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HRL5: Pappalardi vs Petric PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 1334 p4p, 2145 weight class) and Demassive Thibodeaux (ranked 166 p4p, 255 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of , Demassive Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakespeare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shakespeare falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice right hand that sends Shakespeare toppling to the canvas! Shakespeare scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux finish him?!
 Shakespeare is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demassive Thibodeaux!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaio Henrique De Paulas (ranked 24849 p4p, 24658 weight class) and Traicho Traev (ranked 666 p4p, 656 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaio Henrique De Paulas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Traicho Traev!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henrique De Paulas connects with a solid leg kick.
Henrique De Paulas throws a leg kick which misses Traev's front leg but catches the back leg as Traev tries to avoid it.
Henrique De Paulas wants to clinch up but Traev keeps it at a distance.
Henrique De Paulas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Henrique De Paulas!
Traev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henrique De Paulas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Traev has time to react.
A low kick lands for Henrique De Paulas.
A slapping leg kick lands for Henrique De Paulas.
Henrique De Paulas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henrique De Paulas with a nice calf kick.
Traev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Traev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henrique De Paulas.
Traev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henrique De Paulas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henrique De Paulas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Henrique De Paulas tenderised Traev's leg. Traev is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Henrique De Paulas. That's going to slow Traev down.
Traev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Traev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Traev shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body punch from Henrique De Paulas.
Traev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henrique De Paulas sprawls well. Henrique De Paulas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Traev gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaio Henrique De Paulas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Traicho Traev.
Henrique De Paulas scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Henrique De Paulas.
Henrique De Paulas connects with a leg kick.
Henrique De Paulas forces Traev back against the cage and clinches.
Henrique De Paulas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Traev has Henrique De Paulas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henrique De Paulas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traev is looking to break free of the clinch but Henrique De Paulas has double underhooks.
Henrique De Paulas lands a shot to the body.
Traev takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Traicho Traev has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Henrique De Paulas.
Henrique De Paulas tries to work over Traev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henrique De Paulas is defending well.
Henrique De Paulas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Henrique De Paulas tries to land knees in the clinch but Traev avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique De Paulas crunches a lovely knee into Traev's ribcage.
Traev prevents Henrique De Paulas from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Henrique De Paulas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henrique De Paulas.
Come on Henrique De Paulas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Henrique De Paulas tries to stall but Traev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Traev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Traev misses with a knee to the head.
Henrique De Paulas prevents a body shot from Traev.
A left hand lands to the body for Traev.
Traev breaks from the clinch.
Traev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henrique De Paulas. Henrique De Paulas obviously looking to wear him down.
Henrique De Paulas rushes Traev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henrique De Paulas scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henrique De Paulas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Traev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henrique De Paulas tries to break the clinch but Traev is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Henrique De Paulas breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Henrique De Paulas.
Henrique De Paulas connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henrique De Paulas throws a low kick, looking for Traev's leg but Traev calmly moves out of range.
Henrique De Paulas clinches up with Traev and pushes him back against the cage.
Traev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henrique De Paulas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henrique De Paulas.
Henrique De Paulas manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaio Henrique De Paulas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Traicho Traev'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.
Henrique De Paulas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Henrique De Paulas connects with a leg kick.
Traev darts in looking for a takedown but Henrique De Paulas gets double underhooks and turns Traev into the cage.
Traicho Traev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henrique De Paulas connects with an inside leg kick.
Traev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henrique De Paulas.
Henrique De Paulas is looking to slow Traev down with leg kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henrique De Paulas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Traev can do to turn this around?
Henrique De Paulas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Traev avoiding damage as Henrique De Paulas throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Traev can't get the takedown.
Henrique De Paulas wants to get back to striking at distance but Traev won't allow it.
Henrique De Paulas works on Traev's body with a couple of short punches.
Henrique De Paulas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Henrique De Paulas.
Henrique De Paulas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Traev is looking to clinch but Henrique De Paulas is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Henrique De Paulas misses its target.
Henrique De Paulas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kaio Henrique De Paulas is winning the standup battle so far.
Traev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henrique De Paulas to the mat! Henrique De Paulas manages to get full guard.
Traev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Henrique De Paulas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Henrique De Paulas has escaped and now he's on top!
Traev working a defensive guard here.
Traev working a defensive guard but Henrique De Paulas manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henrique De Paulas advances to full mount.
Traev tries to lock up and control but Henrique De Paulas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Traev tries to reverse the position but Henrique De Paulas maintains control.
Henrique De Paulas controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henrique De Paulas wants to control the pace but Traev is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique De Paulas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Traev's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Traev is trying desperately to improve position.
You get the feeling that Traev really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Traev wants to hold on but Henrique De Paulas pushes him away.
Traev is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Henrique De Paulas controlling from mount.
Traev regains half guard.
Henrique De Paulas is taking a breather. Traev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Traev is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Traev trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaio Henrique De Paulas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Traicho Traev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Traev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henrique De Paulas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Traev is working for takedown but Henrique De Paulas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Traev tries to throw a body punch but Henrique De Paulas avoids it by throwing Traev back against the cage.
Traev lands with a right to the head.
Traev avoids the elbow strike from Henrique De Paulas, against the cage.
Henrique De Paulas gets underhooks to prevent Traev's takedown attempt.
Henrique De Paulas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henrique De Paulas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Traev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henrique De Paulas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Traev circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Henrique De Paulas.
Traev moves into the clinch successfully.
Traev fails to pull guard.
Kaio Henrique De Paulas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Traicho Traev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henrique De Paulas obliges.
Traev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaio Henrique De Paulas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henrique De Paulas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henrique De Paulas.
Traev shoots in looking for a takedown. Henrique De Paulas tries to sprawl out of it but Traev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henrique De Paulas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Henrique De Paulas.
Traev looks to score with a jab to the body but Henrique De Paulas is just out of range.
Henrique De Paulas clinches up against the cage.
Henrique De Paulas misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henrique De Paulas working Traev over with knees to the body.
Henrique De Paulas just leaning against Traev, taking a breather.
Henrique De Paulas slowing the pace effectively.
Traev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Traev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Traev fails with the takedown
enabling Henrique De Paulas to counter with a crisp jab.
Henrique De Paulas connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traev throws a leg kick
and Henrique De Paulas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Traev is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Henrique De Paulas.
Traev tries to clinch but Henrique De Paulas moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique De Paulas lands a leg kick that knocks Traev off balance momentarily.
Traev tries to keep at a distance but Henrique De Paulas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Henrique De Paulas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traev goes for a double leg but Henrique De Paulas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henrique De Paulas continues to drive forward.
Henrique De Paulas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henrique De Paulas lands a right hook to the body.
Traev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henrique De Paulas swivels and escapes.
Traev tries to clinch up.
Traev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Henrique De Paulas.
Henrique De Paulas is looking to clinch but Traev is avoiding it.
Traev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Henrique De Paulas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Henrique De Paulas tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Henrique De Paulas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kaio Henrique De Paulas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traev looking to break Henrique De Paulas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Henrique De Paulas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Traev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Traev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Traev avoiding Henrique De Paulas 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaio Henrique De Paulas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henrique De Paulas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaio Henrique De Paulas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Debu Kusogaki (ranked 3549 p4p, 3822 weight class) and Pop Corn (ranked 444 p4p, 461 weight class). Kusogaki comes to the cage accompanied by Sumo. Pop Corn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Debu Kusogaki'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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Debu Kusogaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pop Corn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Corn.
Corn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Corn avoids the body shot from Kusogaki.
Kusogaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Corn can't break the clinch.
Kusogaki stalling.
Corn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kusogaki wants the takedown. Corn is fighting it off but Kusogaki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Corn's guard against the cage.
Corn has his foot on Kusogaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kusogaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Corn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kusogaki rolls with it to try and escape but Corn cranks on the arm and Kusogaki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pop Corn!
Pop Corn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devon Nzee (ranked 2796 p4p, 2351 weight class) and Givaldo Torres (ranked 337 p4p, 295 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Devon Nzee has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Devon Nzee seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Devon Nzee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Givaldo Torres!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Torres.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nzee fails to land the takedown.
Torres keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torres stuns Nzee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Nzee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nzee ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Nzee takes the fight into the clinch.
Torres tries to work over Nzee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres lands a body punch.
Torres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nzee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torres smiles and moves away.
Givaldo Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres jabs Nzee right on the nose. Nzee blinks but takes it well.
Torres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Torres has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Torres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nzee. Nzee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torres lunges at Nzee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nzee's hand.
A left lands for Torres.
Torres jabs at Nzee's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nzee was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Givaldo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nzee's elbow.
Torres misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nzee tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Nzee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Torres.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torres misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nzee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Torres is trying to keep an underhook but Nzee manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nzee is looking for a kimura here.
Torres tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nzee has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Torres is looking to improve his position but Nzee isn't that keen on the idea.
Torres is still trying to improve position.
Nzee looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nzee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres is in all sorts of trouble here.
Torres keeps trying to improve his position.
Torres wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nzee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nzee looking to secure an arm triangle but Torres defends it well.
Nzee looking to finish with strikes here!
Nzee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nzee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Givaldo Torres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Torres does it's job there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nzee or perhaps it was just good defense by Torres, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torres takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee blocks a body shot from Torres.
Nzee pulls guard effortlessly.
Nzee looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Nzee is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres trying to control but Nzee is working from the bottom.
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nzee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Nzee's legs - danger averted.
Nzee keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Nzee looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nzee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Nzee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nzee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nzee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Nzee's legs - danger averted.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Nzee.
Torres really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nzee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nzee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.
Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nzee is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
Devon Nzee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nzee is keeping the position for now.
Nzee wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres drops back looking for a leg! Nzee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nzee manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Nzee's guard.
Nzee looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres wants to control from the top but Nzee keeps moving.
Nzee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nzee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nzee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nzee has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Torres doesn't defend quickly enough and Nzee has managed to lock this one up! Can Torres escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nzee on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Devon Nzee!
Devon Nzee tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Methuselah Honeysuckle (ranked 1880 p4p, 1032 weight class) and Peyton Moore (ranked 296 p4p, 163 weight class). Honeysuckle comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphy's - Warriors Code. Peyton Moore has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Methuselah Honeysuckle's 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Methuselah Honeysuckle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peyton Moore!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honeysuckle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Honeysuckle misses with a looping left.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Honeysuckle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Honeysuckle landing knees to the body.
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Honeysuckle instigates a clinch.
Honeysuckle digs a right hand into Moore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moore's gas tank.
Honeysuckle effectively controlling the action here.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Honeysuckle stalls.
Moore is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore is working Honeysuckle over against the cage.
Honeysuckle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Honeysuckle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Honeysuckle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Honeysuckle avoiding damage.
Moore is looking to control Honeysuckle's arms but Honeysuckle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moore has his back to the cage.
Honeysuckle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Honeysuckle.
Moore controlling the action here for a moment.
Honeysuckle is struggling to control the position.
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honeysuckle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Honeysuckle throws a body kick that misses.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Honeysuckle moved out of range nicely.
Moore swings for the body but Honeysuckle moves out of range.
Moore throws a hook but Honeysuckle blocks it.
Honeysuckle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moore. That did some damage!
Honeysuckle is looking to clinch.
Moore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Honeysuckle.
Moore blocks a jab.
Honeysuckle jabs at Moore's body.
Honeysuckle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moore throws a low kick but Honeysuckle moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honeysuckle tries to clinch up
and Moore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Honeysuckle thinking.
A head kick by Honeysuckle misses
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Honeysuckle moves into range and clinches up with Moore.
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Honeysuckle's knee but Honeysuckle avoids it well.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moore.
Honeysuckle tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Honeysuckle looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Honeysuckle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moore scores with a kick to the body.
Moore keeps Honeysuckle at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honeysuckle misses with a body punch
and Moore 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!
Honeysuckle tries to clinch up
and Moore counters with a two punch combo.
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Honeysuckle misses the body punch
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore misses with a body shot
and Honeysuckle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honeysuckle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Honeysuckle throws a leg kick
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Honeysuckle fakes the leg kick and cracks Moore in the body.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore throws a body punch but Honeysuckle moves out of range.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Honeysuckle scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peyton Moore will probably get the nod.
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.
Moore gets tackled into the cage by Honeysuckle. Honeysuckle maintains the clinch.
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Honeysuckle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moore throws the left hand but Honeysuckle avoids the punch easily.
Honeysuckle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore stuns Honeysuckle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Honeysuckle tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Honeysuckle is looking to clinch.
Moore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore blocks a low kick nicely.
Moore scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Honeysuckle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Honeysuckle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honeysuckle blocks a jab.
Honeysuckle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore connects with an inside leg kick.
Moore moves out of range of the body kick.
Honeysuckle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moore breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle is looking to chop away at Moore's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Honeysuckle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moore in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Moore lands a body shot.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Honeysuckle misses with a left hand
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore cracks Honeysuckle with a hook to the temple - Honeysuckle is on wobbly legs here! Moore swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Honeysuckle falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Moore wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peyton Moore!
Peyton Moore was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Methuselah Honeysuckle had this to say: 'A bump in the road, I'll be back better and hungrier!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Peccati (ranked 1712 p4p, 1229 weight class) and Lou Leonard (ranked 228 p4p, 163 weight class). Lou Leonard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marco Peccati'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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Peccati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lou Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard connects with a right hand. Peccati shakes it off.
No luck for Peccati with that takedown attempt.
Leonard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Peccati.
Peccati shoots in for a double leg but Leonard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peccati closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonard circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Peccati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Leonard as Peccati shoots in.
Leonard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peccati shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leonard pinned against the cage. Leonard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccati goes for a double leg but Leonard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leonard continues to drive forward.
Leonard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peccati backwards.
Peccati is trying to pull guard but Leonard has him pressed against the cage.
Leonard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peccati backwards.
Leonard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leonard.
Peccati is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leonard is defending well.
Peccati fails to pull guard.
Leonard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Leonard lands a body shot.
Leonard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peccati jumps guard but Leonard stands there with Peccati around his waist. Peccati gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leonard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leonard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peccati backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Leonard.
Peccati looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leonard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peccati drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leonard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leonard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peccati fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leonard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peccati fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leonard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peccati is trying to drag Leonard to the mat but Leonard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peccati is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leonard to keep the fight standing.
Leonard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peccati blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peccati tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leonard smiles and moves away.
Peccati changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leonard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leonard sneaks out the side door and pushes Peccati away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peccati or perhaps it was just good defense by Leonard, which made it look bad.
Peccati shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leonard but Leonard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leonard wants to clinch up but Peccati keeps it at a distance.
Peccati throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leonard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peccati is in Leonard's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peccati is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard wants to stand but Peccati is controlling the position.
Peccati drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peccati jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peccati is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Peccati drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leonard dives on top into guard.
Peccati looking for a guillotine here but Leonard defends easily.
Leonard is looking to stand up but Peccati won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Leonard dominated that round.
That's time! Peccati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Peccati fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leonard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peccati shoots and misses
and Leonard counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Leonard.
Leonard swings wildly with an uppercut but Peccati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leonard throws a punch but it's blocked by Peccati.
Peccati takes a shot to the head.
Leonard has a couple of punches blocked by Peccati.
Peccati fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Peccati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peccati is trying to pull guard but Leonard has him pressed against the cage.
Leonard lands a shoulder strike.
Leonard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leonard throws a head punch that misses.
Leonard lands with a light punch inside.
Leonard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Leonard.
Peccati is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Leonard.
Peccati blocks an uppercut.
Lou Leonard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leonard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peccati's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peccati fails to pull guard.
Peccati blocking some punches.
Peccati is trying to pull guard but Leonard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Leonard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonard lands with a light punch inside.
Peccati is rocked!
Leonard lands a big right hand that drops Peccati! The killer instinct kicks in and Leonard finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Leonard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Leonard!
Lou Leonard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds (ranked 1316 p4p, 977 weight class) and Anton Krylov (ranked 175 p4p, 136 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov shoots in and bounces TheNoseBleeds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
TheNoseBleeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krylov is controlling him.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krylov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
TheNoseBleeds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds wants to get back to his feet but Krylov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Krylov trying to control but TheNoseBleeds is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Krylov throws a hook but TheNoseBleeds avoids it easily.
TheNoseBleeds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by TheNoseBleeds.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheNoseBleeds. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from TheNoseBleeds misses.
Krylov with the counter takedown but TheNoseBleeds avoids it easily.
Krylov slips a straight right by TheNoseBleeds.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. TheNoseBleeds catches Krylov right on the button with a cross.
TheNoseBleeds ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Krylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TheNoseBleeds.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov looks for a takedown but TheNoseBleeds sprawls well.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a hook. Krylov ducked under it nicely.
Krylov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krylov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
TheNoseBleeds throws a lazy right hand but Krylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
TheNoseBleeds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a hook.
TheNoseBleeds throws out a loose jab but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
TheNoseBleeds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krylov fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from TheNoseBleeds misses the target.
Krylov slips a straight right by TheNoseBleeds.
TheNoseBleeds thows a left - swing and a miss!
TheNoseBleeds misses with a looping right.
Krylov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by TheNoseBleeds.
Krylov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
TheNoseBleeds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krylov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with TheNoseBleeds but TheNoseBleeds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Krylov.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Krylov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
TheNoseBleeds sneaks out the side door and pushes Krylov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown but TheNoseBleeds shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Krylov.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from TheNoseBleeds misses.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of TheNoseBleeds's head but TheNoseBleeds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krylov is defended easily by TheNoseBleeds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Krylov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TheNoseBleeds avoids it really well and circles away.
Krylov shoots in looking for a takedown but TheNoseBleeds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krylov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krylov defending well as TheNoseBleeds loads up on a big left hand.
TheNoseBleeds throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
No luck for Krylov with that takedown attempt.
Krylov slips under a jab.
Krylov throws out a loose jab but TheNoseBleeds uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov slips under a jab.
Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from TheNoseBleeds.
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract TheNoseBleeds.
TheNoseBleeds throws the left hand but Krylov avoids the punch easily.
TheNoseBleeds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a left hand
and Krylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
TheNoseBleeds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krylov.
TheNoseBleeds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krylov can do to turn this around?
TheNoseBleeds throws a lazy right hand but Krylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krylov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a hook.
TheNoseBleeds throws a lazy uppercut
and TheNoseBleeds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
TheNoseBleeds loads up on a big right hand but Krylov slips the punch.
TheNoseBleeds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and TheNoseBleeds wants it to stay on the feet.
TheNoseBleeds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krylov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! TheNoseBleeds scrambles back to his feet.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a left hand
and Krylov counters with a shoot takedown. TheNoseBleeds fights it but they end up in guard.
Krylov won't allow TheNoseBleeds to get back to his feet.
Krylov passes into half guard.
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura but TheNoseBleeds is defending well.
Krylov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
TheNoseBleeds is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Krylov letting TheNoseBleeds take a breather here.
Krylov wants a takedown.
Krylov tries to score a body lock takedown but TheNoseBleeds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Krylov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheNoseBleeds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
TheNoseBleeds scores with a shot to the side of Krylov's head.
TheNoseBleeds prevents a takedown attempt there.
Krylov goes for a takedown in the clinch but TheNoseBleeds prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
TheNoseBleeds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krylov goes for a takedown in the clinch but TheNoseBleeds prevents it.
TheNoseBleeds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TheNoseBleeds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Krylov tries to counter it with a takedown but TheNoseBleeds pushes his down on his head and steps out.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a hook. Krylov ducked under it nicely.
TheNoseBleeds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and TheNoseBleeds wants it to stay on the feet.
TheNoseBleeds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Krylov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
TheNoseBleeds keeping moving, preventing Krylov from controlling successfully.
Krylov controlling from the top position.
TheNoseBleeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krylov is controlling him.
Krylov 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.
Krylov wants to control from the top but TheNoseBleeds keeps moving.
TheNoseBleeds wants to stand and escape but Krylov is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
TheNoseBleeds throws a looping overhand right but Krylov ducks down to avoid it.
TheNoseBleeds throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds dominated that second round.
That's time! TheNoseBleeds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
TheNoseBleeds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krylov.
Krylov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
TheNoseBleeds misses with an uppercut
and Krylov counters with a single leg into guard. TheNoseBleeds didn't expect that.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but TheNoseBleeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krylov passes TheNoseBleeds's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Krylov is working for a submission of some sort.
TheNoseBleeds tries to kick Krylov off but Krylov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! TheNoseBleeds could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Krylov has cracked it and TheNoseBleeds is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Krylov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Krylov!
After winning the bout, Anton Krylov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freaky George (ranked 964 p4p, 1323 weight class) and Dean Stomp (ranked 92 p4p, 116 weight class). Stomp has chosen 80/20SKYBEEF as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freaky George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Stomp!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stomp shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stomp wants to control but George is keeping him busy.
George knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stomp on the ground.
George is controlling Stomp's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stomp is looking to advance position but George won't allow it.
Stomp is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp wants to free his trapped foot but George is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stomp wants to pass the guard but George is defending well.
Stomp wants to advance to full mount but George doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Stomp wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
Stomp passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stomp tries to advance to mount but can't.
George definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
George on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if George tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, George has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stomp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, George has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stomp wants to control but George is keeping him busy.
Stomp tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stomp has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stomp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George prevents Stomp from improving position.
Stomp in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... George is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Stomp!
Dean Stomp 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Pappalardi (ranked 370 p4p, 820 weight class) and Ante Petric (ranked 54 p4p, 100 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Felix Pappalardi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Petric!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pappalardi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Petric releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Petric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pappalardi doesn't seem bothered though.
Petric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pappalardi is breathing heavily.
Petric lands a big right hand that sends Pappalardi crashing to the mat! Petric stays standing though and waves Pappalardi back to his feet!
It looks like Felix Pappalardi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petric scores with a shot to the body.
Petric is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pappalardi rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Petric.
Petric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petric lands a nice looking body shot.
Felix Pappalardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pappalardi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petric darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petric looks to score with a jab to the body but Pappalardi is just out of range.
Pappalardi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pappalardi doesn't seem bothered though.
Petric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petric takes a swing at Pappalardi's ribcage but misses.
Pappalardi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pappalardi misses with a right hand
and Petric counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pappalardi! Petric lets Pappalardi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pappalardi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petric jabs Pappalardi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petric scores with a hook to the body. Pappalardi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petric drops Pappalardi with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Pappalardi! Petric dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Petric!
Ante Petric is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ante Petric 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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