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MFC - 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Nastula (ranked 5330 p4p, 22644 weight class) and Andrzej Bebok (ranked 409 p4p, 429 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 20 - 83 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Nastula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 93 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Bebok!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bebok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nastula counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nastula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nastula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bebok is trying to push Nastula off with his feet but Nastula grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Bebok's ankles and Bebok is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Pawel Nastula!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andor Kovacs (ranked 18901 p4p, 23017 weight class) and Kari Mountain (ranked 561 p4p, 526 weight class). Andor Kovacs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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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 26 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andor Kovacs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs lands a high kick!
 It looks like Kari Mountain has been cut.
Mountain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kovacs counters with an outside leg kick.
Kovacs tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovacs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovacs misses with a leg kick
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Kovacs.
Kovacs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Mountain moves out of range of the leg kick from Kovacs.
Kovacs connects with the punch.
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovacs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs motions for Mountain to come forward. Kovacs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Kovacs misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kovacs can pounce on him.
Mountain swinging wildly here.
As Mountain looks to move away, Kovacs throws a big counter combo but Mountain just gets out of the way.
Kovacs misses with a looping left.
As Kovacs backs off Mountain throws a huge counter combo but Kovacs manages to avoid it all.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Mountain throws a body punch but Kovacs moves out of range.
Mountain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kovacs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mountain somewhat.
A nice leg kick from Kovacs, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
Kovacs throws a leg kick but Mountain checks it.
Kovacs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mountain unleashes a big counter combination but Kovacs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mountain throws a combination. Kovacs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 It looks like Andor Kovacs has been cut.
Kovacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mountain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mountain throws a chopping leg kick but Kovacs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Mountain tries to get set, Kovacs tries to push him back and clinch up but Mountain manages to avoid the attempt.
Mountain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kovacs moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs dodges the punch combination from Mountain.
Kovacs loads up on a big right hand but Mountain slips the punch.
Kovacs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kovacs can pounce on him.
Mountain lands a two punch combo.
Mountain misses with a combination
and Kovacs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Kovacs works the jab nicely.
Kovacs throws a solid leg kick but Mountain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovacs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Mountain.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain connects with a looping right hand.
Kovacs throws a chopping leg kick but Mountain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mountain lands with a hook. Kovacs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Andor Kovacs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mountain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovacs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mountain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mountain lands a left and a right that send Kovacs crashing to the mat, dazed. Mountain thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Kovacs is rocked!
Kovacs dodges the punch combination from Mountain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Mountain dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kovacs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mountain lands with a right and another and another! Kovacs is in big trouble! Mountain lands again and this time it's lights out for Kovacs! A quality knockout there for Mountain.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kari Mountain!
Andor Kovacs was interviewed post fight and said 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brusse Liee (ranked 2092 p4p, 4058 weight class) and Jack Lawson (ranked 296 p4p, 488 weight class). Liee comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Indestructible [Official Music Video]. Brusse Liee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Powerful takedowns
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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 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brusse Liee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liee instigates a clinch.
Lawson can't get the takedown.
Liee lands a shot to the body.
Lawson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Liee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Liee is working for a submission of some sort.
Liee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawson sees it coming and defends easily.
Liee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Liee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lawson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lawson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Liee has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Liee has Lawson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Liee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lawson tumbling to the mat - Liee dives into Lawson's guard.
Liee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Liee wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Liee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson pulls Liee in close to prevent any damage.
Lawson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Liee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Liee wants to pass to mount but Lawson is defending the position.
Liee seems to be working for a kimura but Lawson defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lawson is trying to keep Liee in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawson is keeping the position for now.
Lawson looking to control.
Lawson looking to control but Liee passes into half guard.
Lawson is looking to control Liee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lawson avoid being mounted?
Liee passes the guard and advances to mount!
Liee lands a big shot there that rocks Lawson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liee avoids the attempt from Lawson to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liee raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lawson wants to hold on but Liee pushes him away.
Liee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lawson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lawson!
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Liee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lawson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brusse Liee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Liee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lawson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Liee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lawson has Liee in his guard.
Liee wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liee wants to pass the guard but Lawson is keeping the position.
Liee trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Liee trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson controlling the position.
Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liee is one step ahead there.
Liee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawson on the ground.
Liee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liee won't allow Lawson to sweep him here.
Liee trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson keeping full guard, as Liee tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Liee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Liee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lawson trying to keep a closed guard but Liee is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Lawson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawson has escaped and now he's on top!
Lawson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Liee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Liee dives on top into guard.
Liee stays in close to Lawson's body and controls the position.
Lawson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Liee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control the position.
Liee stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.
Liee trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Lawson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lawson is tightening it up a little... Liee has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Liee reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Liee taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lawson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Lawson!
The defeated Brusse Liee had this to say: 'No! Not water! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ohhh! I'm melting! I'm melting! What a world, what a world! It was a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Gayweather (ranked 1942 p4p, 3362 weight class) and Steven Seagal (ranked 226 p4p, 369 weight class). Seagal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Not for Sale. Steven Seagal 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Gayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 32 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gayweather.
It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
Seagal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gayweather lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Gayweather.
Gayweather swinging wildly here.
Gayweather slips a jab from Seagal.
Seagal looks to land a combination but Gayweather avoids it well.
Gayweather appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gayweather cracks Seagal with a good jab.
Gayweather scores with a jab.
That has opened up Steven Seagal's cut even more.
Gayweather jabs at Seagal's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gayweather lands a nice hook to Seagal's body. Seagal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seagal looks winded!
Seagal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gayweather slips under a jab from Seagal.
Seagal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gayweather counters with a nice body shot.
Gayweather closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gayweather lands in his opponent's guard.
Seagal wants to get back to his feet but Gayweather passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gayweather stalling.
Seagal won't allow Gayweather to pass to mount.
Gayweather seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Seagal is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Floyd Gayweather!
Steven Seagal spoke after the fight, saying 'My new movie called Buffet Siege 2 is coming straight to dvd. You can order it now for $50 on my website StevenSeagalBullshido.com I'm moving to London since I've recently signed for 300 FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP and plan to take that belt, so watch your ass son this guy ain't playing with fire no more!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 1507 p4p, 5259 weight class) and Dax Ryan (ranked 225 p4p, 562 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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Bjurstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dax Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan 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.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bjurstrom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bjurstrom as he avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryan gets tackled into the cage by Bjurstrom. Bjurstrom maintains the clinch.
Ryan pulls guard effortlessly.
Bjurstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryan is on top in guard.
Bjurstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjurstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Bjurstrom's legs - danger averted.
Bjurstrom is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom pushes a forearm under Ryan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ryan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Bjurstrom!
Marco Bjurstrom thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 1680 p4p, 1773 weight class) and Eli Vieira (ranked 196 p4p, 209 weight class). Anderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iron man. Brownie Anderson 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eli Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Vieira in a clinch.
Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vieira as Anderson tries to tie him up.
Vieira decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira trying to control the position.
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to stand but Vieira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson stands up from Vieira's guard - Anderson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vieira slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vieira, pushing him back against the cage.
Vieira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson tries to stand but Vieira is controlling from the bottom.
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vieira has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brownie Anderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vieira.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Anderson.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a left and a right that send Vieira crashing to the mat, dazed. Anderson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Vieira is rocked!
It looks like Eli Vieira has been cut.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vieira to the canvas! Vieira doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Anderson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson took some time post fight to say the following; 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 1342 p4p, 1752 weight class) and Aleksandr Zuev (ranked 193 p4p, 248 weight class). Anstey comes into the arena with Let's hear it for the boy blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Corwin Anstey has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Corwin Anstey seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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39 - 24 - 0 |
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11 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksandr Zuev!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuev lands a front kick.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey feints and as Zuev raises his hands in defense, Anstey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anstey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuev is keeping the position for now.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Zuev keeps moving.
Zuev wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Anstey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anstey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev wants to sweep but no luck.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey won't allow Zuev to sweep him here.
Zuev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuev is on top in guard.
Anstey pulls Zuev in close to prevent any damage.
Zuev forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zuev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anstey looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anstey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zuev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zuev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anstey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zuev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.
Anstey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zuev is just riding it out for now. Anstey eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey thows a huge punch but Zuev dodges it nicely.
Zuev trying to control here.
Zuev is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anstey.
Zuev controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anstey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zuev to the ground. Anstey is now in Zuev's guard.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuev can do to turn this around?
Zuev keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Zuev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zuev keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
Zuev wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anstey regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey keeping full guard, as Zuev tries to pass.
Anstey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zuev is stalling in the full guard.
Anstey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zuev is now in half guard.
Zuev trying to mount his opponent but Anstey defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey tries to roll over but Zuev keeps him under control.
Zuev controlling the pace.
Anstey wants to control but Zuev is keeping busy.
Zuev wants to pass the guard but Anstey is defending well.
Zuev not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anstey drives through with a takedown into Zuev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zuev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zuev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anstey escapes and throws Zuev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuev keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anstey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zuev to the ground. Anstey is now in Zuev's guard.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zuev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zuev can't keep his opponent in guard - Anstey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey working Zuev over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Zuev is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Anstey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zuev wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Anstey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey trying to mount his opponent but Zuev defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zuev is refusing to be controlled, as Anstey sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zuev gets caught flat footed, as Anstey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Zuev keeps moving.
Anstey postures up.
Zuev trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey postures up.
Zuev controlling Anstey's posture.
Anstey passes Zuev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zuev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zuev is not content to let Anstey control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zuev is trying to get back to full guard.
Anstey is looking for a kimura here.
Zuev tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anstey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anstey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anstey looking to control but instead Zuev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Anstey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zuev defending well though.
Anstey prevents Zuev from improving his position.
Anstey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zuev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zuev wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zuev's thigh. Zuev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Anstey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Zuev.
Anstey postures up in Zuev's guard and throws a big left but Zuev blocks it.
Anstey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuev is keeping the position for now.
Zuev has control of Anstey's left arm, preventing Anstey from doing any damage.
Zuev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anstey's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Zuev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anstey manages to get himself to full guard.
Anstey controls Zuev momentarily but Zuev frees himself.
Zuev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey working a defensive guard but Zuev passes into half guard.
Zuev trying to control the pace.
Anstey is pressing down on Zuev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zuev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anstey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zuev, into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey trying to control but Zuev is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey had his way with Aleksandr Zuev in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zuev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anstey shoots in and bounces Zuev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anstey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anstey trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zuev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anstey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anstey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev preventing the sweep.
Anstey keeping full guard, as Zuev tries to pass.
Zuev content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anstey holds on and takes a little breather.
Anstey being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zuev tries to free his leg and advance position but Anstey is retaining full guard.
Zuev pushing down on Anstey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anstey missing with punches from the bottom.
Zuev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zuev passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zuev controlling the position easily from mount.
Anstey is controlling an arm, preventing Zuev from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Anstey tries to hold on but Zuev postures up.
Aleksandr Zuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zuev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anstey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zuev looking to control but Anstey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poor strikes thrown by Zuev there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Zuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anstey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey is the new light heavyweight champion!
Corwin Anstey took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 921 p4p, 2146 weight class) and Jonathas Araujo (ranked 97 p4p, 217 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo misses with a straight left.
Hall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Araujo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Araujo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hall wants to sweep here but Araujo controlling him for the moment.
Araujo trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Araujo passes Hall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Araujo thows an elbow strike that misses. Hall gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Araujo doesn't seem too bothered but Hall quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Araujo is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Araujo really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
Richard Hall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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