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NYF Fight Night 42 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Faruq Farquaad (ranked 2847 p4p, 4720 weight class) and Eduardo Carvalho (ranked 276 p4p, 391 weight class). Faruq Farquaad has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Faruq Farquaad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eduardo Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Farquaad counters with a right hand to the body.
Carvalho shoots in but no luck this time.
Carvalho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Farquaad misses.
Carvalho tries to counter with a clinch but Farquaad shakes him off and moves away.
Carvalho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farquaad but Farquaad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Faruq Farquaad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Carvalho.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carvalho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho throws a leg kick
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farquaad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Farquaad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Farquaad connects with a looping right hand.
Farquaad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carvalho moves forwards but Farquaad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Farquaad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 Carvalho is rocked!
Farquaad sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Carvalho's defenses. It connects perfectly with Carvalho's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Faruq Farquaad!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Hardy (ranked 3021 p4p, 3193 weight class) and Simon Adams (ranked 339 p4p, 356 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Adams!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams misses with a body shot.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.
Adams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams throws a low kick but Hardy moves out of range easily.
Adams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Adams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Hardy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adams swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Adams misses its intended target.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Simon Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adams.
Adams looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Adams misses with a straight right.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Adams sprawls and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams tried to score with a low kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adams!
Hardy tries for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Hardy tries to advance to mount but Adams denies him.
Hardy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Adams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hardy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Adams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looks up at the clock and then as Adams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hardy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hardy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hardy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Adams is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hardy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adams has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adams is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Adams is pushing Hardy's head away, looking to escape. Hardy manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hardy lands some shots froms side control.
Hardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Hardy drags him back down.
Adams prevents Hardy from moving into mount.
Hardy is trying to ground and pound but Adams uses the momentary lack of control by Hardy to regain half guard.
Hardy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Hardy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Adams is trying to escape back to his feet but Hardy uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hardy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Adams!
Hardy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hardy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hardy controlling his opponent.
Hardy landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy lands a big shot to the head and Adams winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Oliver Hardy!
After the fight, Oliver Hardy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AJ Lewis (ranked 3591 p4p, 5278 weight class) and Sergio Torres (ranked 386 p4p, 498 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that AJ Lewis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily AJ Lewis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AJ Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergio Torres!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres shoots in and drives through. Lewis sprawls well.
A punch combination from Lewis misses.
Lewis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lewis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lewis digs a good hook to Torres's body.
Lewis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Torres looks winded!
Lewis lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Torres out cold! Torres is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). AJ Lewis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShaun Dupree Holton (ranked 709 p4p, 1990 weight class) and Martin Vice (ranked 98 p4p, 267 weight class). Vice has chosen Mojo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeShaun Dupree Holton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Vice!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vice did well to prevent Dupree Holton getting side control.
Vice felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vice actively working from the bottom here.
Vice actively working from the bottom here.
Dupree Holton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vice is trying to get back to full guard.
Vice tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vice lands with a few short shots to the body.
Dupree Holton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vice is looking for a sweep. Dupree Holton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton passes to full mount!
Dupree Holton looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree Holton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Vice swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dupree Holton wants to control the pace but Vice is squirming around nicely.
Dupree Holton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dupree Holton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vice can't escape the position.
Dupree Holton controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dupree Holton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vice for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vice is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Dupree Holton wants to take his opponent's back but Vice doesn't allow it.
Vice is trying to escape the mount.
Dupree Holton controlling the pace for now.
Dupree Holton fails to take his opponent's back.
Vice tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree Holton tries to control but Vice wriggling away.
Vice keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dupree Holton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dupree Holton tries to control but Vice wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton controlling the pace for now.
Vice swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Vice is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dupree Holton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dupree Holton continues to stall.
Vice slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dupree Holton seems to be looking for submissions.
Dupree Holton moves into full mount! Vice won't be happy about that!
Vice is squirming around, avoiding Dupree Holton's attempts to control the action.
Vice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dupree Holton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dupree Holton prevents Vice from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton working for a guillotine from mount but Vice is in no mood to give up.
Dupree Holton content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vice is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vice is squirming around, avoiding Dupree Holton's attempts to control the action.
Dupree Holton fails to move to back control.
Dupree Holton controlling the pace for now.
Vice is working to get back to half guard.
Vice sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dupree Holton prevents Vice from improving his position.
Dupree Holton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dupree Holton shoots in and gets a takedown into Vice's guard.
Dupree Holton stays in close to Vice's body and controls the position.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Vice is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dupree Holton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vice knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vice is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Vice is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
The referee asks Dupree Holton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dupree Holton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dupree Holton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position but Vice is working away.
Vice tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Dupree Holton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vice can do to turn this around?
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vice keeps working.
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura but Vice is defending well.
Vice regains half guard.
Vice wants to get back to full guard.
Vice flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dupree Holton controlling the action here.
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vice is looking to improve his position.
Vice is defending against the submission attempts here by Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Vice is keeping him busy.
Dupree Holton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vice is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vice is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupree Holton pulls his head out easily.
Dupree Holton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vice!
Dupree Holton controlling from mount.
Vice is squirming around, avoiding Dupree Holton's attempts to control the action.
Vice is desperately trying to improve his position but Dupree Holton has a good base and remains in mount.
Vice has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Dupree Holton looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton controlling well, preventing Vice from escaping the position.
Dupree Holton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vice has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vice tries to break free.
What can Vice do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vice rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dupree Holton controlling the action here.
Vice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dupree Holton seems to be working for a kimura but Vice defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dupree Holton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vice tries to avoid it but Dupree Holton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vice to the ground. Vice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vice closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vice lands in his opponent's guard.
Vice advances to half guard.
Vice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dupree Holton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dupree Holton working a defensive guard here.
DeShaun Dupree Holton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vice won't allow Dupree Holton to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice throwing strikes but missing.
Vice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dupree Holton has Vice pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dupree Holton is on top in guard.
Vice keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Dupree Holton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dupree Holton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dupree Holton slips nicely into half guard.
Dupree Holton is controlling the pace.
Vice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton wants to take a breather but Vice is having none of it.
Dupree Holton works his way into side control.
Dupree Holton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vice is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Vice is keeping him busy.
Vice tries to buck Dupree Holton off but Dupree Holton is having none of it.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Vice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vice manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dupree Holton's best efforts.
Dupree Holton moves nicely into side control.
Vice tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Vice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vice is trying to escape the position but Dupree Holton is controlling the position.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Vice is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton is really struggling to control Vice but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vice is trying to improve his position.
Dupree Holton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Vice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupree Holton just content to control the position.
Martin Vice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vice has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeShaun Dupree Holton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dupree Holton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShaun Dupree Holton!
DeShaun Dupree Holton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Rumiantsev (ranked 1174 p4p, 1737 weight class) and Benjamin Harris (ranked 124 p4p, 187 weight class). Benjamin Harris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Rumiantsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjamin Harris!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Rumiantsev moves out of range easily.
Rumiantsev lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris's head.
Rumiantsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rumiantsev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harris sprawls and moves away.
Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rumiantsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumiantsev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harris is trying to control but can't.
Rumiantsev trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it.
Harris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rumiantsev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rumiantsev's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumiantsev tries to roll but Harris sticks to his back.
Rumiantsev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Harris.
Rumiantsev is really stuck here.
Rumiantsev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Harris.
Rumiantsev can't escape the position.
Harris looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Harris avoiding Rumiantsev 's attempts to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev is trying to break free.
Rumiantsev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rumiantsev tries to escape the position.
Harris has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rumiantsev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Harris working for the choke.
Rumiantsev tries to escape but Harris has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to control but Rumiantsev is keeping busy.
Harris patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Harris avoiding Rumiantsev 's attempts to control his hands.
Harris has the hooks in. Rumiantsev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Harris looking to break Rumiantsev's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rumiantsev remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Harris will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Harris looking for the choke but no joy.
Rumiantsev trying to control the position but Harris manages to sink in the hooks.
Harris patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Harris doesn't have the hooks in and Rumiantsev manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev stands and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harris sneaks back into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rumiantsev lands a nice short elbow.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
Rumiantsev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rumiantsev lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris tries to hold on but Rumiantsev pushes him away.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rumiantsev scoring with strikes but Harris is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Harris will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Rumiantsev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rumiantsev backs up against the cage.
Rumiantsev gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Rumiantsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumiantsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Rumiantsev lands a shot to the body.
Rumiantsev tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Rumiantsev back against the cage.
Rumiantsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rumiantsev throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is looking to control Rumiantsev's arms but Rumiantsev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harris has his back to the cage.
Rumiantsev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris blocks a body shot from Rumiantsev.
Harris is trying to push Rumiantsev away but Rumiantsev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rumiantsev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rumiantsev has him pressed against the cage.
Rumiantsev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rumiantsev can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev cracks Harris with a nice body shot.
Rumiantsev throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumiantsev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris presses Rumiantsev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rumiantsev tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rumiantsev misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Rumiantsev lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harris's efforts to push away.
Harris is looking to break free of the clinch but Rumiantsev has double underhooks.
Tomas Rumiantsev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rumiantsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rumiantsev misses with a body punch.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
Rumiantsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Rumiantsev digs a right hand underneath Harris's ribcage. Harris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumiantsev throws a head punch that misses.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harris tries to circle away but Rumiantsev has him pinned against the cage.
Rumiantsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev lands with a right to the head.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a series of punches but Rumiantsev avoids them all with ease.
Benjamin Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumiantsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris throws a series of punches but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Rumiantsev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rumiantsev throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rumiantsev circles away quickly and effectively.
Rumiantsev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Rumiantsev moves out of range easily.
Rumiantsev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rumiantsev throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris lands a head kick. Rumiantsev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rumiantsev throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Harris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rumiantsev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benjamin Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rumiantsev loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Harris has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rumiantsev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rumiantsev wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Harris is trying to keep Rumiantsev in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benjamin Harris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rumiantsev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rumiantsev.
Harris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Benjamin Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rumiantsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rumiantsev blocks a head kick by Harris.
Rumiantsev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rumiantsev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rumiantsev blocks a jab.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rumiantsev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rumiantsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Rumiantsev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumiantsev is just out of range.
Harris scores with a jab to the head.
Rumiantsev misses with a wild body shot.
Harris throws a push kick but Rumiantsev slaps the foot to one side.
Rumiantsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Rumiantsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Harris.
Rumiantsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Rumiantsev lands the left hand.
Tomas Rumiantsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris cracks Rumiantsev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Harris takes a swing at Rumiantsev's ribcage but misses.
Rumiantsev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rumiantsev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing that Rumiantsev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rumiantsev stays in close to Harris's body and controls the position.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris controls Rumiantsev momentarily but Rumiantsev frees himself.
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Rumiantsev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rumiantsev is looking to pass into half guard but Harris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harris is in guard.
Rumiantsev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rumiantsev pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage.
Rumiantsev is working an open guard so Harris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rumiantsev misses the shot to the body.
Rumiantsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev 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.
Harris throws a push kick but Rumiantsev slaps the foot to one side.
Benjamin Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Harris misses.
Rumiantsev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rumiantsev takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris slips a jab from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Rumiantsev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harris manages to circle out of the way.
Harris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rumiantsev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Harris!
An out of breath Benjamin Harris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lorenz Blackwater (ranked 2230 p4p, 4204 weight class) and Bo Brands (ranked 248 p4p, 429 weight class). Blackwater's entrance music is A$AP Rocky - Everyday. A fine choice. Bo Brands told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lorenz Blackwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bo Brands!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brands wants to clinch.
Brands fails to land the takedown.
Brands shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blackwater as he avoids it easily.
Blackwater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brands doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blackwater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lorenz Blackwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brands.
It looked like Blackwater was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brands.
Nice takedown defense from Blackwater. No joy for Brands on that attempt.
Blackwater appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blackwater stuffs the takedown.
Brands on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brands wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Blackwater tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brands doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackwater circles away.
Blackwater connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brands shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blackwater as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Blackwater was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blackwater sizes up Brands with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brands shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackwater sprawls well. He's pushed Brands's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blackwater throwing a counter right hand but Brands manages to avoid it.
Brands closes the distance and clinches up with Blackwater, looking for a takedown. Brands pushes Blackwater against the cage but Blackwater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blackwater connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brands momentarily.
Brands misses with a takedown
letting Blackwater counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brands has his takedown stuffed
and Blackwater comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Brands stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Blackwater is on him like rabid pit bull! Brands slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenz Blackwater!
Lorenz Blackwater was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Bo Brands had this to say: 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caulo Posta (ranked 2010 p4p, 2808 weight class) and Kyoto Costa (ranked 227 p4p, 316 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caulo Posta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyoto Costa!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Posta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Posta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Posta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Posta walks into a left hand.
Posta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Costa.
Costa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Posta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Posta misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Posta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Posta tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Posta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Posta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Costa is out of range and Posta settles back down.
Costa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Costa punishes Posta's body with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Posta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Posta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Costa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Posta rather than just go for the knockout.
Posta tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Posta misses with a head kick.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Costa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Posta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Costa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kyoto Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Posta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Costa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Costa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Posta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Posta connects with a high kick.
Costa avoids the head kick by Posta.
Costa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Posta can pounce on him.
Costa cracks Posta with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Costa lands an overhand right.
 Posta is rocked!
Costa misses with a double jab.
Costa 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Posta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Costa can pounce on him.
Costa lands a jab to the head.
Oh Posta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Posta throws a leg kick that misses.
Costa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Posta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Posta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Posta throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Posta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Costa. Those never looked like landing.
Posta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Costa walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Posta drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Costa swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Posta's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyoto Costa!
Caulo Posta was interviewed post fight and said 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 2537 p4p, 1479 weight class) and Ritanzo Benzo (ranked 232 p4p, 149 weight class). Oystenteller comes to the cage accompanied by "You're Having My Baby" by Paul Anka. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darstknasset Oystenteller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ritanzo Benzo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oystenteller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oystenteller lands in his opponent's guard.
Oystenteller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Benzo is pushing Oystenteller's head away, looking to escape. Oystenteller manages to hold on to the position though.
Benzo is trying to improve his position.
Benzo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Benzo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oystenteller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benzo keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Benzo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Oystenteller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Benzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oystenteller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benzo can't do much from the bottom here.
Benzo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Benzo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Benzo is trying to stand up here but Oystenteller is controlling him well.
Oystenteller is trying to control. Benzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oystenteller wants to free his trapped foot but Benzo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Benzo is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oystenteller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Benzo has one foot on Oystenteller's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller tries for a takedown but Benzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oystenteller scores with the left hand. Benzo knows he should have avoided that one.
Oystenteller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benzo swivels and escapes.
Benzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benzo gets caught flat footed, as Oystenteller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Oystenteller prevents Benzo from getting back to his feet.
Benzo keeping moving, preventing Oystenteller from controlling successfully.
Benzo wants to stand up but Oystenteller is controlling him.
Oystenteller drops back looking for a leg! Benzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benzo manages to kick Oystenteller off! Oystenteller jumps back into Benzo's guard.
Benzo keeping full guard, as Oystenteller tries to pass.
Oystenteller postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benzo wants to get back to his feet but Oystenteller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oystenteller wants to control from the top but Benzo keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Benzo is looking to stand up but Oystenteller isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Benzo lands with a hook. Oystenteller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oystenteller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oystenteller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darstknasset Oystenteller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oystenteller was well out of range. Poor timing from Benzo.
Benzo connects with a single shot there.
Benzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oystenteller checks a low kick from Benzo.
Benzo throws a looping overhand right but Oystenteller ducks down to avoid it.
Benzo throws a front kick that sends Oystenteller stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benzo tries to clinch up.
Oystenteller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benzo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Benzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oystenteller.
Oystenteller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benzo manages to avoid it.
Benzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oystenteller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oystenteller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benzo misses with a head kick.
It looked like Oystenteller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oystenteller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benzo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oystenteller is in Benzo's guard.
Benzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benzo wants to stand and escape but Oystenteller is having none of it.
Benzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Benzo is adopting a defensive guard.
Oystenteller trying to control but Benzo is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ritanzo Benzo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Benzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Benzo moves in looking to clinch but Oystenteller pushes him off.
Oystenteller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Benzo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Darstknasset Oystenteller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benzo wants to get back to his feet but Oystenteller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oystenteller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oystenteller distracts Benzo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller looking to pass the guard.
Oystenteller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Benzo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oystenteller is controlling him.
Oystenteller is looking to work some ground and pound but Benzo has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benzo pushes Oystenteller off and scrambles back to his feet.
Oystenteller throws a low kick but Benzo moves out of range easily.
Oystenteller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Oystenteller.
Oystenteller backing away here, and Benzo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Oystenteller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oystenteller closes the distance and clinches up with Benzo, looking for a takedown. Oystenteller pushes Benzo against the cage but Benzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benzo.
Oystenteller tries to score with a low kick but Benzo moves his leg out of the way.
Benzo misses with a wild body shot.
Benzo scores with a nice head shot.
Benzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oystenteller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Benzo.
Benzo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oystenteller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Benzo. Those never looked like landing.
Oystenteller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oystenteller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benzo!
Oystenteller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benzo keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benzo is trying to control Oystenteller's posture but Oystenteller avoids it.
Benzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benzo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oystenteller off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Oystenteller right now.
Benzo is trying to stick to Oystenteller's back but Oystenteller is turning into Benzo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Benzo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Oystenteller.
Benzo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benzo keeping full guard, as Oystenteller tries to pass.
Benzo wants to stand but Oystenteller is controlling the position.
Benzo keeping moving, preventing Oystenteller from controlling successfully.
Oystenteller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benzo is keeping the position for now.
Oystenteller won't allow Benzo to sweep him here.
Oystenteller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benzo wants to stand up but Oystenteller is controlling him.
Benzo controls Oystenteller momentarily but Oystenteller frees himself.
Benzo pushes Oystenteller off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller just misses with a punch to the body.
Ritanzo Benzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oystenteller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oystenteller moves out of range of the leg kick from Benzo.
Benzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oystenteller shoots in looking for a takedown but Benzo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oystenteller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oystenteller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benzo tried to score with a low kick but Oystenteller checks it.
Oystenteller misses with a wild body shot.
Benzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benzo misses with a double jab.
Oystenteller moves out of range of the strikes.
Oystenteller throws a lazy right hand but Benzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oystenteller is looking to wear down Benzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benzo ducks under a wild hook from Oystenteller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benzo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ritanzo Benzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Oystenteller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benzo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oystenteller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benzo is trying to defend but Oystenteller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benzo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oystenteller tries to free his leg and advance position but Benzo is retaining full guard.
Oystenteller wants to control from the top but Benzo keeps moving.
Benzo wants to stand up but Oystenteller is controlling him.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Benzo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oystenteller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benzo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Benzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Oystenteller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oystenteller pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benzo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oystenteller is proving hard to escape from.
Oystenteller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benzo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oystenteller, up you get!
Benzo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benzo jabs Oystenteller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oystenteller digs a good body shot into Benzo's ribs.
Oystenteller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oystenteller swings for the body but Benzo moves out of range.
Oystenteller ducks under a wild hook from Benzo.
Oystenteller ducks under a wild hook from Benzo.
Oystenteller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller connects with a body shot that sends Benzo's belly button to the back.
Oystenteller just misses with a punch to the body.
Benzo catches Oystenteller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ritanzo Benzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oystenteller throws a body punch but Benzo moves out of range.
Oystenteller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oystenteller misses with an uppercut. Benzo saw that one coming.
Benzo swings for the body but Oystenteller moves out of range.
Benzo lands with a hook. Oystenteller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Benzo wants to clinch.
Benzo lands with a kick to the temple. Oystenteller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oystenteller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benzo to score with a decent uppercut.
Oystenteller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benzo!
Oystenteller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Benzo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Oystenteller tries to move to mount but Benzo blocks the move with his legs.
Benzo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oystenteller off and has taken his back!
Oystenteller turns into Benzo and is now in his guard.
Benzo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller trying to control but Benzo is working from the bottom.
Ritanzo Benzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Benzo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oystenteller won't allow Benzo to get back to his feet.
Darstknasset Oystenteller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oystenteller being controlled here momentarily.
Benzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Oystenteller wants to control from the top but Benzo keeps moving.
Benzo pulls Oystenteller in to control the position.
Oystenteller stopping the sweep attempt from Benzo.
Benzo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ritanzo Benzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benzo 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ritanzo Benzo!
Darstknasset Oystenteller spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries! The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent tested positive for illegal steroids again, so this fight has been declared a No-Contest. Thank you to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Probert Beukeboom (ranked 713 p4p, 2035 weight class) and Jon Miocic (ranked 87 p4p, 236 weight class). Miocic has chosen Here We Go! - Lil Nas X as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Probert Beukeboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Miocic!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beukeboom tries to bum rush Miocic with a series of wild strikes but Miocic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beukeboom punishes Miocic's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Miocic misses.
Miocic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beukeboom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beukeboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miocic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beukeboom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miocic needs to keep his hands up - Beukeboom had a free shot at his head there.
Beukeboom throws a series of punches but Miocic moves out of range.
Miocic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom's corner calls for a 1-2. Beukeboom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beukeboom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Beukeboom takes one on the button.
Beukeboom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beukeboom wants it to stay on the feet.
Beukeboom gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miocic manages to pull guard.
Beukeboom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miocic's guard.
Beukeboom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beukeboom moves out of range of the body kick from Miocic.
Probert Beukeboom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beukeboom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Miocic counter with a right hand.
Beukeboom cracks Miocic with a good jab.
Nice shot by Beukeboom.
Probert Beukeboom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Beukeboom there.
Beukeboom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miocic under the eye.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miocic can't get the takedown.
Probert Beukeboom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.
Beukeboom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beukeboom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Beukeboom won't allow it.
Miocic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miocic jumps guard but Beukeboom stands there with Miocic around his waist. Miocic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beukeboom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miocic takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miocic prevents a body shot from Beukeboom.
A right handed body shot lands from Beukeboom.
Miocic looks winded!
Miocic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beukeboom smiles and moves away.
Beukeboom lands a really nice looking cross but Miocic seems unphased.
Miocic is rocked!
Beukeboom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beukeboom lands a big right hand that sends Miocic crashing to the mat! Beukeboom stays standing though and waves Miocic back to his feet!
Miocic is still on wobbly legs! Can Beukeboom finish him?
Beukeboom connects with a body shot.
Beukeboom cracks Miocic with a left hook right on the temple and Miocic goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Beukeboom lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Miocic is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Probert Beukeboom!
Probert Beukeboom gave a mention to Hype Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Jon Miocic stepped up to the mic, saying 'I decided before this fight that, if I lose here, I'm retiring. Hats off to my opponent. It was a great fight!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greggory Silalahi (ranked 279 p4p, 942 weight class) and Pablo Blades (ranked 32 p4p, 106 weight class). Blades has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a fight as his entrance music. 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 Pablo Blades was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greggory Silalahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Blades!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Blades. Those never looked like landing.
Silalahi lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick from Silalahi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silalahi throws an overhand right that lands on Blades's shoulder, as Blades tries to avoid the shot.
Blades drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blades 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.
Blades fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silalahi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silalahi blocks a low kick nicely.
Blades throws a low kick but Silalahi avoids it.
Blades takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blades with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blades ducks right into an uppercut from Silalahi.
 It looks like Pablo Blades has been cut.
Silalahi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blades.
Blades throws a body punch but Silalahi moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Blades.
Blades tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silalahi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick lands for Blades.
Silalahi throws a leg kick but Blades sees it coming and moves out of range.
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silalahi lands a jab.
Silalahi throws a hook but Blades avoids it easily.
A jab from Silalahi misses.
A little jabbing left from Blades on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Blades. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blades.
Silalahi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silalahi misses with a left hand
and Blades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silalahi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blades looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silalahi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silalahi misses with a looping right.
Silalahi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blades takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blades with the inside leg kick.
Blades scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silalahi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silalahi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blades is looking for the big counter here.
Silalahi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blades.
Blades checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi scores with a hook to the body. Blades takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silalahi.
Silalahi swings for the body but Blades moves out of range.
Blades feints a jab promting Silalahi to slip. Blades then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silalahi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silalahi misses with an uppercut.
Silalahi swats away the attempt to clinch by Blades.
Silalahi throws an off balance right hand
and Blades counters by clinching up.
Silalahi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blades unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blades utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silalahi working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blades throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silalahi blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silalahi.
Blades tries a knee to the head but Silalahi blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Silalahi.
Blades looking to throw knees to the head but Silalahi is blocking nicely.
Silalahi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silalahi lands a body punch.
Silalahi stalling.
Silalahi managing to block the knees to the body from Blades.
Blades missing with knees to the body.
Blades tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blades letting Silalahi take a breather here.
Blades with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silalahi is looking to control Blades's arms but Blades gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silalahi has his back to the cage.
Silalahi breaks from the clinch.
Silalahi scores with a jab.
Blades showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silalahi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silalahi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silalahi lunges at Blades with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blades's hand.
Silalahi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silalahi swings for the body but Blades moves out of range.
Silalahi slips a jab and a cross from Blades.
Silalahi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silalahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blades moves away.
Silalahi connects with a high kick.
Silalahi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blades is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Silalahi! Blades is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greggory Silalahi!
An out of breath Greggory Silalahi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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