiding it.
DaMan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DaMan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hund tries to clinch but DaMan is having none of it.
DaMan punishes Hund's body with a nice straight punch.
Der Hund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hund tries to clinch up.
DaMan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hund has closed the distance and engaged DaMan in a clinch.
Hund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hund walks into a left hand.
DaMan scores with a nice strike.
Hund scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vlad DaMan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DaMan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hund.
DaMan lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hund fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hund avoids a punch combination nicely.
DaMan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
DaMan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hund is working to avoid the ground and pound but DaMan connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DaMan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hund keeps working.
Hund regains half guard.
DaMan controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from DaMan there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaMan working over Hund with some ground and pound. Hund looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
DaMan is trying to control the action in half guard but Hund is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full 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. DaMan connects with a nice short shot to Hund's temple.
DaMan lands with a punch from half guard.
DaMan prevents Hund from improving his position.
Hund is trying to control but can't.
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. DaMan connects with a nice short shot to Hund's temple.
DaMan controlling the action here.
DaMan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaMan lands with a punch from half guard.
Hund has hold of DaMan's hands but DaMan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hund is looking to get back to is feet but DaMan passes into side control.
Hund taking punishment in the form of punches.
DaMan is staying tight to Hund's torso, preventing him from escaping.
DaMan grinds an elbow into Hund's temple.
DaMan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hund some visible discomfort.
Hund taking a bit of punishment here - DaMan scoring with strikes.
Hund takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hund is working to avoid the ground and pound but DaMan connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaMan controlling the position from side mount.
Hund is trying to control DaMan's posture but DaMan avoids it.
Hund is working to avoid the ground and pound but DaMan connects with a decent elbow.
DaMan scores with a couple of short elbows.
DaMan is working Hund over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hund takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hund is working to avoid the ground and pound but DaMan connects with a decent elbow.
DaMan landing strikes.
Hund is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad DaMan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Der Hund's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. DaMan engages and cracks Hund with a massive lead left hook - Hund tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! DaMan is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad DaMan!
In defeat, Der Hund stepped up to the mic, saying 'sadly the match didnt go my way, but im gonna go back to training...smarter ...harder'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernand Legrand (ranked 2713 p4p, 2649 weight class) and Magnus Forsberg (ranked 381 p4p, 376 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernand Legrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Forsberg!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legrand dives in for a single leg takedown but Forsberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Forsberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legrand gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Forsberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Legrand.
Forsberg tries to kick Legrand off but Legrand keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Forsberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Legrand is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Forsberg!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forsberg is trying to stand.
Legrand sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Legrand lands a couple of good shots and Forsberg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Legrand working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Forsberg is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Legrand has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Forsberg taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fernand Legrand!
A relieved looking Fernand Legrand thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miet Cleever (ranked 1209 p4p, 1199 weight class) and Ramon Castiana (ranked 189 p4p, 187 weight class). Ramon Castiana told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miet Cleever!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ramon Castiana!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleever cracks Castiana with an open hand slap.
 It looks like Ramon Castiana has been cut.
Cleever has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Castiana misses with a lunging right hand
and Castiana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castiana doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Cleever to counter with a crisp jab.
Castiana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cleever counters with a left to the body.
Castiana misses with a takedown attempt
and Cleever counters with a stiff right hand.
Miet Cleever has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Castiana.
Cleever lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That has opened up Ramon Castiana's cut even more.
Cleever feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Castiana sprawling to the canvas! Castiana rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cleever finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleever fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castiana manages to avoid it.
Cleever drops Castiana with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Castiana looks back up at him and smiles so Cleever waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Castiana is rocked!
The cut above Ramon Castiana's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Castiana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cleever.
Cleever thuds a left hand into Castiana's body.
Castiana's coach down at Hilo Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Castiana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Cleever lands a beautiful left hook that drops Castiana. Castiana tries to recover but Cleever is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Castiana lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever is the new light heavyweight champion!
Miet Cleever decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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