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BANZAI COMBAT 58 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Miller (ranked 25778 p4p, 25074 weight class) and Frank Journeyman (ranked 502 p4p, 523 weight class). Journeyman has chosen Schizophrenic Phonk as his entrance music. Sergio Miller 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Journeyman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller avoids the head kick by Journeyman.
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Journeyman to the mat! Journeyman manages to get full guard.
Journeyman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Journeyman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Journeyman shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Journeyman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Journeyman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Journeyman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller stalling.
Journeyman jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Journeyman is retaining full guard.
Miller controlling from the top position.
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.
Miller gets to his feet - Journeyman follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Journeyman shoots in.
Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Journeyman's guard.
Journeyman wants to get back to his feet but Miller passes into half guard.
Journeyman looks winded!
Miller not doing much here.
Miller is looking to pass Journeyman's guard but actually Journeyman recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Journeyman is keeping the position for now.
Miller stays in close to Journeyman's body and controls the position.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Journeyman keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miller throws a strike but Journeyman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Journeyman trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Journeyman postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Journeyman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Journeyman ducks down to avoid it.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Journeyman.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Journeyman sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Journeyman is looking for the big counter here.
Journeyman misses with a series of wild punches.
Journeyman misses with a two punch combination.
Journeyman slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Miller tenderised Journeyman's leg. Journeyman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Journeyman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Journeyman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miller defends it well.
Miller avoids the head kick by Journeyman.
Sergio Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Journeyman shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Journeyman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Journeyman throws a head kick that misses
and Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miller manages to pull guard.
Journeyman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Journeyman has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
Journeyman postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Journeyman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller working for a triangle but Journeyman defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
Journeyman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miller has hold of Journeyman's hands but Journeyman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Journeyman wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to stand up here but Journeyman is controlling him well.
Journeyman blocks the strikes from Miller.
Miller is controlling Journeyman's trapped leg to prevent Journeyman from advancing to side control.
Journeyman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Journeyman looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Journeyman misses with a straight left.
Journeyman has managed to clinch.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Journeyman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Journeyman shoots and misses
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Journeyman does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Journeyman as Miller shoots in.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Journeyman is working for takedown but Miller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Journeyman fails with the takedown
and Miller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Miller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Journeyman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Journeyman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Miller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Miller is looking to pass Journeyman's guard but actually Journeyman recovers to full guard.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller wants to control from the top but Journeyman keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller controlling from the top position.
Journeyman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Journeyman for as long as he can get away with.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Journeyman wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Miller manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Journeyman on his heels. He'll look to pass Journeyman's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Journeyman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miller has Journeyman in his guard.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Journeyman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Journeyman has his hands clasped together but Miller extends and breaks Journeyman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Miller.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Miller!
Frank Journeyman was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is and i will come back stronger,its never over'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Stoyanov (ranked 5834 p4p, 16051 weight class) and Melvin Peterson (ranked 512 p4p, 525 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Stoyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melvin Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoyanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily.
Peterson with a nice calf kick.
Peterson throws a wild body kick that Stoyanov sees coming a mile off.
Stoyanov is looking to clinch but Peterson is avoiding it.
Stoyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Peterson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stoyanov's guard.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoyanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stoyanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Stoyanov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stoyanov is trying to keep Peterson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stoyanov holds on and takes a little breather.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Stoyanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stoyanov trying to control the position.
Stoyanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses.
Stoyanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
Peterson advances to half guard.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Peterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stoyanov is just riding it out for now. Peterson eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but Stoyanov defending well.
Peterson moves nicely into side control.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stoyanov keeps working.
Peterson working away.
Stoyanov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Peterson.
The strikes coming from Peterson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stoyanov is breathing heavily.
Stoyanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Peterson.
Peterson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson has an Americana. Stoyanov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Peterson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Peterson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Melvin Peterson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slant Grant (ranked 5209 p4p, 25567 weight class) and Katsumi Orochi (ranked 491 p4p, 540 weight class). Slant Grant could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Katsumi Orochi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slant Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsumi Orochi!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant thows a leg kick but Orochi checks it
and Orochi counters with a nice uppercut.
Orochi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a low kick, right behind Orochi 's knee.
Good standup being displayed there by Orochi as he connects with a hook.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orochi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grant at a distance.
The fighters circling - Orochi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant defending well as Orochi loads up on a big left hand.
Orochi throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant fires out a quick counter leg kick but Orochi just manages to avoid it.
Orochi throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Grant jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant throws a front kick aimed at Orochi's knee but Orochi avoids it well.
Orochi lands with a slapping head kick.
Orochi tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant tries to land a leg kick but Orochi saw it coming and moves away.
Orochi misses with a double jab
and Grant counters with an outside leg kick.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orochi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orochi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi misses with a head kick.
Grant looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head kick by Orochi misses
and Grant counters with a head kick. That will keep Orochi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Grant blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orochi checks a leg kick.
Grant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orochi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orochi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Orochi.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Orochi misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick
and Orochi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Katsumi Orochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orochi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orochi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grant doesn't seem bothered though.
Orochi looks to land a body kick but Grant moved away.
Orochi misses with a body shot
and Grant counters with a good low kick that Orochi was not able to check.
Orochi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Orochi throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Orochi.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a wild body kick that Orochi sees coming a mile off.
Orochi just misses with a punch to the body.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses.
Orochi throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Orochi misses
and Grant counters with a good low kick that Orochi was not able to check.
Orochi misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Grant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Katsumi Orochi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orochi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orochi throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katsumi Orochi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katsumi Orochi's cut.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orochi throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Orochi down.
Grant wants to slow Orochi down by chopping away at his legs.
Grant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orochi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Orochi throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi tries to work over Grant's front leg with a kick but Grant checks it.
Orochi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orochi is out of range and Grant settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi misses with a looping right.
Orochi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orochi misses with a series of wild punches.
Orochi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Grant.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orochi checks a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Grant might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Orochi misses with a head kick.
Orochi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grant makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orochi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant throws a leg kick but Orochi moved away.
Orochi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orochi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orochi misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Grant blocks the leg kick.
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orochi moves out of range of the leg kick from Grant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Orochi misses with an uppercut.
Grant throws a solid leg kick but Orochi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grant.
Grant avoids the head kick by Orochi.
Grant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Orochi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick by Orochi misses
and Grant counters with an outside leg kick.
Orochi is breathing heavily.
Orochi throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Orochi misses with a lunging right hand
and Grant counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Orochi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Orochi misses with a hook
and Grant makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A clash of legs there as Orochi blocks the low kick.
Grant scoring well with a low kick there.
Orochi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
Orochi takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grant misses with a low kick as Orochi jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slant Grant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Katsumi Orochi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Orochi avoids the head kick by Grant.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses.
Grant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Orochi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orochi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant throws a quick counter kick to the body but Orochi avoids it.
Grant throws a head kick but Orochi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi checks a leg kick.
Orochi misses with a looping right.
Orochi lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orochi.
Grant tried to counter with a leg kick but Orochi avoided it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Orochi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses.
Grant tries a low kick but Orochi avoids it.
Orochi looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orochi throws a counter combo.
Katsumi Orochi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orochi throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant avoids the head kick by Orochi.
Grant takes one to the side of the head.
Grant throws a head kick but Orochi moves out of range.
Grant checks a low kick from Orochi.
Grant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grant defending well as Orochi loads up on a big left hand.
Grant slips under a jab.
Orochi misses with an uppercut.
Grant thinks about countering with a head kick.
Orochi connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi lands a body shot.
Grant tries to work over Orochi's front leg with a kick but Orochi checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Orochi blocks the leg kick.
Grant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orochi.
Orochi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orochi counters with a stiff right hand.
Orochi throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
Orochi misses with a head kick.
Orochi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orochi missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
That kick from Orochi tenderised Grant's leg. Grant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orochi missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orochi moves out of range of the leg kick from Grant.
Orochi throws an off balance right hand
and Grant counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orochi throws an off balance right hand
and Grant counters with an inside leg kick.
Orochi blocks a head kick by Grant.
Orochi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grant throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsumi Orochi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orochi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsumi Orochi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petar Georgiev (ranked 5835 p4p, 3634 weight class) and Kareem Ford (ranked 532 p4p, 408 weight class). Petar Georgiev 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Petar Georgiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Ford!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Georgiev.
Ford keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Ford misses.
Decent striking displayed by Ford there.
Ford cracks Georgiev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Georgiev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ford finish him?
Georgiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Georgiev takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Georgiev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Georgiev manages to pull guard.
Ford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Georgiev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford 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.
Ford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ford 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.
Georgiev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ford on the ground.
Ford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ford won't allow Georgiev to get back to his feet.
Georgiev working a defensive guard here.
Ford drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ford seems to have locked his on tight now - Georgiev screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ford, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kareem Ford!
Kareem Ford got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Jolt (ranked 4021 p4p, 5451 weight class) and Braylon Mason (ranked 446 p4p, 498 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sylvester Jolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Braylon Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jolt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.
Good standup being displayed there by Jolt as he connects with a hook.
Mason looks for a takedown but Jolt sprawls well.
Jolt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sylvester Jolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braylon Mason.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolt throws a solid leg kick but Mason takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jolt.
Jolt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jolt throws a one two combo.
Jolt lands a jab-cross combination.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 It looks like Sylvester Jolt has been cut.
Mason tries to clinch up but Jolt circles away and keeps his distance.
Sylvester Jolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jolt stuffs the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jolt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jolt as he avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jolt defends well and Mason ends up having to push Jolt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A combination from Jolt does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolt fails to land with a series of punches.
Jolt lands a nice shot that snaps Mason's head back.
Jolt's corner calls for a 1-2. Jolt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left lands for Jolt.
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jolt counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason closes the distance but Jolt moves to the side
and Jolt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jolt.
Jolt with a nice head shot there.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Jolt from controlling successfully.
Jolt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolt throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
We've been hearing that Jolt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jolt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mason striking off his back but it's not causing Jolt any problems.
Mason is looking for a triangle but Jolt pushes his legs off easily.
Mason wants to get back to his feet but Jolt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jolt postures up and lands a big shot to Mason's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jolt trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Jolt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jolt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jolt defends it easily.
Jolt landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Jolt slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Jolt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Jolt's cut.
That's time! Jolt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jolt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Jolt. No joy for Mason on that attempt.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jolt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Jolt.
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Jolt misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries to clinch there but Jolt circles away.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jolt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Braylon Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Jolt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jolt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sylvester Jolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braylon Mason.
Mason is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Jolt.
Mason tries to clinch there but Jolt circles away.
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to clinch.
Mason moves forwards but Jolt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jolt gets caught napping as Mason dives in and scores a takedown. Jolt manages to retain guard.
Jolt manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jolt throws a nice looking combination but Mason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason throws a low kick, looking for Jolt's leg but Jolt calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Jolt.
A punch combination from Jolt misses.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason looking to score a takedown here. Jolt is defending well but Mason drives through and ends up in Jolt's guard.
Jolt wriggles free and stands up.
Mason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jolt counters with a three punch combo that has Mason backing up. Mason nods at Jolt to acknowledge the strikes.
Jolt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jolt works over Mason's head and body with a nice combination.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jolt avoids it really well and circles away.
Jolt feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mason is looking to slow Jolt down with leg kicks.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jolt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
Jolt lands with a good body shot.
Jolt lands a jab-cross combination.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jolt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Jolt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Jolt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mason shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jolt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mason is on him like a limpet, forcing Jolt back against the cage.
Mason controlling the action here for a moment.
Mason pulls Jolt into guard.
Mason is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jolt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jolt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Jolt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mason is trying to stand back up but Jolt is controlling him
Jolt throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jolt prevents Mason from standing back up.
Jolt throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Mason is staying active underneath Jolt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jolt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jolt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jolt lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Mason trying to control but Jolt postures up.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jolt.
Jolt is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Jolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jolt throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Jolt is working for a kimura but Mason is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jolt trying to control from Mason's half guard. Mason has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason keeping full guard, as Jolt tries to pass.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jolt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mason wants to sweep here but Jolt controlling him for the moment.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Jolt from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jolt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jolt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jolt scoring with some ground and pound.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Jolt slips an elbow through the middle.
Jolt prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jolt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sylvester Jolt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mason is trying to control the position but Jolt postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jolt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jolt is in close to Mason's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sylvester Jolt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jolt, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sylvester Jolt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dag Yilmaz (ranked 3034 p4p, 5109 weight class) and Che Campbell (ranked 356 p4p, 483 weight class). Campbell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 2 legit 2 Quit. Dag Yilmaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Che Campbell's chin.
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265
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285
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dag Yilmaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Che Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yilmaz wants to clinch.
Campbell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yilmaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yilmaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Campbell on his heels. He'll look to pass Campbell's guard now, I'm sure.
Campbell controls Yilmaz momentarily but Yilmaz frees himself.
Yilmaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yilmaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Campbell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yilmaz throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely.
Campbell looking for a guillotine here but Yilmaz defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yilmaz wants to get up but he can't break Campbell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yilmaz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yilmaz.
Campbell's corner calls for a 1-2. Campbell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yilmaz connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Campbell covering up! Yilmaz comes in with a big uppercut and Campbell goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dag Yilmaz!
Dag Yilmaz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Che Campbell spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck it. I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Dahman (ranked 2984 p4p, 3894 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 198 p4p, 242 weight class). Jonny Dahman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Dahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith shoots and misses
and Dahman counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Dahman to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith shoots and misses
and Dahman counters with a straight right hand.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Dahman tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Dahman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dahman as he jumps to the side.
Dahman tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dahman tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith is keen to just control but Dahman is a slippery customer.
Dahman wants to get back to his feet.
Dahman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to take a breather but Dahman is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahman is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Dahman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Dahman is working away.
Dahman wants to get back to his feet.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dahman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith wants to take a breather but Dahman is having none of it.
Dahman wants to get back to his feet.
Dahman is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith trying to control the action but Dahman is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dahman tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Dahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith shoots and misses
and Dahman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dahman lands a slapping body shot.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahman sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dahman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Dahman, which made it look bad.
Dahman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Good standup being displayed there by Dahman as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahman throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dahman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dahman is breathing heavily.
Smith wants to stand up but Dahman is controlling the position.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Dahman's temple.
Dahman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Dahman back against the cage.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dahman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dahman as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dahman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Smith has eaten all the pies!
Smith with a poor takedown
and Dahman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dahman moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Dahman tries to tie him up.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dahman controlling the action here for a moment.
Dahman breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Dahman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith with a poor takedown
and Dahman counters with a two punch combo.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Dahman lands a jab.
Dahman clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Dahman.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Dahman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dahman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dahman tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith trying to control the action but Dahman is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working Dahman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith wants to stand but Dahman has his arm trapped.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dahman manages to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith is thwarting Dahman's attempts to control the position.
Dahman is not content to let Smith control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith tries to stand and escape but Dahman is controlling the position.
Dahman punching from the bottom.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Dahman pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Dahman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dahman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith feints and as Dahman raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dahman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dahman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dahman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dahman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Dahman connects with a knee to the head.
Dahman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dahman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dahman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dahman scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Dahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dahman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Dahman 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!
Dahman lands a nice looking body kick.
Dahman connects with a nice looking jab.
Dahman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dahman counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Dahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Dahman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dahman.
Smith tries for a takedown but Dahman circles away easily
and Dahman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jonny Dahman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Dahman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dahman throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Dahman. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dahman!
Dahman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dahman tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dahman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dahman.
Nice uppercut lands for Dahman. That snapped Smith's head back.
Dahman gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dahman tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Dahman wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Dahman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahman tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dahman defends well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Dahman from controlling successfully.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith seems keen to control Dahman's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dahman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith moves forwards but Dahman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dahman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahman is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes Dahman off looking to stand but Dahman dives back in and keeps control.
Dahman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Dahman sits in half guard.
Smith tries to kick Dahman off but Dahman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dahman trying to control the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Dahman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dahman, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Dahman!
A very excited looking Jonny Dahman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 3951 p4p, 1935 weight class) and Cade Quinn (ranked 440 p4p, 236 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cade Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drago to score with a decent uppercut.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quinn.
Cade Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago clobbers Quinn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Cade Quinn has been cut.
Drago misses with a lunging right hand
and Quinn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quinn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Drago slips a jab from Quinn.
Drago throws a big counter combination but Quinn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Quinn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quinn misses with a hook
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quinn throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drago throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago swings widly with a right hand
and Quinn counters with a left to the body.
Quinn lands with an overhand left.
Quinn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quinn misses with a two punch combination.
Quinn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drago.
Quinn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quinn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drago's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
A swing and a miss from Drago.
Quinn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Quinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Drago lands a jab-cross combination.
Quinn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drago loads up on a big right hand but Quinn slips the punch.
A nice combination there by Quinn.
Drago throws a right hand that misses
and Quinn counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinn throws a jab when Drago was well out of range.
Drago shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Quinn digs a good hook to Drago's body.
Quinn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Quinn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Cade Quinn's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Drago misses.
Drago fails to land with a series of punches.
Quinn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quinn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quinn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Drago there.
Quinn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drago had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quinn lands a lovely overhand right.
Quinn misses with a body shot.
Drago throwing a counter right hand but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Drago is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Quinn scores with a three punch combo!
Drago bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quinn's head backwards.
Drago misses with a hook
and Drago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Quinn slips under a jab from Drago.
Drago throws out a loose jab but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drago.
Quinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quinn tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Quinn throws a hook but Drago blocks it.
Drago seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Drago looks to throw the jab but Quinn is out of range.
Drago scores with a nice strike.
Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quinn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drago. Drago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ivan Drago's cut is getting worse.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Drago throws an overhand right that lands on Quinn's shoulder, as Quinn tries to avoid the shot.
Drago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Quinn dips to his left and cracks Drago with an uppercut!
Quinn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Quinn.
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!
Quinn tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Oooooh!!! Quinn has knocked Drago down with a huge combo! Quinn steps away and waves a wobbly Drago back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Drago is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn scores with a body shot.
Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quinn lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Drago falls backwards - clearly groggy! Quinn dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cade Quinn!
In his post fight interview, Cade Quinn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Karaoglu (ranked 2787 p4p, 3203 weight class) and Marcoh Haas (ranked 321 p4p, 360 weight class). Haas has chosen Pulse and Anxiety as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Aziz Karaoglu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aziz Karaoglu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcoh Haas!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karaoglu looks to land a combination. Haas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Marcoh Haas has been cut.
Haas pushes Karaoglu up against the cage in a clinch.
Haas is leaning against Karaoglu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haas misses with a punch to the body.
Haas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haas throws a nice looking combination but Karaoglu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karaoglu takes a swing at Haas's ribcage but misses.
A right-left combo lands from Haas.
Haas throws a series of punches but Karaoglu moves out of range.
Haas moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haas struggles to land a body shot inside as Karaoglu controls his hands.
Haas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haas tries to work over Karaoglu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karaoglu is trying to break the clinch but Haas has him pressed against the cage.
Haas blocks an uppercut.
Haas struggles to land a body shot inside as Karaoglu controls his hands.
Haas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karaoglu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karaoglu is trying to pull guard but Haas has him pressed against the cage.
Haas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Haas.
It looked like Karaoglu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karaoglu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Karaoglu.
Karaoglu prevents a body shot from Haas.
Still in the clinch, Karaoglu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karaoglu tries to throw a body punch but Haas avoids it by throwing Karaoglu back against the cage.
Karaoglu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Karaoglu wants to sweep but no luck.
Haas is looking to stand up but Karaoglu won't let him.
Karaoglu looking to control.
Karaoglu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Karaoglu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haas sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karaoglu seems to be working for a kimura but Haas defends the submission attempt.
Karaoglu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karaoglu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karaoglu is trying to control the action in half guard but Haas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karaoglu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karaoglu continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karaoglu decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Karaoglu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haas.
A combination from Haas does no damage.
Haas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karaoglu throws a hook to the side of Haas's head but Haas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haas closes the distance and clinches.
Karaoglu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karaoglu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Haas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haas tries to work over Karaoglu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haas misses with a punch to the body.
Karaoglu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karaoglu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haas blocking some punches.
Haas tries a body shot but Karaoglu blocks it.
Haas scores with a hook to the body.
Karaoglu wants to break free but Haas has control.
Haas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karaoglu prevents a body shot from Haas.
Haas breaks the clinch.
Haas swats away the attempt to clinch by Karaoglu.
Karaoglu keeps the fight on the outside.
Karaoglu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcoh Haas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcoh Haas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haas misses the shot to the body.
Karaoglu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haas throws a body shot but no joy.
Karaoglu is looking to counter punch.
Karaoglu clinches up with Haas and pushes him back against the cage.
Haas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karaoglu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Haas throws a right and a left that Karaoglu avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Haas.
We've been informed that Haas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Karaoglu throws out a loose jab but Haas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haas looks to land a combination but Karaoglu avoids it well.
Haas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marcoh Haas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karaoglu throws a hook but Haas blocks it.
Haas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karaoglu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karaoglu misses with a looping right.
Karaoglu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haas.
Karaoglu has closed the distance and engaged Haas in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karaoglu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karaoglu's elbow.
Haas tries to work over Karaoglu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas works on Karaoglu's body with a couple of short punches.
Karaoglu decides to pull guard.
Karaoglu looking for a sweep. Not yet Karaoglu, not yet.
Karaoglu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Karaoglu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karaoglu stays in close to Haas's body and controls the position.
Haas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Karaoglu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Haas lands with a nice combination. Karaoglu backs away looking to recover.
Karaoglu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karaoglu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haas.
Haas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Karaoglu sizes up Haas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karaoglu throws a hook to the side of Haas's head but Haas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karaoglu throws a body punch but Haas moves out of range.
A jab from Karaoglu misses.
Haas fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Haas. Those never looked like landing.
Haas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karaoglu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donk. Karaoglu catches Haas right on the button with a cross.
Karaoglu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haas is breathing heavily.
Haas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karaoglu circles away quickly and effectively.
Haas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karaoglu.
Karaoglu takes a swing at Haas's ribcage but misses.
Haas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karaoglu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karaoglu misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karaoglu slips a jab and a cross from Haas.
It looked like Karaoglu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karaoglu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karaoglu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karaoglu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haas misses with the combination.
Karaoglu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haas with a jab.
Haas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karaoglu lands a left and a right that sends Haas crashing to the canvas! Karaoglu dives into mount looking to finish!
 Haas is rocked!
Aziz Karaoglu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karaoglu controlling the pace for now.
Haas is still in real trouble! Can Karaoglu finish him?
Karaoglu mounts Haas! Really nice guard pass there!
Karaoglu looking to ground and pound but Haas is blocking nicely.
Karaoglu misses with a head shot.
Karaoglu stands up from mount. Strange move.
Haas switches off momentarily and Karaoglu cracks him with a monster right hand! Haas topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Karaoglu dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Karaoglu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aziz Karaoglu!
In defeat, Marcoh Haas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry to all my fans. I promise to go back to Prehevil and fight some of the gods some more to improve myself. Mark my words, I'm coming back stronger than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Piotr (ranked 2864 p4p, 2814 weight class) and Santa Cruz (ranked 342 p4p, 335 weight class). Santa Cruz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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172
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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 Los Angeles, Maciej Piotr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Santa Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
No joy there for Piotr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Piotr's ribs.
Piotr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Santa Cruz has been cut.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Piotr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Piotr finish him?
Cruz works Piotr's body with a nice hook.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Piotr's shoulder, as Piotr tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Piotr misses the target.
Cruz throws a hook but Piotr avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Piotr.
Piotr throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piotr walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz.
Piotr misses with a hook.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Piotr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Piotr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cruz.
Piotr throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piotr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Piotr ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piotr.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Piotr lands a nice shot that snaps Cruz's head back.
Cruz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Piotr ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Piotr had a free shot at his head there.
Piotr throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
A big right from Piotr misses.
Cruz throws out a counter right but Piotr avoids it with no problem.
Piotr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz.
Piotr jabs at Cruz's body.
Cruz stuns Piotr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piotr misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Piotr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Piotr is looking to counter punch.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piotr takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Piotr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piotr moves away.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piotr.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Piotr moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
A quick step to the side and Piotr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piotr throws out the jab.
Piotr misses with a body shot.
Cruz misses with a hook. Piotr ducked under it nicely.
Piotr misses with a right hand
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Piotr ducks down to avoid it.
Piotr throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piotr.
Cruz throws the left hand but Piotr avoids the punch easily.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Piotr moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piotr thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Cruz swings for the body but Piotr moves out of range.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piotr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Piotr throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Piotr with a body shot.
Cruz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Piotr stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Piotr throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Piotr throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Piotr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cruz slips under a jab from Piotr.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Piotr.
Piotr lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Piotr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Piotr misses.
Cruz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Piotr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and Piotr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piotr fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Piotr tries to bum rush Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cruz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Piotr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Piotr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Cruz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piotr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piotr moves away.
Piotr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Piotr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santa Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Piotr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Piotr slips a straight right by Cruz.
Piotr slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
A telegraphed right hand from Piotr misses the target.
Cruz scores with the left hand. Piotr knows he should have avoided that one.
Piotr throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Cruz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cruz slips under a jab from Piotr.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Piotr throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz throws a hook but Piotr blocks it.
Piotr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piotr throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Piotr moves away and avoids it.
Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
A jab from Cruz does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Piotr slips under a jab.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piotr.
Piotr lands with a right hand.
Piotr throws a body shot but no joy.
Piotr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Piotr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Nice jab there from Piotr.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piotr manages to avoid it.
Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Piotr moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Maciej Piotr is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Piotr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz misses with a hook
and Piotr counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Piotr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Piotr slips under a jab.
Piotr cracks Cruz with a good jab.
Piotr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Piotr backing up. Piotr nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Piotr.
Piotr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz slips a straight right by Piotr.
Piotr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Piotr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Piotr.
Piotr is looking to counter punch.
Piotr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Piotr slips under a jab.
Cruz lands a jab to Piotr's midsection.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Piotr counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands the left hand.
Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
Piotr throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Piotr.
Cruz throws a hook but Piotr blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Piotr's belly button to the back.
Piotr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Piotr takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piotr throws out the jab.
Piotr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Piotr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Piotr misses with a looping left.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piotr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz moves out of range as Piotr strikes.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Piotr cracks Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Piotr misses with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Piotr.
Piotr ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Piotr's head.
Piotr punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Piotr throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Cruz misses with a hook. Piotr ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Piotr throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piotr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maciej Piotr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santa Cruz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Piotr.
Piotr staying out of range there.
Piotr misses with a wild combination.
Piotr just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Piotr.
Cruz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Piotr misses with a looping left.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Piotr.
Piotr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz takes a swing at Piotr's ribcage but misses.
Cruz slips a jab from Piotr.
Piotr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz throws a hook but Piotr blocks it.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Piotr.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Piotr avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piotr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Piotr.
Piotr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Piotr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Piotr lands a jab to the head.
Cruz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cruz.
Piotr moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Piotr misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piotr.
Piotr looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Piotr lands a lovely overhand right.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piotr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Piotr.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Piotr's ribs.
Piotr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Piotr.
Piotr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Piotr misses the jab.
Piotr throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Piotr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Piotr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Piotr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piotr misses with a combination
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Piotr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Piotr moves away and avoids it.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Piotr is looking to counter punch.
Piotr scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Piotr.
Cruz takes a swing at Piotr's ribcage but misses.
Cruz slips a jab from Piotr.
Piotr just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Piotr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Piotr slips the punch.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Piotr.
Cruz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cruz misses with a body punch
and Piotr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piotr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piotr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Piotr's head but Piotr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Piotr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Piotr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Piotr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Cruz throws the left hand but Piotr avoids the punch easily.
Piotr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Piotr throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Piotr as he connects with a hook.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Piotr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santa Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maciej Piotr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Piotr finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruz's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maciej Piotr.
Well Piotr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Piotr!
Maciej Piotr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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