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BANZAI COMBAT 107 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Mcclain (ranked 24842 p4p, 4369 weight class) and Julio Cuervo (ranked 509 p4p, 436 weight class). Julio Cuervo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodolfo Mcclain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Cuervo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcclain is just out of range.
Cuervo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcclain connects with a leg kick.
Cuervo lands with a hook. Mcclain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Cuervo. That snapped Mcclain's head back.
Cuervo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcclain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mcclain tries to clinch up but Cuervo circles away and keeps his distance.
Cuervo throws a low kick, looking for Mcclain's leg but Mcclain calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuervo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcclain. That did some damage!
Mcclain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cuervo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cuervo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcclain looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mcclain blocks a low kick nicely.
Mcclain thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cuervo misses with a leg kick
and Mcclain counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cuervo's coach down at The Death Star was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cuervo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That kick from Mcclain tenderised Cuervo's leg. Cuervo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cuervo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good work by Cuervo as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cuervo checks a leg kick.
Cuervo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Cuervo does no damage.
Mcclain tried to counter with a leg kick but Cuervo avoided it.
Mcclain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cuervo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo misses with a wild body shot.
Mcclain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Julio Cuervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuervo misses with a low kick.
Mcclain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuervo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cuervo scores with a hook to the body. Mcclain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcclain is looking to slow Cuervo down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Cuervo misses
and Mcclain counters with a thumping low kick.
Cuervo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mcclain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cuervo connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Cuervo does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo keeps the fight on the outside.
Cuervo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cuervo blocks a leg kick.
Mcclain tries to clinch up.
Cuervo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcclain throws a head kick but Cuervo moves out of range.
Cuervo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cuervo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cuervo lands a jab to the head.
Cuervo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcclain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo lands a body shot.
Mcclain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cuervo throws a sloppy head kick and Mcclain moves out of range easily.
Cuervo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cuervo throws a body punch but Mcclain moves out of range.
Mcclain tried to counter with a leg kick but Cuervo avoided it.
Cuervo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcclain. That did some damage!
Cuervo throws a wild body kick that Mcclain sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcclain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cuervo.
Mcclain misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cuervo misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cuervo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mcclain slips under a jab from Cuervo.
Mcclain avoids the body shot from Cuervo.
Mcclain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cuervo throws an overhand right that lands on Mcclain's shoulder, as Mcclain tries to avoid the shot.
Cuervo is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Cuervo.
Cuervo scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcclain tries to clinch but Cuervo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cuervo can pounce on him.
Cuervo avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cuervo.
Cuervo takes a swing at Mcclain's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Cuervo.
Cuervo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cuervo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cuervo lands with a kick to the temple. Mcclain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cuervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcclain manages to avoid it.
Cuervo 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.
Cuervo misses with a looping right.
Mcclain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cuervo scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cuervo misses with a low kick.
Mcclain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cuervo.
Mcclain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcclain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cuervo lands the left hand.
Cuervo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cuervo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mcclain moves out of range of the leg kick from Cuervo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuervo swings for the body but Mcclain moves out of range.
Mcclain tried to counter with a leg kick but Cuervo avoided it.
Cuervo stuns Mcclain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cuervo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cuervo digs a good body shot into Mcclain's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cuervo.
Cuervo throws a hook to the side of Mcclain's head but Mcclain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcclain is looking to counter the offense by Cuervo and move into the clinch.
Mcclain doesn't manage to clinch there - Cuervo circles away.
Mcclain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cuervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcclain is just out of range.
Mcclain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cuervo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcclain checks a leg kick.
Mcclain throws a low kick but Cuervo avoids it.
Cuervo swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcclain.
Mcclain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cuervo finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcclain's head.
Cuervo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuervo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcclain thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cuervo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cuervo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mcclain on the side of the head.
Cuervo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cuervo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mcclain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cuervo checks it well.
Mcclain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cuervo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cuervo misses with a head kick.
Mcclain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cuervo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cuervo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cuervo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cuervo tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclain tries to clinch but Cuervo is having none of it.
Cuervo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mcclain blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuervo scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcclain should have avoided that one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mcclain might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mcclain is looking to score with low kicks.
Cuervo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mcclain.
Cuervo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcclain on the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Mcclain.
Mcclain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuervo.
A jab from Cuervo misses.
Mcclain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cuervo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cuervo misses with a body shot.
Cuervo scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mcclain looks for the body kick but Cuervo saw that one coming.
Cuervo takes a swing at Mcclain's ribcage but misses.
Mcclain tried to counter with a leg kick but Cuervo avoided it.
Cuervo cracks Mcclain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mcclain misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcclain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cuervo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cuervo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mcclain on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcclain blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcclain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cuervo is out of range.
Cuervo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcclain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice leg kick from Cuervo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Julio Cuervo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cuervo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mcclain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Cuervo misses.
A low kick lands for Cuervo.
Cuervo checks a leg kick.
Cuervo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cuervo fakes the leg kick and cracks Mcclain in the body.
Mcclain 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.
Mcclain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cuervo. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcclain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cuervo can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cuervo.
Cuervo misses with an uppercut. Mcclain saw that one coming.
Mcclain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mcclain wants to clinch up but Cuervo keeps it at a distance.
Mcclain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Julio Cuervo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuervo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mcclain.
Mcclain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cuervo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mcclain's head.
Mcclain tries to clinch up.
Cuervo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodolfo Mcclain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcclain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cuervo. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cuervo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cuervo 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cuervo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsumi Orochi (ranked 24727 p4p, 3336 weight class) and Rudy Johnston (ranked 529 p4p, 378 weight class). Johnston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: See you again. 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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsumi Orochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rudy Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Orochi.
Johnston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orochi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Orochi.
Johnston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orochi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orochi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnston has his takedown stuffed
and Orochi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Orochi lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston clinches up with Orochi and pushes him back against the cage.
Orochi manages to break the clinch.
Johnston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orochi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi scores with a head kick.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orochi but Orochi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Katsumi Orochi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Johnston.
Orochi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnston takes a step back to recover.
Johnston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnston fails with the takedown
and Orochi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orochi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Orochi.
Orochi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnston at a distance.
Johnston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orochi. Orochi obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Johnston is predictable there
and Johnston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orochi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orochi connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnston looks to clinch
and Orochi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnston has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Orochi feints and then cracks Johnston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnston down.
Orochi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnston's head.
Orochi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Katsumi Orochi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Orochi.
Orochi punishes Johnston's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnston looks winded!
Johnston tries for a takedown but Orochi circles away easily
and Johnston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orochi avoids it really well and circles away.
Orochi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orochi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi cracks Johnston with a good jab.
Johnston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orochi.
Orochi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orochi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnston avoids the head kick by Orochi.
Johnston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnston tries to clinch but Orochi moves away
and Orochi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orochi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 Johnston is rocked!
Johnston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Danga de danga de dang - Orochi scores with a four punch combination!
Johnston is still on wobbly legs! Can Orochi finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orochi cracks a nice hook into Johnston's ribs.
Johnston seems to have recovered his senses.
Orochi scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnston should have avoided that one.
Orochi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnston walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katsumi Orochi dominated that round.
That's time! Orochi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orochi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnston's head backwards.
Crunch! Orochi slams his shin into Johnston's torso.
Johnston drops his hands momentarily and Orochi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rudy Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orochi stuns Johnston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orochi scores with a hook.
Johnston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orochi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orochi with a jab.
Orochi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnston closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Orochi's guard.
Johnston is standing up over Orochi. Orochi looks to escape but Johnston dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi is trying to buck Johnston off.
Orochi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Johnston with a poor takedown
and Orochi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnston is breathing heavily.
Orochi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnston momentarily.
A left lands for Orochi.
Orochi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnston's sensitive parts.
Katsumi Orochi is winning the standup battle so far.
Orochi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rudy Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses
letting Orochi counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orochi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orochi throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi lands with a shot to the body.
Orochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orochi jabs Johnston right on the nose. Johnston blinks but takes it well.
Johnston ducks right into an uppercut from Orochi.
Nice shot lands for Orochi.
Orochi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orochi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Orochi.
Orochi connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnston throws a lazy head kick
enabling Orochi to counter with a crisp jab.
Orochi works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orochi.
Orochi lands a high kick!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Orochi throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Johnston is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Katsumi Orochi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arctium Zofewa (ranked 4733 p4p, 3305 weight class) and Hernando Villalobos (ranked 391 p4p, 298 weight class). Villalobos has chosen El Sonidito as his entrance music. Hernando Villalobos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arctium Zofewa's chin.
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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 Montreal, Arctium Zofewa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hernando Villalobos!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zofewa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Villalobos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Villalobos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Villalobos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zofewa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Villalobos did well to prevent Zofewa getting side control.
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.
Zofewa is keen to just control but Villalobos is a slippery customer.
Zofewa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Villalobos defending well though.
Zofewa is trying to control. Villalobos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Villalobos is trying to get back to full guard.
Zofewa is just content to waste time from the top position. Villalobos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zofewa working some strikes from top position.
Villalobos keeping full guard, as Zofewa tries to pass.
Zofewa content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Villalobos has locked up a guillotine! Villalobos's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Zofewa is holding on here and Villalobos must be using up a lot of energy. Zofewa has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Villalobos gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hernando Villalobos!
A victorious Hernando Villalobos 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sairanix Lokren (ranked 3349 p4p, 5075 weight class) and Steven Tiramisu (ranked 387 p4p, 496 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sairanix Lokren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Tiramisu!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lokren forces Tiramisu back against the cage and clinches.
Lokren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lokren tries for a takedown but Tiramisu manages to get underhooks.
Lokren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lokren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiramisu is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sairanix Lokren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lokren lands a takedown into guard.
Lokren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tiramisu has momentary wrist control but Lokren slips an elbow through the middle.
Lokren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lokren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lokren working some strikes from top position.
Lokren is working Tiramisu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lokren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lokren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lokren connects with a couple of short punches.
Lokren loads up on a big left hand. Tiramisu felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lokren looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tiramisu can't hide his disappointment, as Lokren celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sairanix Lokren!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yip Man (ranked 2954 p4p, 2582 weight class) and Kyle Bush (ranked 167 p4p, 154 weight class). Yip Man could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle Bush's chin.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yip Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Bush!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man clinches with his opponent.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bush fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Man's corner calls for a 1-2. Man obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Man lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man lands a body shot.
Man has closed the distance and engaged Bush in a clinch.
Bush has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Man after a bit of a struggle.
Man pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer.
Bush controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man controls Bush momentarily but Bush frees himself.
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.
Bush engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Man controls Bush momentarily but Bush frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Man looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bush lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bush engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bush landing with the ground and pound.
Bush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bush slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bush stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer.
Bush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bush is looking to stand up but Man won't let him.
Bush wants to stand and escape but instead Man has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Man has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bush looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bush has control of Man's left arm, preventing Man from doing any damage.
Man has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bush to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Man is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bush pulls down on the head and he's put Man to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyle Bush!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Gudmundsson (ranked 3328 p4p, 2990 weight class) and James Xu (ranked 300 p4p, 276 weight class). Gudmundsson comes to the cage accompanied by All It Takes - Karnivool. The crowd seem to be enjoying Xu's choice of entrance music: Tommy Richman - MILLION DOLLAR BABY. James Xu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 Hilo, Oskar Gudmundsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Xu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Xu misses its intended target.
As Xu looks to move away, Gudmundsson throws a big counter combo but Xu just gets out of the way.
Xu swings for the body but Gudmundsson moves out of range.
Xu misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gudmundsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gudmundsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Xu lands.
Xu moves into the clinch.
Gudmundsson digs a right hand into Xu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xu's gas tank.
Xu is working for takedown but Gudmundsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gudmundsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xu jumps guard but Gudmundsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Xu has Gudmundsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gudmundsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oskar Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Xu.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gudmundsson stops a takedown attempt from Xu.
Xu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gudmundsson to keep the fight standing.
Gudmundsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gudmundsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudmundsson lands a right hand.
A short left from Gudmundsson.
Xu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gudmundsson smiles and moves away.
Xu misses with an uppercut.
Xu throws a body punch but Gudmundsson moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Xu misses
and Gudmundsson counters with a crisp right that sends Xu to the canvas! Gudmundsson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oskar Gudmundsson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Georgs Elmars (ranked 2528 p4p, 1627 weight class) and Baron Black (ranked 146 p4p, 109 weight class). Elmars comes into the arena with Warrior's Anthem by Skyforger blaring out of the sound system. Baron Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great elbows
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Georgs Elmars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baron Black!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a lazy right hand but Elmars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elmars.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Black's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Black's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big left from Black misses.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.
Elmars checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Black.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Elmars counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Black thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws a hook but Elmars avoids it easily.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Black throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elmars on the side of the head.
A big right from Black misses.
Elmars defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Black breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmars moves out of range as Black strikes.
Black connects with a looping right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Elmars has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Elmars checks a low kick from Black.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Elmars keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Black.
Elmars slips a straight right by Black.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Black is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black scores with a jab to the head.
Black misses with a looping right.
Black throws a leg kick
and Elmars moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elmars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elmars has Black pressed against the cage, preventing Black from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Black blocks the elbow strike.
Black tries to circle away but Elmars has him pinned against the cage.
Black breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Black is predictable there
and Elmars counters by clinching up.
Black is trying to push Elmars away but Elmars has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Black blocks an elbow strike from Elmars.
Black blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elmars tightens his grip and picks Black up, before dumping him to the ground. Black manages to land in guard.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Elmars is proving a slippery customer.
Elmars controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Elmars advances to half guard.
Elmars tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elmars seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Elmars wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Black has Elmars pulled in close to control his posture.
Elmars content to stall in guard here.
Elmars seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Black for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is pulling down on Elmars's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Black misses.
As Black tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Black manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elmars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Black lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Black wants to land a leg kick but Elmars is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Black dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Black throws a looping overhand right but Elmars ducks down to avoid it.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Elmars is just out of range.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Black missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elmars feinted with a counter takedown.
Elmars avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Black and move into the clinch.
Black throws a hook but Elmars blocks it.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Black.
Elmars closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Elmars counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Black avoids the elbow strike from Elmars, against the cage.
Black cracks Elmars with a nice body shot.
Elmars lands an elbow that stopped Black in his tracks for a moment.
Elmars blocks a body shot from Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elmars has clasped his hands together around Black's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A lull in the action here as Elmars stalls from top position.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elmars working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black prevents Elmars from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elmars taking a breather here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
Elmars trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Elmars tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elmars taking a breather here.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black seems a little lost for a moment, as Elmars dominates the positioning.
Elmars trying to control the position but Black is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Elmars slips under a jab.
Elmars changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Black misses with a looping left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Baron Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elmars sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black misses with a hook.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georgs Elmars dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Elmars defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Black misses the jab.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Black misses with an uppercut. Elmars saw that one coming.
Black misses with a hook.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elmars slips under a jab from Black.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Black scores with a jab. Elmars acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Black misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Elmars is just out of range.
Black throws a jab when Elmars was well out of range.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Elmars ducks down to avoid it.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Black and move into the clinch.
Black misses with a looping left.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Black throws a front kick aimed at Elmars's knee but Elmars avoids it well.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Black looks to throw the jab but Elmars is out of range.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Black listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Elmars is looking to wear down Black with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Elmars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.
Black throws a hook but Elmars blocks it.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Black misses with a hook
and Elmars counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Black scores with a shot to the body.
Baron Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elmars moves away from the strike by Black.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elmars sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Black breaks away and moves out of range.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Black and move into the clinch.
Elmars moves out of range of the leg kick from Black.
Elmars ducks under a wild hook from Black.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Black is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Elmars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Black.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Elmars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Black.
Black missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elmars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Black misses.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elmars slips a straight right by Black.
Elmars staying out of range there.
Elmars uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Black lands a jab to the head.
Black swings for the body but Elmars moves out of range.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Elmars moves away and avoids it.
Elmars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elmars wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Black looks to land a left hand but Elmars moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Elmars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Black.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Elmars's shoulder, as Elmars tries to avoid the shot.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Black misses with a hook. Elmars ducked under it nicely.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elmars.
Elmars attempts a counter takedown but Black avoids it well and moves away.
Black misses with a body shot.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elmars moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Black.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baron Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baron Black!
The defeated Georgs Elmars had this to say: 'Every fight, win or lose, is a valuable lesson. I want to thank my opponent for a tough battle and for pushing me to my limits.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sun Tzu (ranked 3690 p4p, 1498 weight class) and Jackson Jones (ranked 311 p4p, 140 weight class). Tzu comes to the cage accompanied by The HU - Wolf Totem feat. Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach. 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 Jackson Jones was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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153
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sun Tzu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Jones!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzu goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Tzu sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Tzu avoids it this time.
Jones has Tzu pressed against the cage, preventing Tzu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Tzu tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
Tzu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tzu, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzu has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tzu looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones pushing down on Tzu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tzu is trying to get back to full guard.
Tzu actively working from the bottom here.
Jones trying to control the action but Tzu is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzu looking for submissions off his back.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tzu's head.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Tzu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is nestled in close to Tzu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tzu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones prevents Tzu from improving his position.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tzu actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tzu defending well though.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tzu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tzu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Tzu from improving his position.
Tzu is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tzu is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Tzu is working away.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Tzu's hands, connecting with Tzu's forehead.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tzu is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yu Liang (ranked 1791 p4p, 1488 weight class) and Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 227 p4p, 199 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yu Liang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up.
Liang lands a jab to the nose.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up.
Liang tries to keep at a distance but Vovchanchyn has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Liang looking for a takedown.
Liang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn is pushing Liang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vovchanchyn misses with the head strike.
Liang has Vovchanchyn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vovchanchyn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Liang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yu Liang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn is pressed up against the cage. Liang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vovchanchyn down to the mat. Vovchanchyn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liang, as that shot connected.
Vovchanchyn instigates a clinch.
Vovchanchyn lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Liang up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn pushes Liang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vovchanchyn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Liang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch.
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with an uppercut but Liang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Liang.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vovchanchyn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vovchanchyn lands with a light punch inside.
Liang can't get the takedown.
Liang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vovchanchyn regains guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liang postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vovchanchyn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Liang throws a big right hand that misses.
Liang scoring with some ground and pound.
Liang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Liang throws a big right hand that misses.
Liang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vovchanchyn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Liang throws a strike but Vovchanchyn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Liang looking for a sweep. Not yet Liang, not yet.
Liang keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liang keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully.
Vovchanchyn gets to his feet - Liang follows without any prompting.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and pushes Liang back into the cage.
Vovchanchyn scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liang backwards.
Vovchanchyn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vovchanchyn prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn looking to slow down the pace here.
Vovchanchyn stops a takedown attempt from Liang.
Liang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vovchanchyn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Liang looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Liang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Liang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn lands a left hand.
Liang has clasped his hands together around Vovchanchyn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vovchanchyn sneaks out the side door and pushes Liang away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Liang defending well as Vovchanchyn loads up on a big left hand.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vovchanchyn doesn't manage to clinch there - Liang circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
That's time! Liang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Liang throws a shot from downtown. Vovchanchyn moves away and avoids it.
Liang thuds a left hand into Vovchanchyn's body.
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch but Liang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vovchanchyn connects with a right hand. Liang shakes it off.
Vovchanchyn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liang finds it's way round the side to connect with Vovchanchyn's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vovchanchyn. Liang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Liang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vovchanchyn connects with a nice looking jab.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a right hand but Liang moved out of range.
Vovchanchyn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vovchanchyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liang digs a good body shot into Vovchanchyn's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liang. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Liang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vovchanchyn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vovchanchyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liang.
Yu Liang is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn lands a lovely overhand right.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vovchanchyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Liang.
Liang is looking to wear down Vovchanchyn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vovchanchyn. Liang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liang attempts a counter takedown but Vovchanchyn avoids it well and moves away.
Vovchanchyn is looking to clinch but Liang is avoiding it.
Liang throws a body shot but no joy.
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vovchanchyn wants to clinch.
Liang avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn cracks Liang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liang.
Vovchanchyn with a jab.
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liang looks to land a left hand but Vovchanchyn moved out of range nicely.
Vovchanchyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vovchanchyn with a nice cross.
Liang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liang misses the shot to the body.
Liang throws a hook to the side of Vovchanchyn's head but Vovchanchyn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vovchanchyn has Liang up against the cage in a clinch.
Liang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liang has clasped his hands together around Vovchanchyn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vovchanchyn sneaks out the side door and pushes Liang away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Liang moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is pressed up against the cage. Liang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vovchanchyn down to the mat. Vovchanchyn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Liang throws a body shot but no joy.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yu Liang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn gets through Liang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn avoiding damage.
Liang looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liang is looking for a takedown.
Liang is working for takedown but Vovchanchyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vovchanchyn tries to throw a body punch but Liang avoids it by throwing Vovchanchyn back against the cage.
Liang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Liang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vovchanchyn prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vovchanchyn stops a takedown attempt from Liang.
Vovchanchyn lands a hook that snaps the head of Liang backwards.
Liang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vovchanchyn after a bit of a struggle.
Vovchanchyn lands a hook that snaps the head of Liang backwards.
Vovchanchyn lands an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Vovchanchyn.
 Liang is rocked!
Vovchanchyn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Liangs head.
Oh Liang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Vovchanchyn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn stalling.
Liang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vovchanchyn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vovchanchyn fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Liang out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Igor Vovchanchyn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demyan Pulaski (ranked 1561 p4p, 924 weight class) and Common Carp (ranked 185 p4p, 116 weight class). Pulaski comes to the cage accompanied by Dan Farber - "Don't Touch". Carp has chosen Back On My BS - BigXthaPlug as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demyan Pulaski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Common Carp!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carp throws an overhand right that lands on Pulaski's shoulder, as Pulaski tries to avoid the shot.
Carp connects with a body shot.
Carp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulaski manages to avoid it.
Pulaski throwing a counter right hand but Carp manages to avoid it.
Pulaski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carp, pushing him back against the cage.
Pulaski throws a head punch that misses.
Carp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carp misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulaski has a couple of punches blocked by Carp.
Pulaski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulaski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pulaski.
Pulaski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pulaski slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulaski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carp.
Pulaski clinches with his opponent.
Pulaski scores with a shoulder strike.
Pulaski scores with a shoulder strike.
Pulaski misses with the head strike.
Carp blocking some punches.
Pulaski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pulaski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pulaski.
Carp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulaski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulaski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carp lands a slapping body shot.
Pulaski clinches up with Carp and pushes him back against the cage.
Pulaski prevents a body shot from Carp.
Pulaski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carp blocks a body shot from Pulaski.
Carp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pulaski tries to work over Carp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulaski lands an uppercut.
Carp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulaski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carp struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulaski controls his hands.
Carp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carp has a couple of punches blocked by Pulaski.
Pulaski lands with a light punch inside.
Carp misses with the head strike.
Carp takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulaski lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulaski scores with a hook to the body.
Carp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulaski backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carp.
Pulaski throws a punch but it's blocked by Carp.
Carp misses with the head strike.
Pulaski pushes Carp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulaski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulaski has a couple of punches blocked by Carp.
Carp wants to break free but Pulaski has control.
Carp struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulaski controls his hands.
Pulaski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulaski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulaski's elbow.
Carp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulaski lands a shot to the body.
Carp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carp misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulaski lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pulaski.
Carp looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Pulaski on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulaski.
Carp misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulaski.
Carp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulaski gets through Carp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carp is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Pulaski.
Carp is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulaski finish him?
Pulaski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carp backwards.
Pulaski dips a shoulder and cracks Carp with a mighty uppercut! Carp falls back against the cage and Pulaski unloads with a barrage of strikes! Carp is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pulaski screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demyan Pulaski!
Demyan Pulaski is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Demyan Pulaski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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