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SYN 1106 Cruz vs. Wulf PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 1904 p4p, 2693 weight class) and Michael Fochi (ranked 246 p4p, 325 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Fochi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes lV pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fochi is out of range and Tepes lV settles back down.
The fighters circling - Fochi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fochi takes a swing at Tepes lV's ribcage but misses.
Fochi misses with a leg kick.
Tepes lV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fochi.
Tepes lV lands a leg kick that knocks Fochi off balance momentarily.
Tepes lV on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fochi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fochi. Tepes lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fochi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes lV.
Fochi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes lV counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Tepes lV misses.
Tepes lV blocks a jab.
Fochi connects with a crisp jab.
Fochi throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes lV dodges the punch combination from Fochi.
Tepes lV throws the left hand but Fochi avoids the punch easily.
Tepes lV tries to move into range but Fochi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Fochi.
Tepes lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fochi.
A little feinted left hand from Tepes lV on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV throws an overhand right that lands on Fochi's shoulder, as Fochi tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes lV 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.
Fochi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes lV moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michael Fochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes lV takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fochi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tepes lV defends well and Fochi ends up having to push Tepes lV into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tepes lV was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fochi throws a solid leg kick but Tepes lV takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fochi.
Fochi cracks Tepes lV with an open hand slap.
Tepes lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fochi.
Fochi misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tepes lV misses the target.
Fochi throws a hook but Tepes lV avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tepes lV on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fochi throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a straight right hand.
Fochi tries for a takedown but Tepes lV circles away easily
and Tepes lV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fochi shoots and misses
and Tepes lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vlad Tepes lV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Fochi.
Fochi lands with a straight right. Tepes lV didn't see that one coming.
Tepes lV looks to land a right hand but Fochi moved out of range.
Fochi shoots for a takedown but Tepes lV saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tepes lV has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tepes lV there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tepes lV gets caught napping as Fochi dives in and scores a takedown. Tepes lV manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fochi advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fochi tries to move to mount but Tepes lV blocks the move with his legs.
Fochi swings around for an armbar but Tepes lV sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fochi's guard.
Tepes lV 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes lV is looking to work some ground and pound but Fochi has wrist control.
Fochi wants to hit a sweep here but Tepes lV passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fochi there!
Tepes lV controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Fochi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tepes lV defending well as Fochi loads up on a big left hand.
Fochi takes one on the button.
Fochi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes lV throwing a counter right hand but Fochi manages to avoid it.
Fochi misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes lV thumps Fochi with a low kick.
Fochi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV controlling the position.
Tepes lV bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fochi's guard.
Tepes lV sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fochi working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV won't allow Fochi to sweep him here.
Fochi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tepes lV is aware though and is defending well.
Tepes lV trying to control the position from guard on top but Fochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tepes lV sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fochi wants to hit a sweep here but Tepes lV passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fochi there!
That's two 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.
Fochi is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes lV in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tepes lV working the ground and pound effectively.
Tepes lV controlling his opponent.
Tepes lV with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tepes lV tries to control but Fochi wriggling away.
Fochi is looking to get to half guard.
Tepes lV landing strikes from the mount and Fochi is in trouble!
Tepes lV trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tepes lV prevents Fochi from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV looking to control but Fochi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fochi is bucking up trying to escape but Tepes lV cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fochi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fochi is bucking up trying to escape but Tepes lV cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tepes lV connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
 Fochi is rocked!
Tepes lV controlling the pace for now.
Fochi is still in real trouble! Can Tepes lV finish him?
Fochi seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tepes lV dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes lV dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tepes lV connects with a right that clearly hurt Fochi. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Tepes lV proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Fochi collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes lV!
Vlad Tepes lV decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdo Farah (ranked 1438 p4p, 1293 weight class) and Samuel Sycek (ranked 175 p4p, 162 weight class). Samuel Sycek has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdo Farah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Sycek!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sycek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left and a right from Farah both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Samuel Sycek has been cut.
Farah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sycek tries to clinch up but Farah circles away and keeps his distance.
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farah misses with a hook.
Farah scores with a sloppy right hand. Sycek should have avoided that one.
Sycek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Farah to the ground. Sycek is now in Farah's guard.
Farah pulls Sycek in close to prevent any damage.
Farah's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farah being controlled here, momentarily.
Sycek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sycek working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Farah controlling Sycek's posture.
Sycek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farah is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
We've been told by Farah's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sycek is looking to clinch.
Sycek has his takedown stuffed
and Farah counters with a nice leg kick.
Sycek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sycek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Farah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sycek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Farah throws a wild body kick that Sycek sees coming a mile off.
Farah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sycek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sycek misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Farah is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sycek's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sycek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sycek is thwarting Farah's attempts to control the position.
Farah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sycek is working away from the top position though.
Farah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Farah is looking to escape.
Sycek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sycek lands with a punch from half guard.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farah's head.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sycek trying to control from half guard but Farah is working away.
Farah trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sycek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Farah counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Abdo Farah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Sycek's cut.
That's time! Farah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Farah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sycek's head.
Farah forces Sycek back against the cage and clinches.
Sycek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Farah after a bit of a struggle.
Farah gets underhooks to prevent Sycek's takedown attempt.
Sycek pulls guard.
Sycek keeping moving, preventing Farah from controlling successfully.
Sycek has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Farah has passed into side control.
Sycek sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek is refusing to be controlled, as Farah sits in half guard.
Sycek is controlling Farah's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sycek works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sycek wants to sweep here but Farah controlling him for the moment.
Farah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sycek keeping full guard, as Farah tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek wants to hit a sweep here but Farah passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sycek there!
Farah looking to control but Sycek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sycek regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Farah is going to stand back up.
Sycek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farah is looking to take a break and control but Sycek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sycek controlling the position well.
Sycek gets full guard.
Sycek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farah defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Farah dodges it nicely.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Farah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Farah tries to get out of the position.
Sycek is looking to take a break and control but Farah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sycek winds up and cracks Farah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Farah is trying to maintain the position but Sycek is very close to passing his half guard.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sycek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Farah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sycek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sycek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sycek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Farah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sycek on the ground.
Sycek prevents Farah from improving his position.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farah is trying to maintain the position but Sycek is very close to passing his half guard.
Sycek drops an elbow to the side of Farah's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sycek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Sycek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Farah leaves Sycek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abdo Farah is winning the standup battle so far.
Sycek doesn't manage to clinch there - Farah circles away.
Sycek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Farah under the eye.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but Farah shows good takedown defense.
Sycek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farah moves forwards but Sycek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Farah lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Farah sprawls well. Farah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sycek gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdo Farah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sycek is defended easily by Farah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farah throws the kick towards the body but Sycek avoids it.
Sycek closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Farah's guard.
Farah pushes Sycek off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Farah shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sycek eats them both and turns towards Farah to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sycek misses with a takedown attempt
and Farah counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sycek dives in and grabs Farah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farah pushes down on Sycek's head and hops out.
Farah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sycek was well out of range. Poor timing from Farah.
Sycek fails with the takedown
enabling Farah to counter with a crisp jab.
Farah dips to his left and cracks Sycek with an uppercut!
Farah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sycek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick lands for Farah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sycek dives in and scores a takedown into Farah's guard.
Farah keeping moving, preventing Sycek from controlling successfully.
Farah is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Farah wants to stand and escape but Sycek is having none of it.
Sycek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Farah is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sycek dives into side control.
Sycek fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Farah takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sycek working the body and head with strikes.
Sycek is looking to take a break and control but Farah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farah is letting Sycek control him for a moment.
Farah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sycek misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sycek misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sycek creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Farah wants to control but Sycek postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farah takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sycek in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
 It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut.
Sycek looks up at the clock and then as Farah takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sycek smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sycek lands a nice forearm strike.
Farah is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Farah dodges the ground and pound from Sycek.
Sycek trying to control the position but Farah is working away.
Sycek grinds an elbow into Farah's temple.
Abdo Farah's cut is getting worse.
Sycek cracks Farah with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abdo Farah's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sycek working away.
Sycek cracks Farah with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abdo Farah.
I think Farah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 1603 p4p, 1554 weight class) and Tyres Widforss (ranked 139 p4p, 134 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tyres Widforss enters the cage!
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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 31 - 33 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widforss gets caught flat footed, as Branko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Branko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Widforss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Branko is aware though and is defending well.
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Branko advances to half guard.
Widforss is looking to get back to full guard here but Branko has managed to pass to side control instead.
Branko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Branko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Widforss is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko working away.
Branko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Widforss is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Branko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Branko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Widforss is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Widforss is trying to control but can't.
Widforss works his way to full guard. Good work.
Branko is pushing down on Widforss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Widforss is fighting to maintain full guard but Branko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Widforss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko.
Widforss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Widforss actively working from the bottom here.
Branko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss is looking to control Branko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Widforss avoid being mounted?
Widforss is trying to get back to full guard.
Widforss felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Branko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widforss manages to get to full guard.
Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Widforss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Widforss controls Branko momentarily but Branko frees himself.
Branko passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widforss is in trouble now - Branko has advanced to mount!
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.
Branko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Widforss is on top in guard.
Widforss throws a big right hand that misses.
Branko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Widforss's guard.
Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Branko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Widforss struggling a bit here.
Widforss prevents Branko from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Widforss struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davdio Branko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Widforss drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Widforss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Branko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Widforss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Branko is looking for a sweep. Widforss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura but Branko is defending well.
Branko tries to roll over but Widforss keeps him under control.
Branko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Davdio Branko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Branko tries to roll over but Widforss keeps him under control.
Widforss in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Branko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Widforss!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyres Widforss!
Tyres Widforss very nearly forgot to thank ⚔️Conquest Nutrition⚔️ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adriel Nayati (ranked 811 p4p, 803 weight class) and Gary Andary (ranked 91 p4p, 90 weight class). Nayati's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Indian Calling - At War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adriel Nayati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gary Andary!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nayati bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Andary. Those never looked like landing.
Nayati with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nayati scores with a shot to the body.
Andary misses with a hook. Nayati ducked under it nicely.
Adriel Nayati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andary cracks Nayati with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nayati bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andary's head backwards.
Nayati just misses with a punch to the body.
Andary lands a head shot.
Andary slips a jab from Nayati.
Nayati manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Andary on his heels. He'll look to pass Andary's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Nayati stands and throws Andary's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Andary is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nayati is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Andary is trying to escape and Nayati transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Andary is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nayati! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adriel Nayati!
An out of breath and clearly excited Adriel Nayati thanked Wrestler Wayfare for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Shakes (ranked 704 p4p, 842 weight class) and Frank Rizzo (ranked 64 p4p, 65 weight class). Shakes comes to the cage accompanied by About the Money- T.I.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Shakes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakes cracks a nice hook into Rizzo's ribs.
Shakes doesn't manage to clinch there - Rizzo circles away.
Shakes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rizzo, pushing him back against the cage.
Shakes lands an elbow that stopped Rizzo in his tracks for a moment.
Rizzo's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rizzo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shakes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rizzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Shakes lands with a left to the head.
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
Rizzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shakes scores with a shoulder strike.
Shakes tries a knee to the head but Rizzo blocks it.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
Shakes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakes misses with a punch on the inside.
Shakes struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzo controls his hands.
Shakes throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rizzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rizzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rizzo lands with a good body shot.
Shakes wants to clinch but Rizzo slips to the side
and Rizzo counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakes looks to clinch
and Rizzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shakes thinking.
Shakes is looking to clinch.
Shakes wants to clinch but Rizzo slips to the side
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo slips a jab from Shakes.
Rizzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shakes is able to avoid easily.
Rizzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus Shakes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Shakes.
Shakes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Rizzo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shakes has managed to clinch.
Shakes pushes Rizzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakes misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakes lands an elbow just above Rizzo 's eye.
Shakes misses with a body punch.
Shakes lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo manages to break the clinch.
Shakes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shakes is looking to clinch but Rizzo is avoiding it.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rizzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shakes tries to clinch up but Rizzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rizzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcus Shakes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rizzo throws out a counter right but Shakes avoids it with no problem.
Shakes moves in looking to clinch but Rizzo pushes him off.
Rizzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shakes with a body shot.
Shakes doesn't manage to clinch there - Rizzo circles away.
Rizzo flicks out a counter leg kick but Shakes steps away.
Shakes tries to clinch but Rizzo moves away
and Rizzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shakes thinking.
A shot to the liver by Rizzo. Beautiful body shot.
Rizzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo shoots in for a double leg but Shakes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rizzo.
Shakes tries to clinch but Rizzo is having none of it.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakes is just out of range.
Rizzo feints a jab promting Shakes to slip. Rizzo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shakes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shakes wants to clinch up but Rizzo keeps it at a distance.
Rizzo throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shakess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rizzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shakes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shakes scores with a nice strike.
Shakes throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shakes closes the distance but Rizzo moves to the side
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shakes closes the distance and pushes Rizzo back into the cage.
Rizzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakes controls his hands.
Shakes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shakes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shakes misses with a knee to the head.
Shakes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shakes tries to land knees in the clinch but Rizzo avoids the damage to the body.
Shakes lands an elbow that stopped Rizzo in his tracks for a moment.
Rizzo manages to break the clinch.
Shakes is looking to clinch but Rizzo is avoiding it.
Shakes tries to clinch but Rizzo is having none of it.
Shakes throws an off balance right hand
and Rizzo moves into the clinch.
Rizzo blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo pushes Shakes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shakes.
Shakes prevents a takedown attempt there.
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 Marcus Shakes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shakes tries to clinch up.
Shakes tries to clinch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo with the counter takedown but Shakes avoids it easily.
Rizzo misses with a looping right.
Shakes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shakes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rizzo lands a right hook to the body.
Shakes misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rizzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shakes tries to clinch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes closes the distance and pushes Rizzo back into the cage.
Shakes lands a damaging elbow.
Shakes has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzo.
Shakes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short uppercut from Rizzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakes lands a hook that snaps the head of Rizzo backwards.
Rizzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shakes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shakes throws a head punch that misses.
Shakes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shakes takes a shot to the head.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rizzo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rizzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Rizzo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakes prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rizzo.
Shakes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shakes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shakes throws a big shot that misses.
Shakes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rizzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rizzo, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
Rizzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shakes. That did some damage!
Shakes lands a lovely overhand right.
Rizzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shakes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rizzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shakes rather than just go for the knockout.
Rizzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Shakes should have avoided that one.
Shakes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shakes ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Shakes moves into range and clinches up with Rizzo.
Shakes tries to work over Rizzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rizzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo misses with some punches.
Shakes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shakes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rizzo blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rizzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rizzo avoids the elbow strike from Shakes, against the cage.
Rizzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shakes misses with an elbow strike.
Shakes throws a head punch that misses.
Shakes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakes lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Shakes on the inside.
Shakes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Shakes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Shakes.
Shakes misses with some punches.
Shakes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marcus Shakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Rizzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakes misses with a punch on the inside.
Shakes lands a good knee to the midsection. Rizzo won't want to take too many of those.
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakes.
Shakes throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shakes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shakes throws a right and a left that Rizzo avoids nicely.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rizzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Shakes.
Rizzo lands with a hook. Shakes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shakes was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Shakes tries to clinch up.
Rizzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Shakes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rizzo misses with a straight right.
Rizzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Rizzo tries to keep at a distance but Shakes has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shakes fails to land.
Rizzo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shakes.
Rizzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rizzo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shakes has one foot on Rizzo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakes tries to clinch up but Rizzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Rizzo feints and as Shakes raises his hands in defense, Rizzo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shakes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shakes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rizzo.
Shakes keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rizzo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rizzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcus Shakes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rizzo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shakes keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rizzo trying to control but Shakes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shakes tries to clinch
and Rizzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakes closes the distance and pushes Rizzo back into the cage.
Rizzo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shakes keeping full guard, as Rizzo tries to pass.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shakes keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Shakes wants to get back to his feet but Rizzo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo throws a strike but Shakes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rizzo has his foot on Shakes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shakes works his way back into a safe position though.
Shakes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shakes being controlled here momentarily.
Rizzo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shakes defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shakes wants to stand but Rizzo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rizzo looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakes tries to clinch but Rizzo is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shakes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rizzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shakes with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Rizzo.
I think Shakes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Shakes!
Marcus Shakes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Third Wife (ranked 1218 p4p, 886 weight class) and Prokop Pustik (ranked 157 p4p, 118 weight class). Prokop Pustik 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Wife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prokop Pustik!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wife swings widly with a right hand
and Pustik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pustik is in close to Wife's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pustik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pustik throwing strikes but missing.
Pustik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pustik throws a big elbow that misses.
Pustik throws an elbow that misses. Wife uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pustik's guard. Nice move by Wife!
Pustik controlling Wife's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pustik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wife defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wife has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pustik is proving hard to escape from.
Pustik trying to control the position.
Pustik wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pustik is on top in guard.
Pustik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pustik working some strikes from top position.
Pustik throwing strikes but missing.
Wife preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pustik is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wife is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wife has escaped and now he's on top!
Pustik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pustik wants to sweep but no luck.
Pustik is trying to keep Wife in close.
Pustik controlling Wife's posture.
Pustik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pustik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pustik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pustik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Third Wife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Wife moves out of range as Pustik strikes.
Pustik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Wife.
Third Wife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wife throws out a loose jab but Pustik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wife looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wife moves out of range as Pustik strikes.
Wife throws a body punch but Pustik moves out of range.
Wife misses with an uppercut. Pustik saw that one coming.
Wife looks to land a left hand but Pustik moved out of range nicely.
Pustik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wife finds it's way round the side to connect with Pustik's head.
Pustik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wife was covering up waiting for the punch and Pustik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pustik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wife avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pustik throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prokop Pustik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wife works the jab nicely.
Wife throws a shot from downtown. Pustik moves away and avoids it.
Wife lands a big right hand that sends Pustik crashing to the mat! Wife stays standing though and waves Pustik back to his feet!
Pustik is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Wife ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Pustik clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Third Wife!
A very excited looking Third Wife rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Durant (ranked 774 p4p, 499 weight class) and Sparring John (ranked 96 p4p, 62 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sparring John enters the cage!
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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 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sparring John!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Durant counters with a leg kick.
Durant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durant takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Durant does a little dance to reset his feet.
As John backs away, Durant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from John misses.
John misses with a combination
and Durant counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John lands a nice shot that snaps Durant's head back.
John throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durant throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
Durant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
John closes the distance but Durant moves to the side
and Durant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durant connects with an inside leg kick.
John rushes Durant and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durant.
A frustrated look appears on Durant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
John tries a body shot but Durant blocks it.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Durant.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John misses with some punches.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Durant controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant.
John working aggressively here.
Durant gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John lands an uppercut.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant fails to pull guard.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
Durant blocking some punches.
Durant blocks a body shot from John.
Durant lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durant manages to pull guard.
Durant has a closed guard, preventing John from standing up.
Durant trying to control the position.
John sitting in guard here, content to control.
John postures up.
Durant is looking for a triangle but John pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Durant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. John defends it easily.
Durant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
John has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Durant is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
John misses with a shot to the body
and Durant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John misses with a looping left.
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 Kevin Durant will probably get the nod.
That's time! Durant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Durant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durant throws out a leg kick but John moves out of range and Durant only half commits.
John gets in close and instigates a clinch.
John lands a hook to the side of the head.
John lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durant can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparring John seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Durant jumps guard but John turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant blocks a body shot from John.
Durant jumps guard but John stands there with Durant around his waist. Durant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant misses with a punch to the body.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Durant just misses with a elbow thrown towards John's brow.
John lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durant is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables John to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Durant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Durant's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durant blocking some punches.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
A short right from John on the inside.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durant seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if John can turn it around.
John digs a right hand into Durant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durant's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
John gets through Durant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
 Durant is rocked!
John creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Durant's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Durant drops to his knees and John pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparring John!
Sparring John decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Fries (ranked 134 p4p, 348 weight class) and Julio Christ (ranked 9 p4p, 24 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, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Fries !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ lands a nice shot that snaps Fries 's head back.
Fries throws a right hand that Christ ducks under and follows up with a left that Christ also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Fries . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fries .
It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.
Fries misses with a hook.
Fries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Fries blocks the leg kick.
Christ takes a swing at Fries 's ribcage but misses.
Christ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fries throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christ.
Christ on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fries stuffs the takedown.
We've been told by Fries 's head coaches at KO MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fries punishes Christ's body with a nice straight punch.
Fries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ tries to move into range but Fries moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christ fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Victor Fries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christ looks for the body kick but Fries saw that one coming.
Fries misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fries with a nice cross.
Christ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fries tries to avoid it but Christ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fries to the ground. Fries escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fries scores with the left hand. Christ knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fries darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That has opened up Julio Christ's cut even more.
Fries cracks Christ on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Christ falls backwards against the cage. Fries follows up with more strikes that drop Christ to his knees. Fries keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Christ! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Fries !
A victorious Victor Fries 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaikka Chai (ranked 61 p4p, 350 weight class) and Lamar Gordon (ranked 15 p4p, 44 weight class). Chai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dead Man Walking. Gordon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coming Home - Ditty ft. Skylar Grey. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Chaikka Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamar Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai checks a leg kick nicely.
Gordon scores with the left hand. Chai knows he should have avoided that one.
Gordon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chai moves out of range of the leg kick from Gordon.
A low kick from Chai misses
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Gordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon counters with a body kick.
Gordon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chai momentarily.
Gordon loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Gordon counters with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
A bone on bone clash there as Gordon blocks the leg kick.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gordon can pounce on him.
Gordon lands a left and a right that send Chai crashing to the mat, dazed. Gordon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Chai lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai sizes up Gordon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chaikka Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Gordon counters with a nice body shot.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Gordon off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Chai pushes Gordon up against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai working Gordon over with knees to the body.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gordon tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai is working Gordon over against the cage.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai scores with a knee to the head.
Chai trying to land knees to the body.
Chai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gordon's face.
Gordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Gordon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon managing to block the knees to the body from Chai.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
Gordon stalling in the clinch but Chai improves position.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gordon managing to block the knees to the body from Chai.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
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 Chaikka Chai will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Gordon lands a right hook to the body.
Gordon throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gordon takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the cage.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Gordon.
Chai missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai crunches a lovely knee into Gordon's ribcage.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Chai.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Chai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chai gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chaikka Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gordon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That has opened up Lamar Gordon's cut even more.
Chai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Gordon tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Chai works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
A short right from Chai.
Gordon is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai pushes Gordon against the cage. Chai is working some dirty boxing. Chai pushes off with a quick right hook! Gordon goes down! Gordon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Chai moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaikka Chai!
An out of breath Chaikka Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cruz (ranked 2 p4p, 137 weight class) and Minerva Wulf (ranked 1 p4p, 8 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by FEEL SOMETHING. Wulf has chosen Sanctus Dominus as his entrance music. Minerva Wulf acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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142
23 - 0 - 0 |
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33
148
27 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Minerva Wulf!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulf throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wulf.
Wulf lands a jab to the nose.
Wulf misses with a body shot.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wulf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wulf scores with a punch to the head.
Wulf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Cruz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wulf misses with an uppercut
and Cruz counters with a flying knee that drops Wulf! Cruz dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Danny Cruz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
71% |
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