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MILF 18 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semi Veainu (ranked 25441 p4p, 5709 weight class) and Freaky Craig (ranked 260 p4p, 240 weight class). Semi Veainu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Semi Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freaky Craig!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Craig.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Craig.
Craig looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Craig throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
Craig throws a lazy uppercut
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Freaky Craig has been cut.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Craig.
Craig lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
Craig throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu rushes Craig and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig avoiding damage.
Craig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Veainu tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Craig controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craig's elbow.
Craig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veainu up against the cage.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craig's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Veainu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Craig is trying to push Veainu away but Veainu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Veainu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veainu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Veainu as Craig tries to tie him up.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig leaning his opponent against the cage.
Craig misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Veainu - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Craig looking to stall.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig working hard to break the clinch.
Craig looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Veainu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Craig looks winded!
Veainu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu lands a left hand.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu scores with a shot to the side of Craig's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Veainu.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Veainu lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Veainu presses Craig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Craig controls the action.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Veainu.
A left hand lands to the body for Veainu.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Veainu.
Veainu lands with a left to the head.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veainu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veainu.
Veainu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Veainu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Craig is aware though and is defending well.
Craig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veainu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veainu is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Craig has his hands clasped together but Veainu extends and breaks Craig's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Veainu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Semi Veainu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louie Lopez (ranked 4166 p4p, 3934 weight class) and Chandler Warner (ranked 420 p4p, 409 weight class). Chandler Warner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Louie Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chandler Warner!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Warner controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Lopez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lopez controlling from the top position.
Lopez passes Warner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lopez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopez.
Lopez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Warner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopez.
Warner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lopez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lopez slows the pace down in half guard.
Lopez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lopez in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lopez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lopez working Warner over with strikes.
Lopez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lopez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Warner could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lopez has cracked it and Warner is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Louie Lopez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Faarooq Rahim (ranked 4294 p4p, 5530 weight class) and Justin Russell (ranked 420 p4p, 485 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Faarooq Rahim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Russell!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell fails with a takedown attempt.
Rahim shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Russell is trying to defend but Rahim finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rahim passes to full mount!
The referee warns Russell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Russell is looking to improve his position but Rahim isn't that keen on the idea.
Russell tries to hold on but Rahim pushes him away.
Rahim sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahim cracks Russell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rahim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rahim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Russell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Russell tries to reverse the position but Rahim maintains control.
Russell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rahim.
Russell wants to control but Rahim is having none of it.
Russell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahim raining down shots from the mount!
Rahim postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Russell bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rahim and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Faarooq Rahim!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Warrick Cager (ranked 3323 p4p, 4921 weight class) and Deveon Zelda (ranked 348 p4p, 454 weight class). Zelda has chosen Immortal Technique - The Point of No Return as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Warrick Cager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Deveon Zelda!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cager misses with a takedown attempt - Zelda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zelda stuffs the takedown.
Cager feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cager content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cager has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cager lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cager throws an elbow that misses. Zelda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cager's guard. Nice move by Zelda!
Cager wants to sweep but no luck.
Zelda looking to sit in guard and control but Cager gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cager postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cager pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zelda is keeping the position for now.
Zelda is trying to control the position but Cager postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cager is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zelda controls Cager momentarily but Cager frees himself.
Zelda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cager throwing strikes but missing.
Cager scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zelda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cager. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cager controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cager is looking to work some ground and pound but Zelda has wrist control.
Cager works over Zelda with some ground and pound from guard.
Cager throwing strikes from guard but Zelda blocks nicely.
Cager postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cager has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cager cracks Zelda with a solid left hand.
Cager postures up in Zelda's guard and throws a big left but Zelda blocks it.
Cager scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cager with a nice head shot there.
Cager looking to sit in guard and control but Zelda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cager is pulling down on Zelda's head to control his posture.
Zelda trying to control but Cager is working from the bottom.
Cager is adopting a defensive guard.
Cager tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zelda trying to control the position from guard on top but Cager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cager is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cager in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Cager there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warrick Cager dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cager dives in and grabs Zelda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zelda pushes down on Cager's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cager.
Cager shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warrick Cager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cager shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zelda as he jumps to the side.
Cager is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zelda's half guard.
Cager winds up and cracks Zelda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cager slips a nice elbow through Zelda's hands, connecting with Zelda's forehead.
Cager wants to control but Zelda is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Cager.
Zelda is trying to maintain the position but Cager is very close to passing his half guard.
Cager winds up and cracks Zelda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cager lands with a punch from half guard.
We've been informed that Zelda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zelda taking some punishment here, with Cager in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Cager.
Zelda wants to improve his position but Cager is controlling well.
Zelda wants to get back to full guard but Cager has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Cager landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cager moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cager working the ground and pound from side control.
Cager wants to control but Zelda is keeping him busy.
Zelda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cager wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cager scores with punches from side control.
Zelda is trying to control Cager's posture but Cager avoids it.
Cager is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zelda's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cager is working Zelda over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cager working the ground and pound from side control.
Zelda is not content to let Cager control the position.
Cager working the head with strikes.
Cager lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cager lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zelda down.
Cager in side control lands a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zelda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cager lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Cager's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cager lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zelda down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cager looks up at the clock and then as Zelda takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cager smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zelda is looking for a sweep.
Cager landing a few strikes.
Cager grinds an elbow into Zelda's temple.
Cager is putting a hurting on Zelda here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
Cager working the head and body with strikes.
Cager working the ground and pound.
Cager is working Zelda over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zelda taking a bit of punishment here - Cager scoring with strikes.
Cager remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cager lands a few punches from side control.
 Zelda is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warrick Cager dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cager drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cager postures up and lands a big shot to Zelda's brow.
Cager postures up and lands a big shot to Zelda's brow.
Zelda managing to control the position.
Zelda trying to control the position.
Warrick Cager overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cager postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cager wants to control from the top but Zelda keeps moving.
Zelda trying to keep a closed guard but Cager is proving a slippery customer.
Deveon Zelda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cager makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cager working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zelda's head.
Cager working some strikes from top position.
Cager trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zelda keeping full guard, as Cager tries to pass.
Cager postures up and lands a big shot to Zelda's brow.
Cager throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zelda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cager with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zelda keeping moving, preventing Cager from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cager loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cager is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cager throws an elbow that misses. Zelda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cager's guard. Nice move by Zelda!
Zelda trying to control but Cager is working from the bottom.
Zelda preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelda tries to free his leg and advance position but Cager is retaining full guard.
Zelda trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cager's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cager shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zelda as he avoids it easily.
Zelda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cager's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cager trying to control but Zelda is working from the bottom.
Cager chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cager landing some decent shots from guard.
Cager in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cager keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zelda's head.
Cager landing some decent shots from guard.
Cager stands up over Zelda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cager's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cager postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cager is working Zelda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cager postures up and lands a big shot to Zelda's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warrick Cager showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cager, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warrick Cager!
An out of breath Warrick Cager thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera (ranked 3624 p4p, 3839 weight class) and Pekka Kokko (ranked 375 p4p, 390 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pekka Kokko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Kokko.
A slow jab from Kokko misses its intended target.
Kokko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferriera misses with an uppercut
enabling Kokko to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferriera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferriera manages to pull guard.
Ferriera is adopting a defensive guard.
Ferriera has his feet on Kokko's thighs here. He's pushed Kokko off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kokko screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scooter McGraw (ranked 2831 p4p, 2974 weight class) and Reed Sosa (ranked 141 p4p, 146 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scooter McGraw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reed Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGraw moves away.
Sosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sosa gets tackled into the cage by McGraw. McGraw maintains the clinch.
Sosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sosa wants the takedown. McGraw is fighting it off but Sosa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McGraw's guard against the cage.
McGraw is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sosa dives into side control.
McGraw tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sosa easily slips into full mount!
Sosa prevents McGraw from getting the reversal.
McGraw tries to hold on but Sosa pushes him away.
Sosa trying to control but McGraw is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa controlling the pace for now.
McGraw tries to hold on but Sosa pushes him away.
Sosa wants to control the pace but McGraw is squirming around nicely.
McGraw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGraw holds on for dear life.
McGraw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGraw tries to hold on but Sosa postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGraw is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
McGraw can't escape the position.
McGraw is squirming around, avoiding Sosa's attempts to control the action.
McGraw is looking to get to half guard.
McGraw is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa tries to control but McGraw wriggling away.
McGraw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGraw tries to get out of the position.
McGraw is trying to escape the mount.
Sosa wants to control the pace but McGraw is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa prevents McGraw from getting the reversal.
McGraw tries to hold on but Sosa pushes him away.
McGraw is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGraw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Sosa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGraw rushes Sosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGraw blocking some punches.
McGraw has Sosa pushed against the cage.
McGraw scores with a hook to the body.
Sosa tries to stall but McGraw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGraw lands a body punch.
McGraw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sosa is trying to break the clinch but McGraw has him pressed against the cage.
McGraw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sosa or not.
Sosa is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from McGraw.
McGraw lands with a short shot to the head.
McGraw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
McGraw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGraw lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGraw lands a left hand.
McGraw scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from McGraw as the two fighters clinch.
McGraw scores with a shot to the side of Sosa's head.
McGraw lands a nice shot to the body.
McGraw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
Sosa is rocked!
McGraw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sosa is still on wobbly legs! Can McGraw finish him?
McGraw lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sosa to his knees! McGraw keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter McGraw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Vitali (ranked 3060 p4p, 2992 weight class) and Jukka Raikkonen (ranked 333 p4p, 328 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vitali might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ULKENDER - Machenskii. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roman Vitali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jukka Raikkonen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikkonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vitali!
Vitali is not content to let Raikkonen control the position.
Vitali is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitali is not content to let Raikkonen control the position.
Vitali definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vitali is trying to improve his position.
Raikkonen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vitali's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vitali is not content to let Raikkonen control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vitali shoots in for a takedown but Raikkonen shows good takedown defense.
Vitali gets caught napping as Raikkonen dives in and scores a takedown. Vitali manages to retain guard.
Raikkonen is fighting to break Vitali's control of his arms but Vitali is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Vitali keeps moving.
Raikkonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Vitali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitali tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raikkonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vitali prevents Raikkonen from improving position.
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Vitali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitali controls the position for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Vitali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Raikkonen shoots in but Vitali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raikkonen shoots in and gets a takedown into Vitali's guard.
Vitali seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Raikkonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raikkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vitali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Vitali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vitali drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vitali postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vitali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Raikkonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Vitali keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitali keeping full guard, as Raikkonen tries to pass.
Jukka Raikkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Vitali pulls Raikkonen in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen preventing the sweep.
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Raikkonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vitali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vitali tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raikkonen defends well and Vitali ends up having to push Raikkonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vitali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raikkonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vitali is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raikkonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Vitali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raikkonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raikkonen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Raikkonen throwing shots but Vitali is blocking nicely.
Raikkonen trying to control the action but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Raikkonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Vitali keeps moving.
Raikkonen looking to sit in guard and control but Vitali 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.
Raikkonen controls Vitali momentarily but Vitali frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vitali's guard.
Vitali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raikkonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Vitali keeping full guard, as Raikkonen tries to pass.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vitali pulls Raikkonen in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raikkonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vitali sprawls well initially but Raikkonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vitali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raikkonen content to control rather than advance.
Raikkonen trying to control from half guard but Vitali is working away.
Raikkonen wants to free his trapped foot but Vitali is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raikkonen is keen to just control but Vitali is a slippery customer.
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.
Raikkonen is stalling here. Vitali is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Raikkonen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vitali has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Raikkonen is looking to reverse the position.
Raikkonen wants to control but Vitali postures up.
Raikkonen is looking for a sweep.
Vitali working away.
Raikkonen is trying to improve his position.
Vitali working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raikkonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Roman Vitali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitali is staying active underneath Raikkonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukka Raikkonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raikkonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Raikkonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Lowery (ranked 3392 p4p, 2813 weight class) and Valentino Andolini (ranked 358 p4p, 307 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170
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171
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arturo Lowery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Valentino Andolini!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowery misses with an uppercut. Andolini saw that one coming.
Andolini connects with a looping right hand.
 It looks like Arturo Lowery has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lowery.
Lowery uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lowery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Andolini throws a right hand that misses
and Lowery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowery connects with a crisp jab.
Andolini misses with a hook
and Lowery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowery ducks under a wild hook from Andolini.
Andolini throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lowery counter with a right hand.
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!
Lowery connects with the punch.
Andolini misses with a lunging right hand
and Lowery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowery misses with an uppercut.
Andolini throws a body punch but Lowery moves out of range.
Andolini connects with a right hand. Lowery shakes it off.
Lowery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andolini.
An attempted straight right counter from Lowery misses the target.
Lowery is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowery takes a swing at Andolini's ribcage but misses.
Lowery scores with a nice head shot.
Andolini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini connects with a looping right hand.
Andolini throws an off balance right hand
and Lowery counters with a right hand to the body.
Andolini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Lowery misses.
Andolini misses with a jab to the body
and Lowery counters with a three punch combo that has Andolini backing up. Andolini nods at Lowery to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from Andolini misses.
Andolini throws a shot from downtown. Lowery moves away and avoids it.
Lowery throws the left hand but Andolini avoids the punch easily.
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!
Lowery staying out of range there.
Lowery is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lowery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andolini throws out a loose jab but Lowery uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Andolini misses.
Nice shot by Andolini.
Lowery looks to throw the jab but Andolini is out of range.
Andolini throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Lowery to counter with a crisp jab.
Andolini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lowery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andolini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andolini circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lowery to the canvas! Lowery doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Andolini keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentino Andolini!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Couture (ranked 2135 p4p, 2756 weight class) and Elix Juarez (ranked 245 p4p, 303 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raphael Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elix Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture throws a hook but Juarez avoids it easily.
Juarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Couture.
Juarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Couture to the mat! Couture manages to get full guard.
Couture looking to control.
Juarez has gone for a leg lock! Couture slips out almost immediately though and dives into Juarez's guard.
Juarez is trying to keep Couture in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture is fighting to break Juarez's control of his arms but Juarez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juarez is keeping the position for now.
Juarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Couture advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture prevents Juarez from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez is refusing to be controlled, as Couture sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Couture seems content to control.
Juarez tries to get to full guard but Couture has control of the leg.
Juarez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Juarez is staying active underneath Couture, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Couture seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Juarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juarez wants to control but Couture is keeping busy.
Juarez wants to get back to full guard.
Couture looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Juarez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Juarez tries to get to full guard but Couture has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Juarez wants to control but Couture is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juarez looking for submissions off his back.
Couture is looking to advance position but Juarez won't allow it.
Couture works his way into full mount!
Juarez is squirming around, avoiding Couture's attempts to control the action.
Couture looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juarez is trying to escape the mount.
Juarez tries to hold on but Couture postures up.
Couture wants to control the pace but Juarez is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture controlling from mount.
Couture trying to control but Juarez is having none of it.
Juarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juarez is working to get back to half guard.
Juarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Couture trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Couture takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juarez tries to lock up and control but Couture gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to control but Juarez wriggling away.
Juarez is looking to improve his position but Couture isn't that keen on the idea.
Couture trying to control but Juarez is having none of it.
Couture is really struggling to control Juarez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Juarez tries to hold on but Couture pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juarez is looking to improve his position but Couture isn't that keen on the idea.
Juarez is still trying to improve position.
Couture controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Couture dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Couture connects with a crisp jab.
Couture connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Juarez momentarily.
Juarez is rocked!
Juarez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Couture looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Juarez is still in real trouble! Can Couture finish him?
Couture tries to bench press Juarez off him but Juarez keeps the position.
Juarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Juarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couture is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Couture manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Couture is defending against the submission attempts here by Juarez.
Couture wants to control but Juarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Juarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Couture is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Couture wants to control but Juarez is keeping busy.
Raphael Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture wants to get back to full guard.
Couture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juarez is working away from the top position though.
Juarez 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.
Juarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Couture sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two 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.
Couture trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Juarez manages to pass to mount!
Juarez looking for a guillotine from mount but Couture is having none of it.
Couture defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Juarez.
Couture wants to hold on but Juarez pushes him away.
Juarez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Couture is holding on tight.
Couture defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Juarez.
Couture is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juarez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Juarez looking to isolate an arm here. Couture doesn't see it coming and as Juarez extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Juarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elix Juarez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aden Parker (ranked 1789 p4p, 1950 weight class) and Jardani Jovonovich (ranked 213 p4p, 223 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aden Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jardani Jovonovich!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovonovich slips under a jab from Parker.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Jovonovich's shoulder, as Jovonovich tries to avoid the shot.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jovonovich clinches up against the cage.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Jovonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
We've been told by Parker's head coaches at Freaky Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jovonovich has Parker up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jovonovich is trying to get back to full guard.
Jovonovich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jovonovich is controlling Parker's posture.
Jovonovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovonovich working a defensive guard here.
Parker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Parker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jovonovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Parker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jovonovich's guard.
Jovonovich is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Parker has his hands clasped together but Jovonovich extends and breaks Parker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jovonovich.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jardani Jovonovich!
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