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RSE 31: The Brimstone Gate PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Van Tonder (ranked 24803 p4p, 24251 weight class) and Ron Jacobs (ranked 447 p4p, 456 weight class). Van Tonder's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Orkney snork nie. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hendrik Van Tonder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Tonder sprawls well initially but Jacobs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jacobs is nestled in close to Van Tonder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jacobs looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jacobs stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Tonder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jacobs counters with a single leg into guard. Van Tonder didn't expect that.
Jacobs has gone for a leg lock! Van Tonder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jacobs's guard.
Van Tonder stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Van Tonder checks the leg kick.
Jacobs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Tonder checks a low kick from Jacobs.
Van Tonder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacobs shoots in and gets a takedown into Van Tonder's guard.
Van Tonder is breathing heavily.
Jacobs passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jacobs decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Van Tonder avoids them all with ease.
Van Tonder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Tonder tries to sprawl but Jacobs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jacobs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Tonder has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jacobs working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Van Tonder's thigh. Van Tonder counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jacobs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Tonder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jacobs, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs pulls Van Tonder in close to prevent any damage.
Jacobs has his feet on Van Tonder's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jacobs is looking to slow Van Tonder down with leg kicks.
Hendrik Van Tonder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Van Tonder.
Jacobs wants to counter with a clinch but Van Tonder pushes him away.
We've been informed that Jacobs has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jacobs lands in his opponent's guard.
Jacobs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Tonder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacobs cracks Van Tonder with a solid left hand.
Van Tonder keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
Jacobs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Van Tonder, up you get!
Jacobs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacobs postures up and lands a big shot to Van Tonder's brow.
Van Tonder throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Van Tonder has momentary wrist control but Jacobs slips an elbow through the middle.
Jacobs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jacobs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jacobs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Tonder to the ground. Jacobs is now in Van Tonder's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hendrik Van Tonder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Tonder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jacobs counters with a takedown into side control.
Jacobs tries for a kimura but Van Tonder is defending well.
Jacobs has hold of Van Tonder's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Van Tonder tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jacobs cranks the arm and Van Tonder screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Van Tonder, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ron Jacobs!
Hendrik Van Tonder spoke after the fight, saying 'Jis dit was amper'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Jahr (ranked 24980 p4p, 24683 weight class) and Sandi Cid (ranked 546 p4p, 570 weight class). Ragnar Jahr has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ragnar Jahr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sandi Cid!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jahr.
Cid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jahr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jahr misses with a combination
and Cid counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cid wants to control but Jahr is keeping him busy.
Jahr trying to control from the bottom.
Jahr is doing well to control the position and prevent Cid from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jahr is staying active underneath Cid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jahr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jahr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr is controlling Cid's posture.
Jahr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cid trying to control the position from guard on top but Jahr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahr keeping full guard, as Cid tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jahr misses with an uppercut
and Cid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses.
Cid shoots in and gets a takedown into Jahr's guard.
Cid wants to control from the top but Jahr keeps moving.
Jahr striking off his back but it's not causing Cid any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahr keeping moving, preventing Cid from controlling successfully.
Jahr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jahr wants to sweep but no luck.
Cid is fighting to break Jahr's control of his arms but Jahr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jahr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cid wants to control from the top but Jahr keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cid trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jahr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cid is trying to keep Jahr in close.
Jahr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jahr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jahr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jahr preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jahr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cid trying to control the position.
Jahr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Jahr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jahr misses with an uppercut
and Cid counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jahr misses with a leg kick
so Cid counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jahr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jahr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cid is one step ahead there.
Cid trying to control but Jahr is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jahr is pulling down on Cid's head. It's preventing any offense from Cid, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sandi Cid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cid has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jahr throws a body kick that misses
and Cid counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cid wants to control from the top but Jahr keeps moving.
Cid looking to sit in guard and control but Jahr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Cid has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Jahr manages to get his head free but now Cid has transitioned to an armbar! Jahr grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Cid! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandi Cid!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Skull (ranked 4844 p4p, 5384 weight class) and Jimmy Skoog (ranked 522 p4p, 570 weight class). Skull comes to the cage accompanied by Another one bites the dust. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite 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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Skull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Skoog!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skull delivers a nice body kick.
Skoog dodges the punch combination from Skull.
Skoog displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Skull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skoog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skull shoots and misses
and Skoog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skull thinking.
Skull throws a lazy head kick
and Skoog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skoog fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skull on the side of the head.
Skoog keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of Skull 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skull moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skoog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skull.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skoog! But no joy.
Skull throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skull tries to clinch but Skoog moves away
and Skull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimmy Skoog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Skoog.
Skull throws a sloppy head kick
and Skoog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skull rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skoog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Skoog! Skull is backing up but he can't get away as Skoog lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Skull and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Skoog!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Skoog thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jack Skull spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mohan Draxinger (ranked 3268 p4p, 24224 weight class) and Noah Kinsman (ranked 351 p4p, 463 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohan Draxinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noah Kinsman!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinsman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Mohan Draxinger has been cut.
Draxinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Draxinger blocks a head kick by Kinsman.
Draxinger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kinsman lands with a nice combination. Draxinger backs away looking to recover.
Kinsman misses with a shot to the body
and Draxinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Kinsman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Draxinger scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinsman blocks a head kick by Draxinger.
Kinsman tries a head kick but it misses.
Draxinger appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kinsman lands a jab-cross combination.
That kick from Draxinger tenderised Kinsman's leg. Kinsman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Draxinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kinsman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Draxinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Kinsman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Draxinger can pounce on him.
Draxinger throws a wild body kick that Kinsman sees coming a mile off.
Kinsman throws a head kick that misses.
Draxinger tried to counter with a leg kick but Kinsman avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinsman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Draxinger counters with a good low kick that Kinsman was not able to check.
Kinsman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kinsman misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kinsman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Draxinger counters with a nice leg kick.
Kinsman misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Kinsman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Draxinger doesn't seem phased though.
Kinsman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Draxinger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Draxinger throws a sloppy head kick and Kinsman moves out of range easily.
Kinsman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Draxinger.
Nice body punch from Kinsman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinsman looks to throw a body kick
and Draxinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinsman misses with a hook to the body
and Draxinger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kinsman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Draxinger counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Kinsman out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Draxinger is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mohan Draxinger!
Our winner, Mohan Draxinger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adiwang Leetoh (ranked 3628 p4p, 2346 weight class) and Jose Smalls (ranked 239 p4p, 171 weight class). Leetoh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mai Wai Bok Wai - Henri feat. Tohmo. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adiwang Leetoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leetoh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smalls has closed the distance and engaged Leetoh in a clinch.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Smalls lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Leetoh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leetoh.
Leetoh misses with some punches.
Leetoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leetoh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leetoh digs a right hand into Smalls's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smalls's gas tank.
Leetoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smalls lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leetoh backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leetoh tries a body shot but Smalls blocks it.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Smalls throws a punch but it's blocked by Leetoh.
Smalls lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leetoh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leetoh tries a body shot but Smalls blocks it.
Leetoh tries a body shot but Smalls blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Smalls is trying to push Leetoh away but Leetoh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smalls avoiding damage as Leetoh throws knees to the body.
Leetoh lands a hook that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Leetoh scores with a shoulder strike.
Smalls on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leetoh.
Leetoh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leetoh gets through Smalls's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smalls lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leetoh.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leetoh lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leetoh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Smalls on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Leetoh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leetoh lands with a left to the head.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Leetoh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smalls lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leetoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Smalls lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Smalls on the inside.
Leetoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Leetoh cracks Smalls with a nice body shot.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Leetoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls can't break the clinch.
Leetoh lands a nice shot to the body.
Leetoh lands with a left to the head.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Leetoh lands with a left to the head.
Leetoh lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leetoh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leetoh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh throws a head punch that misses.
Leetoh lands an elbow that stopped Smalls in his tracks for a moment.
Leetoh tries to land a knee to the head but Smalls blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Leetoh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smalls working aggressively here.
Leetoh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leetoh working aggressively here.
Smalls doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smalls digs a right hand underneath Leetoh's ribcage. Leetoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leetoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Leetoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Leetoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leetoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leetoh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leetoh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Leetoh.
Leetoh blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
Smalls working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leetoh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leetoh lands a damaging elbow.
Leetoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Leetoh lands a left hand.
Leetoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adiwang Leetoh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smalls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leetoh stuns Smalls with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smalls doesn't manage to clinch there - Leetoh circles away.
Smalls avoids the head kick by Leetoh.
Smalls tries to clinch but Leetoh moves away
enabling Leetoh to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Smalls has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jose Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalls is looking to clinch but Leetoh is avoiding it.
Smalls tries to clinch there but Leetoh circles away.
Leetoh tries to score with a low kick but Smalls moves his leg out of the way.
Smalls looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smalls tries to clinch up.
Smalls tries to clinch there but Leetoh circles away.
Smalls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leetoh scores with a jab to the body.
Smalls tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Leetoh.
Leetoh throws a head kick that misses.
Smalls blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls tries to clinch up but Leetoh circles away and keeps his distance.
Leetoh throws the left hand but Smalls avoids the punch easily.
Smalls walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leetoh swings for the body but Smalls moves out of range.
It seemed like Smalls was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leetoh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Leetoh misses.
Smalls tries to clinch there but Leetoh circles away.
Smalls drives through and clinches with Leetoh against the cage.
Leetoh lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Leetoh.
Smalls gets through Leetoh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Leetoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smalls working aggressively here.
Leetoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Leetoh misses with a body punch.
Leetoh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smalls blocks a body shot from Leetoh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh misses with some punches.
Smalls takes a knee to the side of the body.
Leetoh lands a hook that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Leetoh.
Leetoh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside.
Leetoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls tries to throw a body punch but Leetoh avoids it by throwing Smalls back against the cage.
Smalls goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leetoh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Leetoh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Leetoh lands a right hand.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Leetoh.
Smalls blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leetoh lands a good knee to the midsection. Smalls won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Leetoh.
Leetoh blocks an uppercut.
Leetoh tries to work over Smalls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leetoh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leetoh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Smalls misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smalls throws a punch but it's blocked by Leetoh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leetoh.
Leetoh swings wildly with an uppercut but Smalls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Leetoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adiwang Leetoh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smalls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Leetoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leetoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smalls's elbow.
Smalls can't break the clinch.
Smalls dodges an elbow strike from Leetoh.
Leetoh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smalls.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Leetoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Smalls controls his hands.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Leetoh has Smalls pressed against the cage, preventing Smalls from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smalls doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leetoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adiwang Leetoh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smalls tries to clinch but Leetoh is having none of it.
As Smalls tries to get set, Leetoh tries to push him back and clinch up but Smalls manages to avoid the attempt.
Leetoh connects with a body shot that sends Smalls's belly button to the back.
Smalls closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leetoh.
Smalls misses with a body punch.
Leetoh blocking some punches.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leetoh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leetoh lands an elbow inside that Smalls shrugs off.
Leetoh blocks a body shot from Smalls.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
Smalls working aggressively here.
Smalls blocks a body shot from Leetoh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leetoh.
Smalls blocking some punches.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Leetoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh throws a head punch that misses.
Leetoh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leetoh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Leetoh.
Leetoh keeps control of Smalls as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leetoh misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Leetoh.
Leetoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smalls can do to turn this around?
Smalls misses with some punches.
Leetoh connects with a knee to the head.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leetoh lands an elbow just above Smalls 's eye.
Smalls misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leetoh.
Leetoh lands an elbow that stopped Smalls in his tracks for a moment.
Leetoh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Leetoh.
Leetoh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smalls misses with a punch on the inside.
Leetoh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jose Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leetoh lands with a light punch inside.
 Smalls is rocked!
Smalls presses Leetoh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smalls is still on wobbly legs! Can Leetoh finish him?
Smalls working aggressively here.
Leetoh gets through Smalls's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Leetoh.
Leetoh dips a shoulder and cracks Smalls with a mighty uppercut! Smalls falls back against the cage and Leetoh unloads with a barrage of strikes! Smalls is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Leetoh screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adiwang Leetoh!
A very excited looking Adiwang Leetoh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skye Breeze (ranked 3221 p4p, 2417 weight class) and Mirko Zoccato (ranked 220 p4p, 177 weight class). Mirko Zoccato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skye Breeze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Zoccato!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoccato ducks under a wild hook from Breeze.
Zoccato appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zoccato fails with the takedown.
We've been told by Breeze's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zoccato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Breeze as he avoids it easily.
Breeze throwing a counter right hand but Zoccato manages to avoid it.
Zoccato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Breeze avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Breeze misses the target.
Zoccato has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Breeze is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Skye Breeze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Zoccato.
Breeze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Breeze lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoccato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Breeze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Breeze's corner calls for a 1-2. Breeze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoccato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zoccato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zoccato looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Breeze is concentrating on defense, preventing Zoccato from advancing position.
Zoccato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zoccato thows a huge punch but Breeze dodges it nicely.
Breeze is trying to control but can't.
Zoccato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Breeze defends it well.
Zoccato is looking for a kimura here.
Zoccato seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoccato is trying to work for a kimura but Breeze is defending well.
Zoccato tries to pass to full mount but Breeze defends it.
Zoccato seems to be working for a kimura but Breeze defends the submission attempt.
Zoccato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zoccato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoccato landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zoccato is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Breeze has managed to free his arm - good work.
Breeze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zoccato seems to be looking for submissions.
Zoccato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Breeze defending well though.
Zoccato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zoccato wants to pass the guard but Breeze is defending well.
Zoccato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zoccato landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoccato seems to be looking for submissions.
Zoccato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Breeze is in trouble now - Zoccato has advanced to mount!
Breeze is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zoccato swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Breeze is now in Zoccato's guard. A big mistake from Zoccato there, giving up the dominant position!
Zoccato has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Breeze should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zoccato has tightened it up now! Breeze should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mirko Zoccato!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Griggs (ranked 1993 p4p, 2354 weight class) and Burt Baklava (ranked 155 p4p, 176 weight class). Griggs comes into the arena with Can't Be Touched- Roy Jones Jr. blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donovan Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Burt Baklava!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baklava throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griggs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Griggs tries to clinch but Baklava is having none of it.
Griggs clinches with his opponent.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baklava lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Baklava misses with a body punch.
Griggs blocks a body shot from Baklava.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Baklava.
Griggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baklava tries to pull guard but Griggs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baklava blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baklava jumps guard but Griggs stands there with Baklava around his waist. Baklava gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baklava pulls Griggs into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baklava throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Griggs gets to his feet. Baklava looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Baklava swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baklava.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Baklava manages to avoid it.
Donovan Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burt Baklava.
Griggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baklava has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Griggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Griggs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baklava swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baklava lands with a nice body punch.
Griggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baklava misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Baklava.
Good exchange - Baklava coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baklava swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baklava throws the left hand but Griggs avoids the punch easily.
Baklava scores with a hook to the body. Griggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baklava misses with an uppercut. Griggs saw that one coming.
Griggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baklava displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Griggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griggs staying out of range there.
Griggs tries to clinch there but Baklava circles away.
Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baklava.
Baklava scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Donovan Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griggs is looking to clinch but Baklava is avoiding it.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Baklava swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griggs slips a jab from Baklava.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baklava misses with a left hand
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Baklava takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baklava swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griggs tries to clinch up.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baklava paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baklava fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baklava throws a hook but Griggs blocks it.
Baklava keeps the fight on the outside.
Baklava misses with a wild combination.
Baklava misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baklava fails to land with a series of punches.
Baklava ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baklava fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Baklava. That snapped Griggs's head back.
Nice jab there from Baklava.
Griggs scores with a hook.
Baklava tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baklava somewhat.
Griggs moves in looking to clinch but Baklava pushes him off.
Baklava misses with a straight right.
Griggs slips a jab and a cross from Baklava.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Baklava dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some wild striking there from Baklava.
Griggs wants to clinch.
Baklava is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griggs with a body shot.
Baklava has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griggs wants to clinch.
Baklava throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
Griggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baklava getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baklava misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baklava. Griggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griggs moves into range and clinches up with Baklava.
Baklava lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baklava jumps guard and drags Griggs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Baklava looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Griggs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Baklava controls Griggs momentarily but Griggs frees himself.
Griggs wants to get up but he can't break Baklava's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Griggs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Baklava looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Griggs wants to stand but Baklava is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baklava is looking for a triangle but Griggs pushes his legs off easily.
Griggs gets to his feet - Baklava follows without any prompting.
Griggs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baklava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Baklava.
Griggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baklava falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.
Baklava takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs tries to clinch there but Baklava circles away.
Baklava digs a good body shot into Griggs's ribs.
Baklava throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griggs moves in looking to clinch but Baklava pushes him off.
Burt Baklava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baklava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griggs moves away.
Griggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baklava ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baklava paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baklava swats away the attempt to clinch by Griggs.
Griggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baklava manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baklava.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Griggs moves in looking to clinch but Baklava pushes him off.
Baklava throws the left hand but Griggs avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baklava swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baklava stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baklava jabs at Griggs's body.
A right-left combo lands from Baklava.
It looks like Donovan Griggs has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baklava avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baklava.
Good shot there by Griggs.
Burt Baklava seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baklava looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baklava misses with a straight right.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baklava circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baklava lands a body shot.
Baklava keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Baklava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donovan Griggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Baklava misses with an uppercut. Griggs saw that one coming.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Baklava digs a good hook to Griggs's body.
Baklava throws a nice looking combination but Griggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baklava punishes Griggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Baklava swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Baklava circles away.
Baklava misses the shot to the body.
Baklava misses with a shot to the body
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.
Baklava is rocked!
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baklava paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baklava is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
Griggs walks into a left hand.
Baklava avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baklava keeps the fight on the outside.
Baklava circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baklava lands a nice shot to the body.
Griggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baklava misses with a shot to the body
and Griggs counters with a big right hand! Oh Baklava is in trouble here! Griggs follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Griggs!
After the fight, Donovan Griggs 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 Teofil Gielgud (ranked 1519 p4p, 2232 weight class) and Peter Rate (ranked 166 p4p, 249 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gielgud might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Witajcie W Naszej Bajce. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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250
6 - 0 - 0 |
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7 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teofil Gielgud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Rate!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rate closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gielgud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Peter Rate has been cut.
Rate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rate tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gielgud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rate fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Gielgud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gielgud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gielgud moves into range and connects with a jab.
That has opened up Peter Rate's cut even more.
Gielgud circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gielgud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rate tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Gielgud misses.
Gielgud dips to his left and cracks Rate with an uppercut!
The cut above Peter Rate's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Rate tries to close the distance and clinch but Gielgud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rate doesn't manage to clinch there - Gielgud circles away.
A jab from Gielgud misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rate throws a right hand that misses
and Gielgud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gielgud lands a big right hand that sends Rate crashing to the mat! Gielgud stays standing though and waves Rate back to his feet!
Rate is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Peter Rate's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Teofil Gielgud!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Clarkint (ranked 2644 p4p, 551 weight class) and Francesco Monroe (ranked 345 p4p, 86 weight class). Francesco Monroe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jean Clarkint'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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Clarkint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Clarkint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clarkint doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Monroe scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Jean Clarkint has been cut.
Clarkint has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clarkint there as he acknowledges the shot.
 Clarkint is rocked!
Monroe connects with a nice cross there... Clarkint is looking wobbly and Monroe recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Clarkint to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Monroe jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francesco Monroe!
Francesco Monroe 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny King (ranked 243 p4p, 704 weight class) and Temujin Namkhai (ranked 30 p4p, 81 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Namkhai's choice of entrance music: Batzorig Vaanchig - Mongolian Throat Singing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Temujin Namkhai!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Namkhai circles away.
King slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King misses the jab.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Namkhai.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Namkhai finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
King misses with a left hand
and Namkhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Lenny King has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namkhai misses with a body punch
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Namkhai closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King working aggressively here.
King working aggressively here.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Namkhai avoids it.
Namkhai lands a nice shot to the body.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Namkhai managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Namkhai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from King.
Namkhai misses with the head strike.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Namkhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King working aggressively here.
Namkhai can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Namkhai can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Namkhai has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Namkhai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Namkhai blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namkhai scores with a hook to the body.
King is breathing heavily.
Namkhai scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Namkhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
King tries a knee to the head but Namkhai blocks it.
Namkhai lands with a short shot to the head.
Namkhai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Namkhai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Namkhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Namkhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Namkhai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Namkhai lands a left hand.
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
Namkhai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Namkhai lands with a light punch inside.
Namkhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Namkhai misses with a punch on the inside.
Namkhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Namkhai managing to block the knees to the body from King.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
Namkhai lands a nice uppercut.
Lenny King's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King working aggressively here.
Namkhai is working King over against the cage.
Namkhai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Namkhai presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Namkhai lands a nice uppercut.
Namkhai tries a body shot but King blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Namkhai.
Namkhai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Namkhai has taken the fight to the clinch.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Namkhai scores with a hook to the body.
Namkhai breaks the clinch.
Namkhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Namkhai.
Namkhai moves into the clinch successfully.
Namkhai misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Namkhai.
Namkhai gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Namkhai misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Namkhai.
Namkhai lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Lenny King's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short body shot lands from Namkhai as the two fighters clinch.
Namkhai drops King onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! King is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
King is rocked!
Namkhai lands a big right hand that drops King! The killer instinct kicks in and Namkhai finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Namkhai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Namkhai!
Temujin Namkhai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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