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BANZAI COMBAT 81 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Lockdown (ranked 25363 p4p, 24743 weight class) and Janos Paprikas (ranked 372 p4p, 393 weight class). Janos Paprikas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Lockdown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Janos Paprikas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockdown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.
Lockdown stalls.
Paprikas tries to circle away but Lockdown has him pinned against the cage.
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paprikas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lockdown shoots in for a double leg but Paprikas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paprikas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lockdown clinches with his opponent.
Lockdown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Lockdown. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Paprikas misses.
Paprikas moves into the clinch.
Paprikas is trying to push Lockdown away but Lockdown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lockdown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lockdown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockdown tries for a takedown but Paprikas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paprikas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lockdown.
Lockdown avoids the body shot from Paprikas.
Lockdown dives in for a single leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockdown manages to break the clinch.
Adam Lockdown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paprikas scores with a head kick. Lockdown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lockdown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paprikas fails to land with a series of punches.
Lockdown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.
Paprikas wants to get back to striking at distance but Lockdown won't allow it.
Lockdown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paprikas is defending well.
Paprikas tries to break free but Lockdown pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lockdown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paprikas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lockdown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lockdown looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lockdown.
Paprikas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lockdown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paprikas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lockdown is pushing Paprikas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lockdown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lockdown shoots in for a double leg but Paprikas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lockdown dives in and grabs Paprikas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paprikas pushes down on Lockdown's head and hops out.
Lockdown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paprikas gets tackled into the cage by Lockdown. Lockdown maintains the clinch.
Paprikas is looking to break free of the clinch but Lockdown has double underhooks.
Paprikas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paprikas is trying to maintain a safe position but Lockdown gets an underhook and turns Paprikas into the cage.
Paprikas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paprikas is trying to break the clinch but Lockdown is controlling him.
Lockdown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paprikas has had enough of the clinch but Lockdown keeps him there for the moment.
Lockdown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paprikas backwards.
Paprikas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paprikas stops a takedown attempt from Lockdown.
Paprikas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Lockdown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paprikas connects with a high kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lockdown.
Paprikas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lockdown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Paprikas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lockdown dives in for a single leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lockdown fails to pull guard.
Paprikas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lockdown blocks it with crossed arms.
Paprikas tries to circle away but Lockdown has him pinned against the cage.
Lockdown breaks the clinch.
Lockdown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lockdown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paprikas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paprikas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paprikas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockdown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paprikas pinned against the cage. Paprikas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paprikas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lockdown drives through and clinches with Paprikas against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paprikas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paprikas breaks the clinch.
Janos Paprikas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lockdown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paprikas misses with the head strike.
Lockdown looking to slow down the pace here.
Lockdown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paprikas's efforts to push away.
Lockdown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lockdown shoots in but Paprikas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paprikas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Paprikas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paprikas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lockdown eats them both and turns towards Paprikas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lockdown moves into the clinch.
Paprikas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paprikas struggles to land a body shot inside as Lockdown controls his hands.
Lockdown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paprikas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lockdown drives through and clinches with Paprikas against the cage.
Paprikas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lockdown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lockdown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lockdown avoiding damage as Paprikas throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paprikas is trying to break the clinch but Lockdown is controlling him.
Paprikas is trying to break the clinch but Lockdown is controlling him.
Lockdown jumps guard but Paprikas stands there with Lockdown around his waist. Lockdown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lockdown digs a right hand into Paprikas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paprikas's gas tank.
Lockdown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paprikas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lockdown is trying to pull guard but Paprikas has him pressed against the cage.
Lockdown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paprikas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paprikas is looking to break free of the clinch but Lockdown has double underhooks.
Paprikas working hard to break the clinch.
Lockdown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lockdown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paprikas as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown rushes Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lockdown dodges an elbow strike from Paprikas.
Lockdown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee calls for Lockdown to work.
Paprikas wants to break free but Lockdown has control.
Paprikas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lockdown is working for takedown but Paprikas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lockdown wants a takedown.
Paprikas is trying to force a seperation but Lockdown has the dominant position.
Lockdown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paprikas smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Janos Paprikas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lockdown pushes Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.
Lockdown manages to break the clinch.
Lockdown misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lockdown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paprikas gets tackled into the cage by Lockdown. Lockdown maintains the clinch.
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Lockdown has closed the distance and engaged Paprikas in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paprikas is trying to force a seperation but Lockdown has the dominant position.
Paprikas blocking some punches.
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Lockdown shoots for a takedown but Paprikas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lockdown shoots for a double leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls well. He's pushed Lockdown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paprikas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paprikas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lockdown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paprikas's waist but Paprikas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lockdown off to one side.
Paprikas connects with an inside leg kick.
Lockdown shoots in but Paprikas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paprikas but Paprikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lockdown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paprikas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paprikas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lockdown is out of range and Paprikas settles back down.
Janos Paprikas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lockdown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adam Lockdown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lockdown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paprikas uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paprikas works over Lockdown with some ground and pound from guard.
Paprikas lands a couple of digs.
Paprikas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paprikas is working Lockdown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paprikas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lockdown's head.
Paprikas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paprikas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lockdown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paprikas with a nice head shot there.
Paprikas advances to half guard.
Lockdown is looking to improve his position.
Paprikas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lockdown is trying to control but can't.
Lockdown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paprikas on the ground.
Paprikas not doing much here.
Paprikas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paprikas lands strikes from half guard.
Paprikas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paprikas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lockdown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paprikas is working away from the top position though.
Janos Paprikas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paprikas stalling.
Lockdown is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Adam Lockdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paprikas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lockdown checks a low kick from Paprikas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janos Paprikas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paprikas 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janos Paprikas!
Janos Paprikas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Immanuel Ali (ranked 4340 p4p, 4899 weight class) and Domantas Matulionis (ranked 364 p4p, 393 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Immanuel Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domantas Matulionis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matulionis fails with the takedown.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Matulionis just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matulionis.
Matulionis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Matulionis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali clinches up with Matulionis and pushes him back against the cage.
Ali lands a nice uppercut.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matulionis moves in looking to clinch but Ali pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali rushes Matulionis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali cracks Matulionis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 Matulionis is rocked!
Matulionis swinging wildly here.
Matulionis is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Matulionis seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ali clinches up against the cage.
Ali breaks from the clinch.
Matulionis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matulionis tries for a takedown but Ali circles away easily
and Ali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matulionis thinking.
Immanuel Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domantas Matulionis.
Matulionis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matulionis wants to clinch.
Ali closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matulionis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ali lands a big right hand that sends Matulionis crashing to the mat! Ali stays standing though and waves Matulionis back to his feet!
Ali finds Matulionis's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Matulionis flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Ali lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Matulionis will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Immanuel Ali!
Immanuel Ali seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slant Grant (ranked 24077 p4p, 3955 weight class) and Marcoh Haas (ranked 483 p4p, 405 weight class). Haas has chosen Pulse and Anxiety as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slant Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcoh Haas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant scores with a head kick.
Grant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haas moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grant taking a breather.
Grant wants to stall.
Haas lands a right hand.
Grant wants to get back to striking at distance but Haas won't allow it.
Haas has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Haas.
Haas digs a right hand underneath Grant's ribcage. Grant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Haas.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grant taking a breather.
Haas pushes Grant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Haas cracks Grant with a nice body shot.
Haas lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Haas.
Haas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haas lands a jab-cross combination.
Haas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Haas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haas lands a slapping body shot.
Haas digs a good body shot into Grant's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grant.
Haas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marcoh Haas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haas fails to land with a series of punches.
Grant throws a low kick but Haas avoids it.
Haas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grant rather than just go for the knockout.
Haas throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range.
Grant half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haas lands a right hook to the body.
Haas lands a jab to the head.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grant tries to score with a low kick but Haas moves his leg out of the way.
A right-left combo lands from Haas.
Haas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Haas coming out on top.
Grant does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Haas. Those never looked like landing.
Haas throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Haas looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Grant appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Haas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant with a nice calf kick.
Haas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant is looking to counter with head kicks.
Haas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grant counters with a slapping leg kick.
Haas moves into the clinch successfully.
Haas lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Haas is keeping busy.
We've been informed that Haas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grant tries to break the clinch but Haas is controlling the position.
Grant stalling in the clinch but Haas improves position.
A right hand to the body from Haas.
Haas breaks the clinch.
Grant throws a low kick but Haas moves out of range easily.
Haas is looking for the big counter here.
Haas looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Haas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
Grant half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haas fails to land with a series of punches.
Grant looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haas blocks a low kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Haas. Those never looked like landing.
Grant looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcoh Haas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Haas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grant, pushing him back against the cage.
Haas is working Grant over against the cage.
Haas works on Grant's body with a couple of short punches.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Haas is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Haas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Haas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haas swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Haas throws a right and a left that Grant avoids nicely.
Grant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas clinches.
Haas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haas forces Grant back against the cage and clinches.
Haas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haas breaks the clinch.
Haas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant dodges the punch combination from Haas.
Grant lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Haas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haas swings widly with a right hand
and Grant counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Haas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haas misses the jab.
As Haas backs away, Grant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grant wants to slow Haas down by chopping away at his legs.
Haas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haas clinches up against the cage.
Grant tries to circle away but Haas has him pinned against the cage.
Grant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Haas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marcoh Haas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grant can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant looking to stall.
Haas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grant or not.
Haas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grant or not.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Haas is keeping busy.
Grant is trying to maintain a safe position but Haas gets an underhook and turns Grant into the cage.
Grant looking to slow down the pace here.
Grant looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Slant Grant.
Haas moves into the clinch.
Haas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Haas.
A hook to the body from Haas.
Haas lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Haas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haas presses Grant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haas controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Haas.
Haas digs a right hand underneath Grant's ribcage. Grant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Haas.
Haas is working Grant over against the cage.
Haas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Haas coming out on top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marcoh Haas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant takes one to the side of the head.
Haas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcoh Haas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Haas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grant backs up against the cage.
Haas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grant back to the cage. Haas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Haas throws a series of punches but Grant avoids them all with ease.
Grant lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grant misses with a leg kick
and Haas counters with a nice uppercut.
Haas thuds a left hand into Grant's body.
Haas lands with a nice body punch.
Grant dodges the punch combination from Haas.
Haas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Haas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant keeps Haas at a distance using the push kick.
Haas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grant backs up against the cage.
Haas misses with a looping right.
Haas misses with a double jab.
Haas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haas checks the leg kick.
Haas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haas swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Haas has Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Haas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Haas.
Haas is working Grant over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant trying to stall but Haas improves his position.
Grant stalling in the clinch but Haas improves position.
Maybe Grant would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A right handed body shot lands from Haas.
Haas is leaning against Grant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Haas.
Slant Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haas digs a right hand underneath Grant's ribcage. Grant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Haas.
Haas scores with a hook to the body.
Haas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Haas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haas managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Grant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haas digs a right hand into Grant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grant's gas tank.
Haas pushes Grant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Haas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Haas.
Haas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Haas.
Haas lands a nice shot to the body.
Haas presses Grant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Haas.
Haas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
Marcoh Haas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haas works on Grant's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haas.
Haas manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Haas catches Grant right on the button with a cross.
Haas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haas scores with a one two! Grant had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haas throws a series of strikes that have Grant backpedaling.
Haas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grant counters with a good low kick that Haas was not able to check.
Haas scores with the left hand. Grant knows he should have avoided that one.
Grant misses with a low kick as Haas jumps back.
Haas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Haas blocks a head kick by Grant.
Marcoh Haas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haas throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcoh Haas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcoh Haas!
Marcoh Haas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gherman Cornouhov (ranked 5370 p4p, 3209 weight class) and Draymond Green (ranked 362 p4p, 275 weight class). Cornouhov comes to the cage accompanied by ULTRAKILL - The World Looks Red. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gherman Cornouhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Draymond Green!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cornouhov connects with a leg kick.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cornouhov can pounce on him.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green wants to counter with a clinch but Cornouhov pushes him away.
Cornouhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cornouhov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green takes the fight into the clinch.
Green looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Green 's eye.
 It looks like Draymond Green has been cut.
Cornouhov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gherman Cornouhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.
Green looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornouhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Green has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cornouhov after a bit of a struggle.
Green tries to pull guard but Cornouhov won't allow it.
Green blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands a damaging elbow.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Green's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Green wants a takedown.
Green goes for a takedown attempt but Cornouhov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A good leg kick by Cornouhov.
Green slips a straight right by Cornouhov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green blocks a low kick nicely.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cornouhov lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cornouhov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Green blocks an elbow strike.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cornouhov prevents Green from breaking the clinch.
Green is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Green takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Green's brow.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Green is trying to push Cornouhov away but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cornouhov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Green avoids it.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Green blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cornouhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cornouhov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Green.
Cornouhov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow.
Green looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Green's brow.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Green leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Green is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cornouhov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Draymond Green's cut even more.
Cornouhov blocking some punches.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Green leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Green can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gherman Cornouhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Draymond Green's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cornouhov loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Gherman Cornouhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green checks the leg kick.
Cornouhov thows a leg kick but Green checks it
and Green counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Cornouhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Cornouhov is retaining full guard.
Green is pushing down on Cornouhov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cornouhov is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Cornouhov defends it.
Cornouhov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Cornouhov wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is working for a kimura but Cornouhov is defending it quite comfortably.
Green is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Green trying to control the action but Cornouhov is working from the bottom.
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.
Cornouhov taking some punishment here, with Green in his half guard.
Green controlling the action here.
Green wants to control but Cornouhov is keeping him busy.
Green seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Green sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cornouhov defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Green wants to control the pace but Cornouhov is squirming around nicely.
Green wants to control but instead Cornouhov manages to regain half guard.
Cornouhov tries to kick Green off in order to stand up. Green Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Green tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cornouhov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cornouhov is being controlled here.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Cornouhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cornouhov stops Green from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cornouhov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draymond Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Draymond Green's cut.
That's time! Cornouhov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cornouhov closes the distance and clinches.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cornouhov obliges.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Cornouhov missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornouhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Green dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green is looking for a takedown.
Green blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornouhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Green won't want to take too many of those.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it misses.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow over the top.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cornouhov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green avoids the elbow strike from Cornouhov, against the cage.
Cornouhov trying to land knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cornouhov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Green is trying to pull guard but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.
Gherman Cornouhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Draymond Green's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Green tries to circle away but Cornouhov has him pinned against the cage.
Green managing to block the knees to the body from Cornouhov.
Green pulls Cornouhov into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green controlling Cornouhov's posture.
Our spies down at at Dangerous Fight Academy inform us that Green has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Green working for a triangle but Cornouhov defends it easily.
Cornouhov prevents Green from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is adopting a defensive guard.
Cornouhov stands up from Green's guard - Cornouhov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cornouhov circles away.
Cornouhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that misses.
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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cornouhov.
Cornouhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Green is trying to pull guard but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.
Green lands a takedown into guard.
Green advances to half guard.
Cornouhov is trying to stand.
Green passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cornouhov!
Green controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gherman Cornouhov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cornouhov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gherman Cornouhov!
A victorious Gherman Cornouhov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Qfc Warrior (ranked 3828 p4p, 2799 weight class) and Lyle Rock (ranked 434 p4p, 350 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Qfc Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyle Rock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior misses with a wild body shot.
Warrior misses with a looping right.
Rock moves into the clinch.
Rock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Warrior up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Warrior scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rock.
Rock pushes off an throws an elbow but Warrior leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rock trying to land knees to the body.
Warrior misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warrior.
Rock trying to land knees to the body.
Rock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Warrior tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Nice elbow from Rock.
Nice elbow from Rock.
 It looks like The Qfc Warrior has been cut.
Rock throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock throws an elbow that misses.
Warrior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Warrior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior misses with an uppercut.
Rock rushes Warrior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Warrior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Warrior fails to land.
Rock blocking some punches.
Warrior blocks an elbow strike from Rock.
Warrior blocks an elbow strike from Rock.
Warrior manages to break the clinch.
The Qfc Warrior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Rock pushes Warrior up against the cage in a clinch.
Rock blocking some punches.
Warrior throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Warrior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Warrior's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warrior.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Warrior's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rock.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rock throws an elbow but misses.
Warrior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock clinches up with Warrior and pushes him back against the cage.
Rock lands an elbow that stopped Warrior in his tracks for a moment.
Warrior lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rock.
Rock throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Warrior fails to land.
Warrior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warrior scores with a hook to the body. Rock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rock dives in and grabs Warrior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warrior pushes down on Rock's head and hops out.
Rock staying out of range there.
Warrior misses with a wild body shot.
The Qfc Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock avoids the body shot from Warrior.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Warrior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Warrior.
Warrior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Warrior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rock closes the distance and clinches up with Warrior, looking for a takedown. Rock pushes Warrior against the cage but Warrior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rock gets a clinch.
Rock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warrior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Warrior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock slips a jab from Warrior.
Warrior leaves Rock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Qfc Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyle Rock.
Warrior throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Warrior misses the jab.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Warrior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Warrior sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Warrior avoids it this time.
Warrior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Warrior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warrior throwing a counter right hand but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warrior throws out the jab.
Warrior throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Warrior throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warrior.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior misses with a straight left.
Warrior misses with a looping left.
Warrior throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Warrior blocks the elbow strike.
Warrior lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock controlling the action here for a moment.
Warrior lands a left hand.
Rock scores with a knee to the head.
Warrior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Warrior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rock.
Warrior was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Warrior.
Rock moves away from the strike by Warrior.
Warrior stuffs the takedown attempt from Rock. Rock gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Qfc Warrior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Qfc Warrior's cut.
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.
Rock dives in for a single leg takedown but Warrior sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Warrior changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock rushes Warrior and presses him up against the cage.
Rock blocking some punches.
Lyle Rock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Warrior blocks the elbow strike.
Warrior swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Warrior working aggressively here.
Warrior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warrior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warrior looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Warrior drops Rock with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rock looks back up at him and smiles so Warrior waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rock is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Warrior misses.
Rock is still on wobbly legs! Can Warrior finish him?
Rock switches off momentarily and Warrior cracks him with a monster right hand! Rock topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Warrior dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Warrior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Qfc Warrior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jujitsu John (ranked 4747 p4p, 2530 weight class) and Tommaso Montanti (ranked 491 p4p, 321 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jujitsu John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommaso Montanti!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John tries for a takedown but Montanti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Montanti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montanti throws a big shot that misses.
John went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Montanti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from John.
John definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montanti gets caught flat footed, as John shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Montanti manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Montanti.
John is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Montanti to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jujitsu John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montanti manages to break the clinch.
Montanti throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John shoots for a double leg takedown but Montanti sprawls well. He's pushed John's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That kick from John tenderised Montanti's leg. Montanti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Montanti scores with a crisp jab that stopped John in his tracks.
Montanti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
John lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
John fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montanti cracks John with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Montanti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Montanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
John will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Montanti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Montanti looking for a guillotine here but John defends easily.
John postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John trying to control but Montanti is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and John jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
John sitting in guard here, content to control.
John working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Montanti has John pulled in close to control his posture.
John missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montanti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montanti is looking to stand up but John isn't so interested in that idea.
Montanti trying to control the position.
John trying to stand up but can't free himself from Montanti's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Montanti keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Montanti throws a leg kick which misses John's front leg but catches the back leg as John tries to avoid it.
Montanti looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
John has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Montanti.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montanti.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montanti with a hook.
The fighters circling - Montanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Montanti.
John dives in and scores a takedown into Montanti's guard.
Montanti manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Montanti walks away with a smile on his face. John gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Montanti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before John has time to react.
Montanti misses with a low kick as John jumps back.
John half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Montanti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from John.
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommaso Montanti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A lazy left from Montanti finds it's target.
Montanti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
John moves forwards but Montanti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
John moves out of range as Montanti strikes.
Montanti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
John closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Montanti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
John is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montanti is just riding it out for now. John eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if John 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.
John missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John prevents Montanti from improving his position.
John is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Montanti manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tommaso Montanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montanti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from John.
Montanti misses with a looping left.
John tries for a takedown but Montanti circles away easily
letting Montanti counter with a right hand.
Tommaso Montanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John moves forwards but Montanti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Montanti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for John with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jujitsu John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montanti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
John fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Montanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Montanti coming out on top.
Montanti cracks a nice hook into John's ribs.
John ducks under a wild hook from Montanti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Montanti.
Montanti lands a nice looking body shot.
John walks into a jab.
Montanti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by John.
Montanti scoring well with a low kick there.
Montanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from John there as he acknowledges the shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by John.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montanti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
John is looking for a kimura here.
Montanti wants to control but John is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montanti is looking for a sweep. John is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
John is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montanti is just riding it out for now. John eventually gives up the hold.
Montanti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
John is just content to waste time from the top position. Montanti takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommaso Montanti 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!
Montanti lands with a hook. John tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Montanti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montanti.
John shoots in for a takedown but Montanti shows good takedown defense.
John takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
John throws a combination that misses
and Montanti counters with a left and a right that stings John.
Montanti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but John is out of range.
Montanti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montanti connects with a right hand. John shakes it off.
 John is rocked!
John throws a leg kick
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh John is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montanti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
John throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montanti's waist but Montanti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing John off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John tries for a takedown but Montanti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jujitsu John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montanti throws a jab when John was well out of range.
John seems to have got his legs back now.
John is looking to clinch.
John moves away from the strike by Montanti.
Good exchange - Montanti coming out on top.
John ducks under a wild hook from Montanti.
Montanti with a hook.
Montanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montanti leaves John with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tommaso Montanti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montanti lands a left and a right that send John crashing to the mat, dazed. Montanti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montanti fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John slips under a jab.
Montanti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Montanti throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
Montanti misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
Montanti missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montanti loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.
Montanti missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montanti lands with a shot to the body.
John looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
John slips a straight right by Montanti.
Montanti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Montanti.
Jujitsu John is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montanti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but John moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John attempts a counter takedown but Montanti avoids it well and moves away.
Montanti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montanti blocks a head kick by John.
Tommaso Montanti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John looks for a takedown but Montanti sprawls well.
Montanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
Nice jab there from Montanti.
John avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montanti scores with the left hand. John knows he should have avoided that one.
John has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from John there as he acknowledges the shot.
Montanti tries to work over John's front leg with a kick but John checks it.
John is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Montanti.
Montanti connects with a single shot there.
John moves away from the strike by Montanti.
John seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Montanti tries to sprawl but John drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tommaso Montanti has got the better of the ground game so far.
John is trying to control the action in half guard but Montanti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John is working for a submission of some sort.
John throwing shots but Montanti is blocking nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Montanti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Montanti trying to control but John postures up.
John moves nicely into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommaso Montanti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Montanti 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommaso Montanti!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Chan (ranked 2729 p4p, 2293 weight class) and Mikki Magyar (ranked 247 p4p, 204 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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147
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikki Magyar!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan darts in and clinches Magyar up against the cage.
Chan trying to land knees to the body.
Magyar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chan.
Magyar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chan looking to stall.
A short right from Magyar.
Magyar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magyar misses with some punches.
Magyar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magyar.
A head punch on the inside from Magyar fails to land.
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magyar keeps the fight on the outside.
Magyar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Magyar throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Chan counter with a right hand.
Lee Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magyar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chan blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Magyar.
As Magyar looks to move away, Chan throws a big counter combo but Magyar just gets out of the way.
Magyar misses with a body punch
and Chan counters with a nice body kick.
Chan tries to clinch there but Magyar circles away.
Chan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chan wants to clinch but Magyar slips to the side
and Magyar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Lee Chan has been cut.
Magyar thows a body kick. Chan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chan wants to clinch
and Magyar counters with a nice right hand that sends Chan toppling to the canvas! Chan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Magyar finish him?!
Chan is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Chan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Magyar on the inside.
Magyar lands a hook that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Magyar pushes Chan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Magyar.
Magyar creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Chan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Chan drops to his knees and Magyar pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikki Magyar!
Mikki Magyar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Parker (ranked 2560 p4p, 1910 weight class) and Too Young For Island (ranked 251 p4p, 186 weight class). Too Young For Island struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Samuel Parker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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164
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Too Young For Island!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
For Island moves into range and clinches up with Parker.
Parker throws an elbow that misses.
For Island tries a knee to the head but Parker blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parker throws an elbow but misses.
For Island has hold of one of Parker's legs. Parker is fighting the takedown attempt but For Island gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Parker looking for a guillotine here but For Island defends easily.
Parker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but For Island can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. For Island doesn't defend quickly enough and Parker has managed to lock this one up! Can For Island escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Parker on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samuel Parker!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Midget Mode Jones (ranked 2068 p4p, 1928 weight class) and Kai Asakura (ranked 135 p4p, 127 weight class). Kai Asakura has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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24
138
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Midget Mode Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kai Asakura!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Asakura lands a head shot.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Asakura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Asakura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Asakura blocks a head kick by Jones.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asakura but Asakura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Asakura counters with a right hand to the body.
Asakura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Asakura.
Asakura thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Nice shot lands for Asakura.
Asakura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Asakura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Midget Mode Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asakura lands a jab to the nose.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kai Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones blocks a head kick by Asakura.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asakura sprawls and moves away.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Asakura lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asakura but Asakura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Asakura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones passes to side control.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Asakura is in no mood to give up.
Asakura is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jones trying to control but Asakura is having none of it.
Jones is really struggling to control Asakura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Asakura really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones wants to control the pace but Asakura is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Asakura is on top in guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Asakura tries to pass.
Jones has his hands on Asakura's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Asakura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Asakura checks the leg kick.
Kai Asakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Asakura shows good takedown defense.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Asakura's guard.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones won't allow Asakura to get back to his feet.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Asakura is retaining full guard.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Asakura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working for a triangle but Asakura defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asakura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asakura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones looking to control.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Asakura from standing up.
Midget Mode Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asakura manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones 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.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Asakura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushing down on Asakura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Asakura is trying to escape the mount.
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Asakura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Asakura and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Asakura is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asakura is not content to let Jones control the position.
Asakura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asakura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones looking to isolate an arm here. Asakura doesn't see it coming and as Jones extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Midget Mode Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Rodriguez (ranked 3456 p4p, 2014 weight class) and Devyn Howell (ranked 351 p4p, 213 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Devyn Howell was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devyn Howell!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Howell's head.
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriguez's guard.
Howell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodriguez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodriguez has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Howell drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Howell off! Howell jumps back into Rodriguez's guard.
Howell wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at California Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rodriguez controlling the position.
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Howell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Rodriguez defends it.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez is working away.
Howell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodriguez is just riding it out for now. Howell eventually gives up the hold.
Howell is working for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell is looking for a kimura but Rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Howell to get the leverage.
Howell is working for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Howell trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
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.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell is pressing down on Rodriguez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriguez is holding on for now.
Howell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Rodriguez defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devyn Howell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodriguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Howell gets full guard.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rodriguez has his hands clasped together but Howell extends and breaks Rodriguez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Howell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devyn Howell!
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