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BANZAI COMBAT 76 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Duane Jackson (ranked 25055 p4p, 4960 weight class) and Joey Dibiassi (ranked 366 p4p, 333 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duane Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Dibiassi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dibiassi.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Dibiassi counters with a stiff right hand.
Dibiassi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Dibiassi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Dibiassi moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Dibiassi.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dibiassi.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY MONTREAL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dibiassi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Dibiassi lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dibiassi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dibiassi thumps Jackson with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson misses with a head kick.
A combination from Dibiassi does no damage.
Dibiassi feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Dibiassi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dibiassi lands a jab-cross combination.
Dibiassi shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dibiassi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dibiassi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dibiassi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Dibiassi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dibiassi! But no joy.
Dibiassi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dibiassi connects with the punch.
Dibiassi connects with a leg kick.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dibiassi connects with the punch.
Dibiassi feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Dibiassi lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Dibiassi finds it's target.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body
and Dibiassi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dibiassi.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dibiassi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dibiassi tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
A punch combination from Dibiassi misses.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dibiassi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dibiassi moves away from the strike by Jackson.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Dibiassi counters with a one-two to the body.
Dibiassi shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
A left and a right from Dibiassi both land. Nice combination.
Dibiassi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dibiassi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Duane Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dibiassi.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dibiassi with a hook.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dibiassi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dibiassi thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Dibiassi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Dibiassi finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dibiassi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Dibiassi's head but Dibiassi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Dibiassi to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dibiassi dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range.
Dibiassi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dibiassi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dibiassi.
Jab by Dibiassi.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body
and Dibiassi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dibiassi scores with a hook.
Dibiassi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dibiassi scores with a spinning back kick!
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dibiassi's corner calls for a 1-2. Dibiassi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Dibiassi, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left and a right from Dibiassi both land. Nice combination.
 Jackson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dibiassi stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dibiassi!
Dibiassi lands a high kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dibiassi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Dibiassi counter with a right hand.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Dibiassi counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson throws a lazy body kick
and Dibiassi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Dibiassi to counter with a crisp jab.
Dibiassi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dibiassi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dibiassi throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Dibiassi checks it
and Dibiassi counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dibiassi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dibiassi counters with an inside leg kick.
Dibiassi lands an overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dibiassi. That's going to slow Jackson down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jackson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dibiassi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dibiassi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Dibiassi moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Dibiassi counters with an inside leg kick.
Jackson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dibiassi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dibiassi throws a one two combo.
Dibiassi lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dibiassi.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dibiassi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dibiassi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dibiassi lands with an overhand left.
Dibiassi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
A cross from Dibiassi lands.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dibiassi.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Dibiassi counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Dibiassi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dibiassi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Dibiassi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joey Dibiassi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body
and Dibiassi counters with a stiff right hand.
Dibiassi connects with an inside leg kick.
Dibiassi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibiassi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson lands a front kick.
Duane Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson misses with a hook. Dibiassi ducked under it nicely.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dibiassi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Dibiassi.
Duane Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Dibiassi counters with a nice uppercut.
Dibiassi misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Dibiassi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Dibiassi moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dibiassi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dibiassi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dibiassi is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
and Dibiassi counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dibiassi throws a fast counter high kick but Jackson manages to duck under it in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dibiassi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Dibiassi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Dibiassi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Dibiassi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Dibiassi throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Dibiassi misses with a double jab.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Dibiassi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dibiassi lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Dibiassi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dibiassi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Dibiassi saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Jackson misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Dibiassi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dibiassi. That one must have hurt.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dibiassi lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Dibiassi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibiassi jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Dibiassi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Dibiassi counters with a straight right hand.
Dibiassi lands a head kick!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dibiassi counter with a right hand.
Dibiassi moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Dibiassi moved away.
Dibiassi tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dibiassi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Dibiassi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dibiassi fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Jackson throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Dibiassi counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Dibiassi does no damage.
Dibiassi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Dibiassi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibiassi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Dibiassi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Dibiassi saw that one coming.
Dibiassi scores with a leg kick.
Dibiassi scores with a leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range.
Jab from Jackson.
Dibiassi sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Dibiassi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duane Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dibiassi or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jackson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Dibiassi moves out of range easily.
Dibiassi scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses
and Dibiassi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibiassi is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dibiassi checks it well.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Dibiassi counters with an outside leg kick.
Dibiassi connects with a high kick.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Dibiassi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dibiassi lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Joey Dibiassi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dibiassi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dibiassi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dibiassi 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dibiassi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yossi Ragno (ranked 5450 p4p, 5024 weight class) and Bohumil Bazant (ranked 500 p4p, 480 weight class). The key to victory for Yossi Ragno has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yossi Ragno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bazant looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ragno wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Bazant is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bazant prevents Ragno from improving his position.
Bazant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant uses his free foot to push down on Ragno's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ragno.
Bazant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Bazant might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ragno is desperately trying to improve his position but Bazant has a good base and remains in mount.
Bazant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ragno can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragno working to try and regain half guard.
Bazant avoids the attempt from Ragno to control.
Ragno is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bazant looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ragno bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bazant wants to sweep here but Ragno controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazant trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing that Ragno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bazant is on top in guard.
Bazant content to stall in guard here.
Bazant stopping the sweep attempt from Ragno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bazant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Ragno's face as Bazant controls the position.
Bazant moves into full mount!
Ragno sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ragno is looking to improve his position.
Bazant sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Bazant 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bohumil Bazant dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ragno lands an overhand right.
Bazant shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ragno is trying to defend but Bazant finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Bazant seems content to control.
Bazant prevents Ragno from improving his position.
Bazant is taking a breather. Ragno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ragno tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant stalling.
Ragno tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazant is taking a breather. Ragno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bazant is continuing to stall.
Ragno is trying to control but can't.
Bazant controlling the pace.
Ragno tries to roll over but Bazant keeps him under control.
Bazant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ragno is in trouble now - Bazant has advanced to mount!
Bazant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ragno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ragno regains half guard.
Ragno tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bazant in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragno tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg.
Bazant not doing much here.
Bazant passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ragno!
Bazant avoids the attempt from Ragno to control.
Bazant controlling from mount.
The adventures of Bazant the control monster continue. Boring.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bazant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragno tries to lock up and control but Bazant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragno is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bazant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bohumil Bazant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bazant.
Yossi Ragno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bazant slows the pace down.
Ragno tries to improve position but can't.
Bazant is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ragno will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragno is looking to regain half guard here but Bazant keeps moving and retains side control.
Ragno seems a little lost for a moment, as Bazant dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Bazant.
Ragno looking for a sweep but Bazant has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bazant controlling from mount.
Ragno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bazant looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazant avoids the attempt from Ragno to control.
Ragno is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ragno is working hard here to advance position.
Bazant controlling from the full mount.
Bohumil Bazant has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bazant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ragno is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bazant content just to control the position here.
Bohumil Bazant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bohumil Bazant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bazant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bohumil Bazant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Backwood (ranked 25023 p4p, 3625 weight class) and Aatami Korpi (ranked 569 p4p, 411 weight class). Backwood comes to the cage accompanied by Mezmorized. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aatami Korpi enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Backwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aatami Korpi!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korpi just misses with a punch to the body.
Backwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korpi gets a clinch.
Backwood just leaning against Korpi, taking a breather.
Korpi misses with a body punch.
Backwood is trying to push Korpi away but Korpi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Korpi struggles to land a body shot inside as Backwood controls his hands.
Korpi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Backwood backwards.
Backwood is looking to control Korpi's arms but Korpi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Backwood has his back to the cage.
Korpi misses with a punch on the inside.
Backwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Backwood to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Korpi has him pressed against the cage.
Backwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Backwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Backwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Korpi circles away.
Korpi thinks about the counter body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Korpi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backwood takes a swing at Korpi's ribcage but misses.
Backwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Korpi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Korpi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korpi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Backwood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Backwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Backwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korpi.
Korpi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Backwood with a hook.
Backwood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Backwood lands with a shot to the body.
Korpi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Backwood misses with a left hand
and Korpi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Backwood seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korpi manages to avoid it.
Korpi wants to slow Backwood down by chopping away at his legs.
Backwood jabs Korpi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Backwood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Korpi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpi avoids the body shot from Backwood.
Korpi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Backwood slips under a jab.
Korpi scoring well with a low kick there.
Backwood moves into the clinch successfully.
Backwood lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Korpi.
Korpi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Korpi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Korpi tries to throw a body punch but Backwood avoids it by throwing Korpi back against the cage.
Korpi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Backwoods head.
Backwood blocks an uppercut.
Backwood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Korpi misses with a punch on the inside.
Backwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Korpi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korpi working aggressively here.
Korpi lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Korpi misses with some punches.
Korpi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Backwood seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Korpi can turn it around.
Korpi struggles to land a body shot inside as Backwood controls his hands.
Backwood can't find room to land a body shot as Korpi controls the action.
Korpi tries to throw a body punch but Backwood avoids it by throwing Korpi back against the cage.
Korpi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Korpi misses with a punch to the body.
Korpi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backwood prevents a body shot from Korpi.
Backwood breaks the clinch.
Backwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korpi.
Backwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Korpi lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Backwood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Backwood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Korpi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Backwoods head.
Korpi tries a body shot but Backwood blocks it.
Korpi struggles to land a body shot inside as Backwood controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpi misses with a punch to the body.
Backwood tries a body shot but Korpi blocks it.
Korpi lands a right hand.
Backwood stalls.
Backwood can't break the clinch.
Backwood tries to break free but Korpi pushes him back against the cage.
Korpi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Korpi fails to land.
Korpi throws a punch but it's blocked by Backwood.
Backwood is looking to break free of the clinch but Korpi has double underhooks.
Korpi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backwood can't find room to land a body shot as Korpi controls the action.
Backwood is leaning against Korpi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Korpi has a couple of punches blocked by Backwood.
Backwood manages to break the clinch.
Korpi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Backwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Korpi scrambles back to his feet.
Backwood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A cross from Backwood lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aatami Korpi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Korpi with a nice calf kick.
Backwood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Korpi.
Backwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Backwood throws a series of punches but Korpi moves out of range.
Korpi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Backwood wants to clinch up but Korpi keeps it at a distance.
Korpi connects with the punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Backwood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Korpi - the referee stops the clock and Backwood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Korpi. Backwood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Korpi avoids the body shot from Backwood.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Korpi.
Backwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korpi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backwood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Korpi counters with a nice leg kick.
Backwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korpi.
Korpi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Backwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korpi throws out a counter right but Backwood avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from Korpi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backwood misses with a shot to the body
and Korpi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Korpi has Backwood up against the cage in a clinch.
Korpi misses with a punch on the inside.
Backwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Korpi pushes Backwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Backwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korpi swings wildly with an uppercut but Backwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Korpi.
Korpi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Korpi misses with the head strike.
Korpi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Korpi.
Backwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korpi working aggressively here.
Korpi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Backwood stalling in the clinch but Korpi improves position.
Korpi working aggressively here.
Korpi misses with the head strike.
Backwood can't find room to land a body shot as Korpi controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpi prevents Backwood from breaking the clinch.
Backwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Korpi has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Backwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Korpi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Backwood.
Korpi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Backwood's efforts to push away.
Backwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korpi.
Korpi prevents Backwood from breaking the clinch.
Korpi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korpi.
Backwood misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korpi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Backwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korpi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Backwood swings for the body but Korpi moves out of range.
Backwood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backwood connects with a body shot that sends Korpi's belly button to the back.
Korpi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Backwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Korpi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Backwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Korpi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korpi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Korpi clinches up with Backwood and pushes him back against the cage.
Backwood stalling the fight.
Backwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Korpi controls his hands.
Korpi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backwood's elbow.
Backwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Korpi struggles to land a body shot inside as Backwood controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backwood.
Korpi lands a hook that snaps the head of Backwood backwards.
Backwood is trying to force a seperation but Korpi has the dominant position.
Korpi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Korpi lands a body shot.
Korpi misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korpi tries a body shot but Backwood blocks it.
Backwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Korpi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korpi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backwood.
Backwood can't find room to land a body shot as Korpi controls the action.
Backwood effectively controlling the action here.
Korpi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Korpi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korpi tries to throw a body punch but Backwood avoids it by throwing Korpi back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Korpi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aatami Korpi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Backwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Backwood misses.
Korpi unleashes a big counter combination but Backwood bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Backwood is looking to wear down Korpi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Korpi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Backwood.
Backwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Korpi is just out of range.
Jonny Backwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Backwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korpi.
Korpi tries a quick counter leg kick but Backwood is wise to it.
Backwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korpi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonny Backwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Korpi throws a body shot but no joy.
Backwood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Korpi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Backwood momentarily.
Backwood looks to throw the jab but Korpi is out of range.
Backwood misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backwood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Korpi. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korpi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backwood.
It seemed like Korpi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Korpi throws a looping overhand right but Backwood ducks down to avoid it.
Backwood throws a hook to the side of Korpi's head but Korpi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Backwood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Korpi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Backwood. Beautiful body shot.
Backwood 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.
Backwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Backwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Backwood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Korpi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Korpi.
A jab from Backwood misses.
Korpi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Backwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Backwood misses with a double jab
and Korpi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Korpi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Backwood clinches up with Korpi and pushes him back against the cage.
Jonny Backwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Backwood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Korpi as Backwood tries to tie him up.
Korpi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Backwood backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korpi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Backwoods head.
Backwood lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Korpi.
Korpi can't find room to land a body shot as Backwood controls the action.
Backwood presses Korpi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Backwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korpi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korpi lands a right hand.
Backwood takes a shot to the head.
Backwood tries to stall but Korpi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Korpi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Backwood breaks the clinch.
Korpi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korpi throws a head kick that Backwood semi-blocks.
Backwood avoids the head kick by Korpi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Korpi.
Korpi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Backwood misses with a body shot.
Backwood misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Korpi as he connects with a hook.
Korpi connects with the punch.
Korpi ducks under a wild hook from Backwood.
Backwood tries to clinch but Korpi moves out of range.
Backwood wants to clinch up but Korpi keeps it at a distance.
Korpi connects with a body shot that sends Backwood's belly button to the back.
Backwood avoids the head kick by Korpi.
Backwood misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Korpi misses the target.
Backwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Korpi is just out of range.
Backwood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Backwood throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Korpi. Beautiful body shot.
Aatami Korpi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Backwood misses with a double jab.
Korpi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korpi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Backwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korpi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Backwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korpi.
Backwood throws an off balance right hand
letting Korpi counter with a right hand.
Backwood tries to move into range but Korpi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Korpi scores with a body shot.
Backwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Korpi circles away.
Korpi lands a slapping body shot.
Korpi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Backwood walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Korpi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korpi lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aatami Korpi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Korpi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aatami Korpi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Le Batard (ranked 3897 p4p, 3662 weight class) and Howie Travis (ranked 372 p4p, 357 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Le Batard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howie Travis!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Travis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Batard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Le Batard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Travis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Batard.
Le Batard missing with a left hand there. Travis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Batard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Travis.
It looked like Le Batard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Travis lands a nice shot to the body.
Travis misses with a body punch
and Le Batard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Travis looks to land a right hand but Le Batard moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Le Batard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Batard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Batard misses the target.
Le Batard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Le Batard avoids the body shot from Travis.
Howie Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Batard misses the target.
Travis misses with an uppercut. Le Batard saw that one coming.
Le Batard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Travis.
Travis slips a jab from Le Batard.
Travis misses with a kick to the body
and Le Batard counters with a three punch combo that has Travis backing up. Travis nods at Le Batard to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Le Batard looks to score with a jab to the body but Travis is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Travis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Batard was well out of range. Poor timing from Travis.
Travis moves out of range as Le Batard strikes.
Travis misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Batard misses the target.
Le Batard loads up on a big right hand but Travis slips the punch.
Travis throws an overhand right that lands on Le Batard's shoulder, as Le Batard tries to avoid the shot.
Travis just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Travis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Travis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Batard was well out of range. Poor timing from Travis.
Travis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Travis lands a two punch combo.
Travis lands with a straight right. Le Batard didn't see that one coming.
Le Batard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Travis lands a jab to Le Batard's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Batard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Travis finds it's way round the side to connect with Le Batard's head.
Le Batard lands with a good body shot.
Travis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Le Batard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travis connects with a jab.
Travis throws a head kick that misses.
Le Batard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Travis.
Travis throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Le Batard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Travis scores with a nice right hand.
Le Batard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Travis on the side of the head.
Le Batard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Travis swings for the body but Le Batard moves out of range.
Travis lands a slapping body shot.
Travis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Batard.
A head kick misses from Travis.
Travis looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Batard is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Travis.
Travis staying out of range there.
Travis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Batard avoids the body shot from Travis.
Le Batard fails to land with a series of punches.
Travis misses with a hook
and Le Batard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Batard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Travis moves away.
Le Batard slips under a jab from Travis.
Travis looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Batard is just out of range.
Travis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Le Batard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Travis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Batard manages to avoid it.
Le Batard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Travis finds it's way round the side to connect with Le Batard's head.
Travis throws a leg kick
and Le Batard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Travis thinking.
Travis looks winded!
Le Batard throws a jab but it's blocked by Travis.
Le Batard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Travis ducks under a wild hook from Le Batard.
Le Batard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Batard checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Travis misses with a wild body shot.
Le Batard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Travis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Batard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Le Batard misses the target.
Travis throws a leg kick
and Le Batard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Le Batard throws a hook but Travis blocks it.
As Le Batard backs off Travis throws a huge counter combo but Le Batard manages to avoid it all.
Travis misses with a wild body shot.
Le Batard misses the jab.
Le Batard cracks Travis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Travis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Le Batard finish him?
 Travis is rocked!
 It looks like Howie Travis has been cut.
Travis misses with an uppercut
and Le Batard counters with a huge right that knocks Travis out cold! Le Batard is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Le Batard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gento Watkins (ranked 5202 p4p, 2584 weight class) and Tembakan Pasti (ranked 460 p4p, 266 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gento Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tembakan Pasti!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasti forces Watkins back against the cage and clinches.
Pasti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Watkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pasti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Pasti.
Pasti clinches with his opponent.
Pasti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pasti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pasti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watkins backwards.
Pasti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Watkins jumps guard but Pasti stands there with Watkins around his waist. Watkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pasti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Pasti.
Watkins is breathing heavily.
Pasti lands a good knee to the midsection. Watkins won't want to take too many of those.
Pasti throws 2 knees - Watkins can't escape Pasti's clinch. As Watkins tries to escape again Pasti whips his head left to meet with another knee! That's knocked out Watkins's gum shield and as Watkins falls to the floor, the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tembakan Pasti!
After the fight, Tembakan Pasti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Petric (ranked 3249 p4p, 1977 weight class) and Valto Joki (ranked 378 p4p, 252 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Petric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valto Joki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joki throws a hook to the side of Petric's head but Petric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petric has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Joki.
Joki throws a shot from downtown. Petric moves away and avoids it.
Joki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petric looks to land a left hand but Joki moved out of range nicely.
Joki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joki throws a leg kick
enabling Petric to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petric on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joki lands a head shot.
Petric takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joki throws the left hand but Petric avoids the punch easily.
Petric swings widly with a right hand
and Joki counters with a straight right hand.
Petric loads up on a big right hand but Joki slips the punch.
Joki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petric connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joki scrambles back to his feet.
Joki throws a hook but Petric avoids it easily.
Petric appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petric throws a body punch but Joki moves out of range.
Joki throws out a powerful jab.
Joki throws an off balance right hand
and Petric counters with a big right hand! Oh Joki is in trouble here! Petric follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Petric!
Marko Petric seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Smoke (ranked 2644 p4p, 2330 weight class) and Ashi Garami (ranked 317 p4p, 293 weight class). Ashi Garami is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Biggie Smoke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ashi Garami!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garami clinches up with Smoke and pushes him back against the cage.
Smoke wants the takedown. Garami is fighting it off but Smoke persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Garami's guard against the cage.
Garami 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.
Garami keeping moving, preventing Smoke from controlling successfully.
Smoke wants to pass the guard but Garami is keeping the position.
Smoke wants to control from the top but Garami keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garami is on top in guard.
Smoke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garami's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garami holds on and takes a little breather.
Smoke controlling from the top position.
Garami wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Garami keeping moving, preventing Smoke from controlling successfully.
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.
Garami can't keep his opponent in guard - Smoke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smoke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garami moves into full guard.
Garami looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garami can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smoke controls the pace.
Smoke postures up and lands a big shot to Garami's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garami working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smoke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smoke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garami is looking for a triangle but Smoke pushes his legs off easily.
Smoke wants to control from the top but Garami keeps moving.
Garami not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smoke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smoke slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garami can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garami is trying to maintain the position but Smoke is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garami slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smoke pushes down on Garami's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smoke is looking to take a break and control but Garami is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smoke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garami trying to hold on to Smoke's head to control him but Smoke postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Smoke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smoke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garami quickly recovers to half guard.
Garami has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smoke is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garami manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smoke preventing the sweep.
Smoke trying to control the position from guard on top but Garami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smoke tries to free his leg and advance position but Garami is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke drops back looking for a leg! Garami is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garami manages to kick Smoke off! Smoke jumps back into Garami's guard.
Garami is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garami looking to control.
Garami trying to control the position here.
Garami tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garami not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garami shoots in for a takedown but Smoke shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smoke misses with a looping left.
Garami feints the counter takedown.
Garami uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smoke.
Garami with the counter takedown but Smoke avoids it easily.
Garami tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smoke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smoke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garami did well to prevent Smoke getting side control.
Smoke prevents Garami from improving his position.
Smoke works his way into full mount!
Garami tries to lock up and control but Smoke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Biggie Smoke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smoke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Garami is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoke manages to capitalize on a mistake by Garami to take his back!
Smoke just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Smoke avoiding Garami 's attempts to control his hands.
Smoke has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Garami has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Garami just trying to survive but Smoke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garami rolls, trying to escape but Smoke keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Smoke controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Garami right now.
Garami defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smoke's arms.
Smoke just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garami can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Smoke dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Smoke as Garami shoots in.
Smoke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smoke fails to land with a series of punches.
Garami shoots in looking for a takedown but Smoke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garami's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smoke misses with a wild combination.
Smoke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garami can do to turn this around?
Garami staying out of range there.
Garami clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garami turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Garami manages to end up in side control.
Garami is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smoke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smoke regains half guard there - taking advantage of Garami's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garami is trying to control the action in half guard but Smoke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garami missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garami is trying to control the action in half guard but Smoke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garami with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smoke tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Garami has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Smoke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garami sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smoke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garami's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garami's back!
I really don't envy Garami right now.
Smoke is riding his opponent, not letting Garami buck him off.
Smoke trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garami just trying to survive but Smoke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ashi Garami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smoke connects with a big shot to the side of Garami's head.
Garami tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Smoke has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Garami is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Biggie Smoke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Da Silva (ranked 2149 p4p, 2178 weight class) and Zaid Silva (ranked 225 p4p, 230 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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278
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zaid Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Zaid Silva has been cut.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Da Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Da Silva takes one on the button.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tea Time Takedowns in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Da Silva scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Da Silva misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Da Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Da Silva scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Da Silva slips a jab from Silva.
Da Silva moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That has opened up Zaid Silva's cut even more.
Da Silva digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Silva.
Silva throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva misses with the combination.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Da Silva throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Da Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Da Silva connects with a jab.
Silva tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Silva works the jab nicely.
The cut above Zaid Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silva takes one on the button.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva scores with a nice strike.
Zaid Silva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zaid Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oliver Da Silva!
Oliver Da Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Reyes (ranked 2156 p4p, 2581 weight class) and Tobiasz Wawrzyniak (ranked 196 p4p, 225 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes fails with the takedown.
Wawrzyniak digs a good body shot into Reyes's ribs.
Wawrzyniak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wawrzyniak throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
A jab from Wawrzyniak does it's job there.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ricky Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Wawrzyniak misses.
Wawrzyniak throws a body shot but no joy.
Reyes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wawrzyniak looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Reyes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reyes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wawrzyniak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reyes somewhat.
Wawrzyniak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawrzyniak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reyes.
Reyes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reyes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wawrzyniak is fending him off so far but Reyes persists. Nope, Wawrzyniak circles away and we're back to standing.
Wawrzyniak stuffs the takedown.
Wawrzyniak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wawrzyniak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wawrzyniak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reyes.
Reyes fails with a takedown attempt.
Wawrzyniak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reyes or perhaps it was just good defense by Wawrzyniak, which made it look bad.
Reyes closes the distance and clinches up with Wawrzyniak, looking for a takedown. Reyes pushes Wawrzyniak against the cage but Wawrzyniak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reyes slips a jab from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wawrzyniak's coach down at Wolfshark MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wawrzyniak's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wawrzyniak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reyes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Wawrzyniak's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wawrzyniak throws a right hand that Reyes ducks under and follows up with a left that Reyes also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wawrzyniak's corner calls for a 1-2. Wawrzyniak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reyes walks into a left hand.
Reyes is rocked!
Wawrzyniak stuffs the takedown.
Oh Reyes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wawrzyniak throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Reyes colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Wawrzyniak as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Reyes is left battered and dazed whilst Wawrzyniak and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak made sure to mention his sponsor, Battleborn Apparel in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Haley (ranked 3394 p4p, 1225 weight class) and Junior Calderon (ranked 278 p4p, 122 weight class). Haley comes to the cage accompanied by Floor 555. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukas Haley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Junior Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 It looks like Lukas Haley has been cut.
Haley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Calderon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Calderon 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.
Haley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Calderon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Calderon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Calderon!
Calderon working away.
Haley is trying to get back to half guard.
Calderon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Haley regains half guard.
Calderon wants to stand but Haley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderon prevents Haley from improving his position.
Calderon controlling the action here.
Calderon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon is continuing to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calderon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calderon throws a shot from downtown. Haley moves away and avoids it.
Calderon cracks Haley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Calderon misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calderon, as that shot connected.
Haley is rocked!
Calderon clinches up against the cage.
Oh Haley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calderon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calderon gets through Haley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calderon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Calderon.
Come on Calderon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Calderon stalls.
Calderon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calderon lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Haley to his knees! Calderon keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Calderon!
In defeat, Lukas Haley stepped up to the mic, saying '..'.
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