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MILF 104 Jovonovich vs Couture PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerethan Treyold (ranked 2364 p4p, 3547 weight class) and Scooter Dahan (ranked 199 p4p, 267 weight class). The key to victory for Jerethan Treyold has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerethan Treyold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scooter Dahan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Treyold swinging wildly here.
Treyold wants to clinch.
Treyold misses with a head kick.
Treyold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dahan shoots and misses
and Treyold counters with a low kick, right behind Dahan 's knee.
Treyold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Treyold shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Treyold was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dahan can't do much from the bottom here.
Dahan tries to improve position but can't.
Dahan sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Treyold seems to be working for a kimura but Dahan defends the submission attempt.
Dahan moves into full guard.
Dahan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dahan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dahan keeping moving, preventing Treyold from controlling successfully.
Dahan working a defensive guard here.
Treyold trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dahan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Treyold is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Treyold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Treyold is looking to pass into half guard but Dahan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dahan is in guard.
Treyold 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Treyold's head.
Dahan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dahan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dahan advances to full mount.
Dahan working the ground and pound effectively.
Dahan breaks from Treyold's wrist control and lands an elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dahan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Treyold really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Treyold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Treyold is trying to stand back up but Dahan is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Treyold misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Treyold has one foot on Dahan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dahan avoids the head kick by Treyold.
Treyold throws a body kick that misses
and Dahan counters with a single leg into guard. Treyold didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Treyold's guard.
Treyold is not content to let Dahan control the position.
Dahan wants to free his trapped foot but Treyold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dahan content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scooter Dahan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Dahan dives in and grabs Treyold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Treyold pushes down on Dahan's head and hops out.
A bone on bone clash there as Dahan blocks the leg kick.
Dahan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Treyold darts in trying to clinch
and Dahan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dahan working some strikes from top position.
Treyold looking for a sweep. Not yet Treyold, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan lands a couple of digs.
Treyold is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dahan is controlling him.
Treyold wants to control but Dahan passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahan wants to pass to mount but Treyold is defending the position.
Treyold tries to roll over but Dahan keeps him under control.
Dahan lands with a punch from half guard.
Treyold pushes Dahan off but Dahan dives into side control.
Treyold takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Treyold is looking to regain half guard here but Dahan keeps moving and retains side control.
Scooter Dahan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dahan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Treyold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Treyold wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Treyold tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dahan easily slips into full mount!
Dahan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dahan controlling his opponent.
Dahan lands a couple of good shots and Treyold has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Treyold can't escape the position.
Dahan lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Treyold right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahan is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dahan gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Dahan gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dahan apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Treyold fails to land with a series of punches.
Treyold scoring well with a low kick there.
Treyold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Treyold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dahan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Treyold defends it well.
Treyold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dahan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dahan seems to be working for a kimura but Treyold defends the submission attempt.
Treyold is looking for a sweep. Dahan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dahan is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Treyold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dahan pulls his head out easily.
Dahan trying to pass the guard but Treyold defending well.
Dahan is looking to take a break and control but Treyold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dahan lands strikes from half guard.
Dahan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scooter Dahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Treyold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dahan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Treyold.
Treyold closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dahan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Treyold's guard.
Dahan passes into half guard.
Treyold tries to kick Dahan off but Dahan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Treyold is not content to let Dahan control the position.
Treyold is trying to get back to full guard.
Dahan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahan trying to control from half guard but Treyold is working away.
Treyold wants to get back to full guard but Dahan has mounted him!
Dahan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dahan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Treyold tries to reverse the position but Dahan maintains control.
Treyold is in a horrible position here. Dahan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Treyold tries to lock up and control but Dahan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dahan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Treyold bucks Dahan off and manages to get back to his feet!
Jerethan Treyold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Treyold throws a sloppy head kick and Dahan moves out of range easily.
Treyold misses with a low kick.
Treyold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Treyold shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahan sprawls well. He's pushed Treyold's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Dahan tries to counter it with a takedown but Treyold pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Treyold stuffs the takedown.
Dahan drives through with a takedown into Treyold's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treyold is trying to get back to his feet.
Dahan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dahan is looking to take a break and control but Treyold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dahan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Treyold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dahan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four 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.
Treyold wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dahan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dahan cracks Treyold with a big right hand but Treyold just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Treyold taking punishment in the form of punches.
Scooter Dahan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dahan lands a nice forearm strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scooter Dahan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dahan 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Dahan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osvaldo Leandro (ranked 2111 p4p, 2740 weight class) and Samir Reid (ranked 257 p4p, 318 weight class). Reid has chosen Who Do I Have To Kill To Get Out Of Here? as his entrance music. Osvaldo Leandro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Osvaldo Leandro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samir Reid!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid blocks a head kick by Leandro.
Leandro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Reid.
Leandro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osvaldo Leandro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leandro closes the distance and clinches.
Reid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leandro lands an uppercut.
Reid lands a nice shot to the body.
Leandro pushes Reid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leandro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leandro stalling the fight.
Leandro prevents a body shot from Reid.
Leandro stalling the fight.
Reid is leaning against Leandro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Reid.
Leandro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Reid.
Leandro blocks a body shot from Reid.
Leandro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leandro lands with a short shot to the head.
Leandro stalls.
Leandro presses Reid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reid can't break the clinch.
Leandro has a couple of punches blocked by Reid.
Reid throws a head punch that misses.
Reid blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reid as Leandro tries to tie him up.
Reid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reid.
Leandro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leandro throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
A short body shot lands from Reid as the two fighters clinch.
Reid working aggressively here.
Leandro lands a left hand.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Leandro controls the action.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leandro's elbow.
Leandro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leandro digs a right hand into Reid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reid's gas tank.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Leandro.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leandro's elbow.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leandro's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Leandro misses with a punch to the body.
Leandro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leandro working aggressively here.
Reid has had enough of the clinch but Leandro keeps him there for the moment.
Leandro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leandro's elbow.
Leandro prevents Reid from breaking the clinch.
Leandro misses with a body punch.
Leandro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reid's elbow.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Leandro avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
Reid tries to circle away but Leandro has him pinned against the cage.
Leandro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leandro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leandro pushes Reid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leandro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Reid misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leandro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leandro blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Reid has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Reid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leandro lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Leandro.
Reid has had enough of the clinch but Leandro keeps him there for the moment.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Reid tries to break free but Leandro pushes him back against the cage.
Leandro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leandro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leandro prevents a body shot from Reid.
Leandro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Leandro digs a right hand into Reid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reid's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Leandro.
Reid wants to break free but Leandro has control.
Leandro leaning against his opponent.
Reid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leandro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leandro.
Leandro misses with a punch on the inside.
Leandro lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reid.
Leandro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leandro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Reid lands a shot to the body.
Leandro is leaning against Reid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reid lands a body punch.
Leandro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reid misses with the head strike.
Leandro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Leandro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leandro cracks Reid with a good jab.
Leandro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Leandro.
Reid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Leandro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reid can do to turn this around?
Leandro throws a leg kick which misses Reid's front leg but catches the back leg as Reid tries to avoid it.
Leandro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leandro can't find room to land a body shot as Reid controls the action.
Leandro lands with a right to the head.
Leandro misses with some punches.
Leandro 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.
Reid misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leandro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reid lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid is trying to push Leandro away but Leandro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reid tries to work over Leandro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reid is trying to break the clinch but Leandro has him pressed against the cage.
Reid lands a nice shot to the body.
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leandro blocks an uppercut.
Leandro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Leandro controls the action.
Leandro taking a breather.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leandro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reid or not.
Leandro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leandro's elbow.
Reid is trying to push Leandro away but Leandro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Leandro.
Leandro stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leandro.
Leandro misses with a punch to the body.
Reid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leandro.
 Reid is rocked!
Leandro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reid is still on wobbly legs! Can Leandro finish him?
Leandro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reid seems to have recovered his senses.
Leandro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reid presses Leandro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leandro lands a right hand.
Reid being controlled against the cage.
Reid tries to work over Leandro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leandro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leandro tries to throw a body punch but Reid avoids it by throwing Leandro back against the cage.
Leandro blocks an uppercut.
Reid struggles to land a body shot inside as Leandro controls his hands.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leandro's elbow.
Leandro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leandro leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leandro scores with a shot to the side of Reid's head.
Reid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leandro blocks a body shot from Reid.
A short body shot lands from Reid as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Reid fails to land.
A short right from Leandro.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reid has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leandro tries to throw a body punch but Reid avoids it by throwing Leandro back against the cage.
Reid digs a right hand underneath Leandro's ribcage. Leandro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leandro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reid lands with a short shot to the head.
Leandro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reid up against the cage.
Leandro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid blocking some punches.
Leandro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Osvaldo Leandro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reid struggles to land a body shot inside as Leandro controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid cracks Leandro with a nice body shot.
Leandro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leandro swings wildly with an uppercut but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leandro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leandro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reid.
Reid working aggressively here.
Leandro wants to stall.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Leandro avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
Leandro swings wildly with an uppercut but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leandro lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leandro scores with a shot to the side of Reid's head.
Leandro unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Reid! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Leandro is unloading with more strikes now! Reid drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osvaldo Leandro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Hutchinson (ranked 1310 p4p, 1156 weight class) and Tommy Chong Jr (ranked 177 p4p, 156 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Hutchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Chong Jr!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chong Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chong Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chong Jr tries for a kimura but Hutchinson is defending well.
Chong Jr working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong Jr wants to control but Hutchinson is keeping him busy.
Hutchinson is pushing Chong Jr's head away, looking to escape. Chong Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
Chong Jr controls the position.
Hutchinson is looking to reverse the position.
Chong Jr controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong Jr has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hutchinson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Chong Jr yanks on the arm and Hutchinson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Chong Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Chong Jr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Larry LeFell (ranked 1269 p4p, 1367 weight class) and Jake Walton (ranked 164 p4p, 174 weight class). Jake Walton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry LeFell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Walton!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeFell fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeFell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walton, pushing him back against the cage.
LeFell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and LeFell manages to end up in side control.
LeFell controlling from side mount.
LeFell working away.
Walton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walton is being controlled here.
Walton tries to bench press LeFell off him but LeFell keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Walton's shoulder. That is not cool.
LeFell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walton is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFell is trying to get an arm triangle but Walton is defending well.
Walton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walton struggling a bit here.
LeFell controls the position.
Walton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
LeFell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Walton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Walton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
LeFell controls the position.
LeFell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
LeFell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Walton is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walton keeps trying to improve his position.
Walton wants to control but LeFell postures up.
The referee asks LeFell politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. LeFell prefers to stall for the moment though.
Walton gets back to half guard.
Walton looking for submissions off his back.
LeFell passes to full mount!
LeFell controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeFell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
LeFell is trying to take his opponent's back.
LeFell controlling his opponent.
Walton tries to lock up and control but LeFell 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!
Walton is controlling an arm, preventing LeFell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Walton has given up his back.
Walton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry LeFell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Walton lands a jab-cross combination.
 It looks like Larry LeFell has been cut.
LeFell wants to clinch but Walton slips to the side
and Walton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LeFell thinking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Walton.
LeFell closes the distance and clinches.
Walton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walton has had enough of the clinch but LeFell keeps him there for the moment.
Walton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeFell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Walton circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFell has Walton up against the cage in a clinch.
LeFell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walton looking for subs off his back but LeFell has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with LeFell in particular looking to stall.
LeFell works his foot free and advances to mount.
LeFell prevents Walton from getting the reversal.
LeFell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
LeFell takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
LeFell has the hooks in. Walton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walton is trying to defend against the choke here but LeFell has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. LeFell Tightens the hold and Walton taps out furiously! LeFell displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry LeFell!
An out of breath Larry LeFell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Dean (ranked 1576 p4p, 1480 weight class) and Jimar Kinkead (ranked 197 p4p, 183 weight class). Kinkead has chosen No Sunshine as his entrance music. 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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimar Kinkead!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinkead is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kinkead slips a jab and a cross from Dean.
We've been told by Dean's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dean lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Dean.
Kinkead goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dean prevents it.
Dean prevents the takedown attempt.
James Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimar Kinkead.
Dean gets underhooks to prevent Kinkead's takedown attempt.
Dean misses with some punches.
Kinkead turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kinkead manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinkead wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dean, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinkead wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dean, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkead tries for a kimura but Dean is defending well.
Dean trying to remain calm as Kinkead controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Kinkead 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.
Dean is looking to regain half guard here but Kinkead keeps moving and retains side control.
Kinkead tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kinkead has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dean tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kinkead wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to control but Kinkead postures up.
Kinkead working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kinkead on the ground.
Dean can't do much from the bottom here.
Kinkead scores with punches from side control.
Kinkead is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dean has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kinkead working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kinkead is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dean trying to remain calm as Kinkead controls from the top position.
Dean is not content to let Kinkead control the position.
Dean is trying to escape the position but Kinkead is controlling the position.
Dean managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kinkead.
Kinkead has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kinkead working away.
Dean tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kinkead wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dean is working hard here to advance position.
Kinkead working the body and head with strikes.
Kinkead throws a strike aimed at the side of Dean's head but Dean avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean is looking to regain half guard here but Kinkead keeps moving and retains side control.
Dean gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimar Kinkead dominated that round.
That's time! Dean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dean scores with a jab to the head.
Kinkead shoots in looking for a takedown but Dean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kinkead's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jimar Kinkead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dean lands with a nice body punch.
Kinkead fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kinkead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dean circles away.
James Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimar Kinkead.
Kinkead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dean swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kinkead throws a body shot but no joy.
Dean scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kinkead looks for a takedown but Dean sprawls well.
Kinkead misses with a takedown
and Dean counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkead on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dean feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kinkead sprawling to the canvas! Kinkead rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dean finish him?!
Kinkead is rocked!
Kinkead throws a leg kick but Dean sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kinkead is still on wobbly legs! Can Dean finish him?
Dean cracks Kinkead with a left hook right on the temple and Kinkead goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Dean lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kinkead is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Dean!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Raikkonen (ranked 571 p4p, 876 weight class) and Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera (ranked 71 p4p, 115 weight class). Jukka Raikkonen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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7 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Raikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Raikkonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferriera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferriera is looking to improve his position.
Raikkonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raikkonen wants to pass to mount but Ferriera is defending the position.
Ferriera looking for submissions off his back.
Ferriera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raikkonen pulls his head out easily.
Ferriera looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raikkonen pulls his head out easily.
Raikkonen trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raikkonen is keen to just control but Ferriera is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferriera actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Raikkonen 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.
Ferriera trying to hold on to Raikkonen's head to control him but Raikkonen postures up.
Ferriera has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Raikkonen escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Raikkonen!
Raikkonen trying to control the position but Ferriera is working away.
Ferriera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferriera looking for submissions off his back.
Ferriera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raikkonen pulls his head out easily.
Raikkonen slips a nice elbow through Ferriera's hands, connecting with Ferriera's forehead.
Raikkonen trying to control the action but Ferriera is working from the bottom.
Ferriera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raikkonen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Raikkonen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ferriera looks a forlorn figure.
Ferriera taking shots to the head.
Raikkonen trying to control but Ferriera is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera is trying desperately to improve position.
Raikkonen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Raikkonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ferriera is desperately trying to improve his position but Raikkonen has a good base and remains in mount.
Raikkonen tries to control but Ferriera wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikkonen controlling from the full mount.
Ferriera tries to reverse the position but Raikkonen maintains control.
Raikkonen with a couple of short strikes.
Raikkonen landing punches.
Raikkonen lands a big shot there that rocks Ferriera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ferriera is rocked!
Raikkonen lands a heavy elbow.
Ferriera is still in real trouble! Can Raikkonen finish him?
Raikkonen controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera is trying desperately to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferriera seems to have recovered his senses.
Raikkonen trying to control but Ferriera is having none of it.
Ferriera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raikkonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Raikkonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ferriera 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.
Ferriera wants to control but Raikkonen is keeping busy.
Ferriera is refusing to be controlled, as Raikkonen sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferriera sprawls well. Ferriera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raikkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Raikkonen dives in and grabs Ferriera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferriera pushes down on Raikkonen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Raikkonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferriera, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Ferriera misses its intended target.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen tries for a takedown but Ferriera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt - Ferriera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferriera tries to counter with a clinch but Raikkonen shakes him off and moves away.
Raikkonen closes the distance and clinches up with Ferriera, looking for a takedown. Raikkonen pushes Ferriera against the cage but Ferriera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ferriera. No joy for Raikkonen on that attempt.
Raikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferriera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raikkonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ferriera wants to counter the offense by Raikkonen and move into the clinch position.
Raikkonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferriera circles away.
Ferriera wants to counter with a clinch but Raikkonen pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raikkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferriera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raikkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferriera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raikkonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferriera can do to turn this around?
Ferriera clinches with his opponent.
Raikkonen working aggressively here.
Raikkonen blocks an uppercut.
Raikkonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferriera decides to pull guard.
Ferriera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raikkonen is aware though and is defending well.
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Ferriera keeps moving.
Ferriera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Raikkonen passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen is chipping away with strikes.
Ferriera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ferriera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferriera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raikkonen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Raikkonen is pressing down on Ferriera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferriera is holding on for now.
Ferriera is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera is staying active underneath Raikkonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferriera trying to control here.
Raikkonen controlling the pace.
Raikkonen prevents Ferriera from improving his position.
Raikkonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ferriera looking for submissions off his back.
Jukka Raikkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferriera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferriera regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferriera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferriera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Raikkonen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ferriera.
Ferriera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferriera looking for submissions off his back.
Ferriera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera 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!
Raikkonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Raikkonen is putting a hurting on Ferriera here, landing some big shots from side control.
Raikkonen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ferriera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Raikkonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Raikkonen wants to take a breather but Ferriera is having none of it.
Ferriera actively working from the bottom here.
Raikkonen wants to control but Ferriera is keeping him busy.
Raikkonen working Ferriera over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera is looking to improve his position.
Ferriera actively working from the bottom here.
Raikkonen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera actively working from the bottom here.
Ferriera gets full guard.
Ferriera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferriera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raikkonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raikkonen trying to control but Ferriera is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferriera's guard.
Ferriera tries to roll over but Raikkonen keeps him under control.
Raikkonen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ferriera.
Raikkonen trying to control the action but Ferriera is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen cracks Ferriera with a big right hand but Ferriera just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen working the ground and pound.
Ferriera tries to buck Raikkonen off but Raikkonen is having none of it.
Ferriera sneaks back into half guard.
Raikkonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Raikkonen trying to control the action but Ferriera is working from the bottom.
Ferriera is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Raikkonen jumps into side control!
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Ferriera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferriera is trying to get back to half guard.
Raikkonen working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera seems a little lost for a moment, as Raikkonen dominates the positioning.
Raikkonen trying to control the action but Ferriera is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen cracks Ferriera with a big elbow.
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Ferriera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raikkonen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ferriera's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ferriera wants to control but Raikkonen postures up.
Ferriera is trying to improve his position.
Ferriera is not content to let Raikkonen control the position.
Ferriera gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen is nestled in close to Ferriera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Raikkonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Raikkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferriera keeps working.
Ferriera looking for submissions off his back.
Raikkonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferriera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raikkonen prevents Ferriera from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferriera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raikkonen pulls his head out easily.
Ferriera is refusing to be controlled, as Raikkonen sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukka Raikkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raikkonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Raikkonen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake From Statefarm (ranked 1133 p4p, 997 weight class) and Mike Preston (ranked 124 p4p, 112 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake From Statefarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Preston!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston digs a good hook to From Statefarm's body.
Preston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. From Statefarm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
From Statefarm has managed to clinch.
Preston is trying to force a seperation but From Statefarm has the dominant position.
Preston wants to break free but From Statefarm has control.
A head punch on the inside from Preston fails to land.
From Statefarm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Preston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Preston misses with an uppercut.
From Statefarm tries to clinch there but Preston circles away.
Jake From Statefarm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
From Statefarm wants to clinch but Preston slips to the side
letting Preston counter with a right hand.
From Statefarm rushes Preston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
From Statefarm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Preston's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston wants to get back to striking at distance but From Statefarm won't allow it.
Preston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Preston swats away the attempt to clinch by From Statefarm.
From Statefarm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Preston has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
From Statefarm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Preston counters with a stiff right hand.
From Statefarm wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Preston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
From Statefarm moves into the clinch.
From Statefarm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Preston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Preston is trying to break the clinch but From Statefarm has him pressed against the cage.
Preston breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from From Statefarm misses.
From Statefarm misses with a head kick.
From Statefarm is looking to clinch but Preston is avoiding it.
Preston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Preston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
From Statefarm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Preston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
From Statefarm wants to clinch up but Preston keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm wants to clinch.
Preston throws out a counter right but From Statefarm avoids it with no problem.
Preston misses the jab.
From Statefarm tries to counter by clinching up but Preston breaks away and moves out of range.
From Statefarm tries to clinch but Preston is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Preston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
From Statefarm tries to clinch up
and Preston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
From Statefarm tries to clinch up but Preston circles away and keeps his distance.
Preston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
From Statefarm moves into range and clinches up with Preston.
Preston manages to break the clinch.
From Statefarm throws a leg kick but Preston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Preston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
From Statefarm misses with a kick to the body.
From Statefarm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Preston, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
From Statefarm drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston got a little sloppy there for a moment and From Statefarm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Preston has managed to get both his arms back between From Statefarm's legs - danger averted.
From Statefarm controlling Preston's posture.
Preston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
From Statefarm looking to control.
From Statefarm is controlling Preston's posture.
Preston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
From Statefarm controls Preston momentarily but Preston frees himself.
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.
Preston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
From Statefarm trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
From Statefarm tries a head kick but it misses.
From Statefarm tries to clinch there but Preston circles away.
From Statefarm fails with an attempt to clinch.
From Statefarm has Preston up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Preston will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Preston defending well as From Statefarm loads up on a big left hand.
Preston looks to land a combination. From Statefarm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
From Statefarm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and From Statefarm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
From Statefarm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Preston.
From Statefarm tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Preston manages to circle out of the way.
Preston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Preston misses with a straight left.
From Statefarm tries to clinch but Preston is having none of it.
From Statefarm doesn't manage to clinch there - Preston circles away.
Preston throws out a counter right but From Statefarm avoids it with no problem.
Mike Preston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
From Statefarm fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Preston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
From Statefarm doesn't manage to clinch there - Preston circles away.
Preston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
From Statefarm fails in his attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Preston checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from From Statefarm.
Nice shot by Preston.
From Statefarm closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Preston to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Preston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps From Statefarm thinking.
From Statefarm tries to clinch there but Preston circles away.
Preston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
From Statefarm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
From Statefarm tries to close the distance and clinch but Preston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Preston throws out a counter right but From Statefarm avoids it with no problem.
From Statefarm misses with a body shot.
From Statefarm tries to close the distance and clinch but Preston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
From Statefarm is looking to clinch but Preston is avoiding it.
Preston misses with a wild body shot.
Preston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Preston looks to land a left hand but From Statefarm moved out of range nicely.
From Statefarm closes the distance and pushes Preston back into the cage.
Preston tries to circle away but From Statefarm has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm is trying to pull guard but Preston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Preston breaks the clinch.
Preston avoids a kick to the body.
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Preston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
From Statefarm blocks a jab.
From Statefarm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Preston, pushing him back against the cage.
From Statefarm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Preston's efforts to push away.
Preston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
From Statefarm misses with a wild body shot.
Preston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by From Statefarm.
Preston is looking for the big counter here.
From Statefarm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Preston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
From Statefarm clinches up against the cage.
Preston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Preston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt.
From Statefarm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Preston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
From Statefarm tries to clinch but Preston is having none of it.
As From Statefarm backs off Preston throws a huge counter combo but From Statefarm manages to avoid it all.
From Statefarm tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Preston to counter with a crisp jab.
From Statefarm doesn't manage to clinch there - Preston circles away.
From Statefarm tries to clinch there but Preston circles away.
Preston misses the jab.
From Statefarm seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
From Statefarm clinches up with Preston and pushes him back against the cage.
From Statefarm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston is trying to push From Statefarm away but From Statefarm has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Preston tries to break the clinch but From Statefarm is controlling the position.
Preston lands a right hand.
Preston manages to break the clinch.
From Statefarm closes the distance but Preston moves to the side
and Preston counters with a left to the body.
From Statefarm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Preston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Preston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
From Statefarm looks to clinch
and Preston counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
From Statefarm misses with a body shot
and Preston counters with a stiff right hand.
Preston throws a hook to the side of From Statefarm's head but From Statefarm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
From Statefarm moves into the clinch.
From Statefarm effectively controlling the action here.
Preston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Preston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
From Statefarm tries to clinch up but Preston circles away and keeps his distance.
Jake From Statefarm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
From Statefarm tries to clinch but Preston moves away
and Preston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Preston throws a hook but From Statefarm blocks it.
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Preston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
From Statefarm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Preston swats away the attempt to clinch by From Statefarm.
A shot to the body from From Statefarm misses
and Preston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
From Statefarm is looking to clinch but Preston is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Preston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
From Statefarm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Preston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Preston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Preston misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Preston misses.
From Statefarm fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
Preston swats away the attempt to clinch by From Statefarm.
From Statefarm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Preston.
From Statefarm doesn't manage to clinch there - Preston circles away.
From Statefarm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Preston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Preston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
From Statefarm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Preston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
From Statefarm wants to clinch
and Preston counters with a straight right hand.
From Statefarm moves in looking to clinch but Preston pushes him off.
A nice side step and Preston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
From Statefarm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Preston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Preston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
From Statefarm throws a lazy uppercut
and Preston counters with a left to the body.
Preston swats away the attempt to clinch by From Statefarm.
From Statefarm tries to clinch up
and Preston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from From Statefarm misses
and From Statefarm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Preston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
From Statefarm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Preston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
From Statefarm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
From Statefarm tries to clinch up.
Preston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
From Statefarm closes the distance and clinches.
From Statefarm trying to control the position but instead, Preston has worked for underhooks and has pushed From Statefarm into the cage.
Preston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston misses with an uppercut. From Statefarm saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Preston lands an impressive looking overhand right. From Statefarm doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - From Statefarm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
From Statefarm darts in trying to clinch
and Preston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Preston lands a nice hook to From Statefarm's body. From Statefarm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Preston throws a shot to the body.
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Preston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
From Statefarm tries to clinch but Preston moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Preston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm wants to clinch but Preston slips to the side
and Preston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
From Statefarm is looking to wear down Preston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
From Statefarm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
From Statefarm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
From Statefarm misses with a jab to the body
and Preston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
From Statefarm takes a swing at Preston's ribcage but misses.
From Statefarm fails with an attempt to clinch.
From Statefarm throws a body kick that misses
and Preston counters with a stiff right hand.
From Statefarm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
From Statefarm wants to clinch
and Preston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
From Statefarm misses with a jab to the body
and Preston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
From Statefarm tries a head kick but it misses.
From Statefarm has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 From Statefarm is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Preston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Preston 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Preston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Baroza (ranked 408 p4p, 776 weight class) and Passion Pacio (ranked 31 p4p, 66 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Baroza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Passion Pacio!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacio misses with a hook to the body
and Baroza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacio scores with a body shot.
Pacio throws a shot to the body.
Pacio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baroza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baroza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacio.
Baroza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pacio takes a swing at Baroza's ribcage but misses.
Baroza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pacio throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacio throws a jab but it's blocked by Baroza.
Pacio misses with a hook
and Baroza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pacio lands a right hook to the body.
Pacio's coach down at Freaky Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pacio's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Passion Pacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pacio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pacio loads up on a big right hand but Baroza slips the punch.
Baroza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pacio misses with a lunging right hand
and Baroza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pacio misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Baroza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baroza ducks right into an uppercut from Pacio.
A cross from Pacio lands.
Pacio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroza slips under a jab from Pacio.
Baroza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacio throws a jab when Baroza was well out of range.
Pacio misses with a lunging right hand
and Baroza counters with a good low kick that Pacio was not able to check.
Pacio throws an overhand right that lands on Baroza's shoulder, as Baroza tries to avoid the shot.
Baroza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pacio throws a jab but it's blocked by Baroza.
Pacio throws a good cross that connects.
Baroza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacio.
Baroza is looking to counter punch.
Pacio throws a lazy uppercut
and Baroza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacio throws an overhand right that lands on Baroza's shoulder, as Baroza tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacio scores with a hook.
Pacio throws a poor cross that misses
and Baroza counters with a stiff right hand.
Baroza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baroza thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pacio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baroza counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacio is rocked!
Pacio misses with a wild body shot.
Baroza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pacio is still on wobbly legs! Can Baroza finish him?
Baroza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pacio with a jab.
Pacio seems to have recovered his senses.
Pacio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baroza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pacio misses with an uppercut.
Baroza quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pacio scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Pacio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacio misses with a left hand
enabling Baroza to counter with a crisp jab.
Pacio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baroza counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baroza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pacio misses with a lunging right hand
and Baroza counters with a crisp right that sends Pacio to the canvas! Baroza follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Baroza!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semi Veainu (ranked 113 p4p, 1073 weight class) and Enzo DiMaggio (ranked 12 p4p, 68 weight class). Enzo DiMaggio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Semi Veainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enzo DiMaggio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiMaggio moves into range and clinches up with Veainu.
DiMaggio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DiMaggio scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
A head punch on the inside from DiMaggio fails to land.
DiMaggio trying to stall but Veainu improves his position.
Veainu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Veainu tries to work over DiMaggio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but DiMaggio has him pressed against the cage.
DiMaggio lands with a right to the head.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but DiMaggio has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semi Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DiMaggio tries to stall but Veainu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DiMaggio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by DiMaggio.
Veainu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DiMaggio gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DiMaggio working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DiMaggio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
A short uppercut from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
DiMaggio pushes off an throws an elbow but Veainu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
DiMaggio trying to control the position but instead, Veainu has worked for underhooks and has pushed DiMaggio into the cage.
DiMaggio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Veainu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if DiMaggio can turn it around.
DiMaggio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DiMaggio to keep the fight standing.
Veainu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DiMaggio just stands there and leans against the cage.
DiMaggio working aggressively here.
Veainu avoids the elbow strike from DiMaggio, against the cage.
Veainu blocking some punches.
DiMaggio taking a breather.
DiMaggio gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio misses with a short punch on the inside.
DiMaggio has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
DiMaggio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu tries to pull guard but DiMaggio won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Veainu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DiMaggio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
DiMaggio stalling against the cage.
A short right from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio lands with a short shot to the head.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu successfully pulls guard.
DiMaggio tries to free his leg and advance position but Veainu is retaining full guard.
Veainu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Veainu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DiMaggio defends well.
Veainu working for a triangle but DiMaggio defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMaggio wanted to stand there but Veainu had control of the position.
DiMaggio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DiMaggio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Veainu working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veainu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DiMaggio defends it easily.
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.
Veainu looking to control.
DiMaggio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Veainu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DiMaggio has managed to get both his arms back between Veainu's legs - danger averted.
DiMaggio postures up.
DiMaggio wants to pass the guard but Veainu is keeping the position.
Veainu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Veainu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo DiMaggio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DiMaggio has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DiMaggio.
DiMaggio lands an elbow inside that Veainu shrugs off.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
DiMaggio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
DiMaggio working aggressively here.
DiMaggio misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on DiMaggio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DiMaggio working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from DiMaggio fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMaggio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DiMaggio uses from the top position.
DiMaggio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Veainu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veainu tries to get out of the position.
Veainu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DiMaggio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Veainu is trying to control the position but DiMaggio postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu working for a triangle but DiMaggio defends it easily.
Semi Veainu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DiMaggio is looking to stand up but Veainu won't let him.
Veainu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DiMaggio is aware though and is defending well.
DiMaggio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Veainu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DiMaggio defends it easily.
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.
Veainu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DiMaggio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DiMaggio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Veainu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DiMaggio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DiMaggio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DiMaggio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Veainu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DiMaggio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DiMaggio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DiMaggio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veainu is keeping the position for now.
Veainu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DiMaggio defends it easily.
DiMaggio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DiMaggio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DiMaggio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Veainu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DiMaggio defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veainu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semi Veainu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DiMaggio tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
DiMaggio tries to clinch but Veainu is having none of it.
DiMaggio wants to clinch.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu keeps the fight on the outside.
Veainu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DiMaggio throws a solid leg kick but Veainu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DiMaggio.
DiMaggio closes the distance and clinches.
DiMaggio throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Veainu blocks the elbow strike.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DiMaggio.
Veainu gets control of DiMaggio's arms and successfully pulls guard. Veainu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Veainu is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMaggio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veainu is one step ahead there.
Veainu 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.
DiMaggio wants to sweep here but Veainu controlling him for the moment.
DiMaggio controlling Veainu's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Veainu slips nicely into half guard.
Veainu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DiMaggio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veainu seems to be looking for submissions.
Veainu is thwarting DiMaggio's attempts to control the position.
Veainu is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu tries to pass the half guard into mount. DiMaggio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DiMaggio is doing well to control the position and prevent Veainu from advancing to side control.
Veainu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DiMaggio sees it coming and defends easily.
Veainu tries to pass to full mount but DiMaggio defends it.
DiMaggio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veainu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veainu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Veainu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DiMaggio wants to improve his position but Veainu is controlling well.
DiMaggio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Veainu is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
DiMaggio controlling the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but DiMaggio has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semi Veainu clearly takes 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.
DiMaggio tries to clinch up but Veainu circles away and keeps his distance.
DiMaggio clinches with his opponent.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DiMaggio backwards.
Veainu jumps guard but DiMaggio stands there with Veainu around his waist. Veainu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by DiMaggio.
DiMaggio stalling in the clinch.
DiMaggio blocking some punches.
Veainu tries to pull guard but DiMaggio holds him up against the cage and eventually Veainu drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DiMaggio.
A nice right hand lands inside from DiMaggio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DiMaggio.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from DiMaggio.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
DiMaggio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DiMaggio lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DiMaggio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
Veainu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DiMaggio smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semi Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMaggio lands a big right hand that sends Veainu crashing to the mat! DiMaggio stays standing though and waves Veainu back to his feet!
Veainu is rocked!
Veainu drops his hands momentarily. DiMaggio doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Veainu staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Veainu doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enzo DiMaggio!
Enzo DiMaggio is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jardani Jovonovich (ranked 127 p4p, 984 weight class) and Raphael Couture (ranked 19 p4p, 129 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jardani Jovonovich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raphael Couture!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovonovich closes the distance and clinches.
Jovonovich gets control of Couture's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jovonovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jovonovich is keeping the position for now.
Couture trying to control but Jovonovich is working from the bottom.
Jovonovich looking to control.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Jovonovich is retaining full guard.
Jovonovich controls Couture momentarily but Couture frees himself.
Jovonovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Couture gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Couture drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jovonovich dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture is trying to keep Jovonovich in close.
Jovonovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jovonovich passes into half guard.
Jovonovich is working for a kimura but Couture is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovonovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couture is just riding it out for now. Jovonovich eventually gives up the hold.
Jovonovich seems to be looking for submissions.
Couture is trying to control but can't.
Couture actively working from the bottom here.
Couture looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Couture has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Couture is trying to get back to full guard.
Couture actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Jovonovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jovonovich is looking to take a break and control but Couture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jovonovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Couture is looking to improve his position.
Jovonovich is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Couture is not content to let Jovonovich control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovonovich tries to pass to full mount but Couture defends it.
Jovonovich is working for a submission of some sort.
Jovonovich is looking for a kimura here.
Jovonovich seems to be working for a kimura but Couture defends the submission attempt.
Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Couture is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Jovonovich has latched onto it... Big trouble! Jovonovich pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Couture is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Jovonovich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jardani Jovonovich!
Jardani Jovonovich retains his welterweight title!
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