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ENIGMA 235 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bahlar Dohaert (ranked 24850 p4p, 3344 weight class) and Abram Frost (ranked 481 p4p, 324 weight class). Abram Frost acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bahlar Dohaert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abram Frost!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dohaert throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Dohaert misses with a two punch combination.
Dohaert gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dohaert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frost keeps control of Dohaert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dohaert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dohaert is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
Frost scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Bahlar Dohaert has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frost takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dohaert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dohaert tries to circle away but Frost has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohaert is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Dohaert in his tracks for a moment.
Frost lands a knee to the body.
Dohaert takes an elbow to the forehead.
Frost stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frost stalling in the clinch.
Frost has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dohaert seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Frost can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dohaert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dohaert working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frost with a knee to the head.
Dohaert working hard to break the clinch.
Frost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Dohaert in his tracks for a moment.
Dohaert has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Dohaert is looking to break free of the clinch but Frost has double underhooks.
Dohaert stalling in the clinch but Frost improves position.
Frost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dohaert's defenses.
Dohaert wants a takedown but no success here.
Frost landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frost keeps control of Dohaert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dohaert is trying to push Frost away but Frost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Dohaert in his tracks for a moment.
Dohaert is trying to push Frost away but Frost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dohaert is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frost obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost lands an elbow just above Dohaert 's eye.
 Dohaert is rocked!
Bahlar Dohaert's cut is getting worse.
Frost lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Dohaert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frost avoiding damage.
The referee calls for Frost to work.
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dohaert's defenses.
Frost creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Dohaert! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Frost.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abram Frost!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franco De La Cruz (ranked 4821 p4p, 2754 weight class) and Hernando Villalobos (ranked 418 p4p, 266 weight class). Villalobos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. El Sonidito kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franco De La Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hernando Villalobos!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villalobos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De La Cruz swings for the body but Villalobos moves out of range.
Hernando Villalobos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villalobos looks to throw the jab but De La Cruz is out of range.
De La Cruz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Villalobos just manages to avoid it.
De La Cruz is looking to chop away at Villalobos's legs.
Villalobos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De La Cruz blocks a leg kick.
Villalobos throws a leg kick which misses De La Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as De La Cruz tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Villalobos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Villalobos throws a low kick, looking for De La Cruz's leg but De La Cruz calmly moves out of range.
Villalobos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Villalobos looks to throw the jab but De La Cruz is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villalobos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De La Cruz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Villalobos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De La Cruz defends well and Villalobos ends up having to push De La Cruz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Villalobos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De La Cruz is trying to defend but Villalobos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villalobos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Villalobos trying to control the pace.
Villalobos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing De La Cruz to regain full guard.
De La Cruz is looking for a triangle but Villalobos pushes his legs off easily.
Villalobos stands up from De La Cruz's guard - Villalobos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Villalobos scores with a takedown into De La Cruz's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villalobos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De La Cruz is proving hard to escape from.
Villalobos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De La Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De La Cruz looking to control.
Villalobos advances to half guard.
Villalobos is taking a breather. De La Cruz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Villalobos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Villalobos pulls his head out easily.
Villalobos wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Villalobos tries to pass to full mount but De La Cruz defends it.
Villalobos tries to stand and escape but De La Cruz is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Villalobos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco De La Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Villalobos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Villalobos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Villalobos content to stall in guard here.
Villalobos is looking to stand up but De La Cruz won't let him.
Villalobos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
De La Cruz keeping full guard, as Villalobos tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villalobos 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.
De La Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hernando Villalobos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Villalobos throws a jab but it's blocked by De La Cruz.
Villalobos throws an overhand right that lands on De La Cruz's shoulder, as De La Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
De La Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Villalobos thuds a left hand into De La Cruz's body.
De La Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Villalobos misses with the combination.
Villalobos falls off balance throwing a combination
and De La Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz misses with an uppercut. Villalobos saw that one coming.
Villalobos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Villalobos's jab looks to have found its range, popping De La Cruz under the eye.
Villalobos throws a looping overhand right but De La Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villalobos throws a predictable looking body shot
and De La Cruz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Villalobos's knee momentarily.
Villalobos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De La Cruz counters with a good low kick that Villalobos was not able to check.
Villalobos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Villalobos takes a swing at De La Cruz's ribcage but misses.
De La Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Villalobos.
Villalobos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDe La Cruz.
De La Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De La Cruz with a nice cross.
De La Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Villalobos.
It appears De La Cruz was looking to counter with a kick there.
De La Cruz drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Villalobos right on the button. Villalobos goes down! De La Cruz follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! De La Cruz gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franco De La Cruz!
Franco De La Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Trel (ranked 3165 p4p, 2933 weight class) and Inbred Dagestani Monkey (ranked 348 p4p, 331 weight class). Trel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chief Keef & Fat Trel - Russian Roulette. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fat Trel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inbred Dagestani Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagestani Monkey jabs at Trel's body.
Trel gets tackled into the cage by Dagestani Monkey. Dagestani Monkey maintains the clinch.
Trel lands a takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY ST PETERSBURG inform us that Dagestani Monkey has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dagestani Monkey working for a triangle but Trel defends it easily.
Dagestani Monkey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trel defends it easily.
Dagestani Monkey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trel landing some decent shots from guard.
Dagestani Monkey working for a triangle but Trel defends it easily.
Trel is looking to work some ground and pound but Dagestani Monkey has wrist control.
Trel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dagestani Monkey's head.
 It looks like Inbred Dagestani Monkey has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagestani Monkey is looking for a triangle but Trel pushes his legs off easily.
Dagestani Monkey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trel postures up and lands a big shot to Dagestani Monkey's brow.
Trel 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.
Dagestani Monkey looking for a guillotine here but Trel defends easily.
Trel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The cut above Inbred Dagestani Monkey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dagestani Monkey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trel is aware though and is defending well.
Dagestani Monkey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trel defends it easily.
Trel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dagestani Monkey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trel is working Dagestani Monkey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Inbred Dagestani Monkey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Inbred Dagestani Monkey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fat Trel!
After the fight, Fat Trel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max All The Way (ranked 2653 p4p, 4036 weight class) and Nico Butler (ranked 306 p4p, 404 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max All The Way!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nico Butler!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
All The Way is trying hard to land a takedown here. Butler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Butler misses with a double jab.
All The Way shoots for a double leg takedown but Butler sprawls well. He's pushed All The Way's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Butler throws a leg kick that is checked
and All The Way counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by All The Way.
All The Way passes Butler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
All The Way takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
All The Way is trying to control. Butler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
All The Way works his foot free and advances to mount.
All The Way working for a submission but Butler is keeping him at bay.
Butler is trying desperately to improve position.
All The Way can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Butler is looking to escape.
Butler is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Butler gets back to half guard.
All The Way wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butler keeps working.
All The Way prevents Butler from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of All The Way's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take All The Way's back!
Butler doesn't have the hooks in and All The Way manages to turn into his guard.
All The Way drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and All The Way jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Butler is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
All The Way looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Butler trying to control the position from guard on top but All The Way is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
All The Way wants to sweep but no luck.
All The Way looking to control.
All The Way looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
All The Way tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Butler wants to control from the top but All The Way keeps moving.
All The Way not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
All The Way is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
All The Way keeping full guard, as Butler tries to pass.
All The Way escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Butler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
All The Way has his foot on Butler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butler works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler looking to pass the guard.
All The Way had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Butler defends it easily.
Butler slips nicely into half guard.
Butler seems to be looking for submissions.
Butler tries to pass the half guard into mount. All The Way knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Butler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Butler has control of All The Way's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and All The Way regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Butler unloads with some shots from mount but All The Way bucks and avoids them well.
Butler throwing strikes here but All The Way is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
All The Way wants to hold on but Butler pushes him away.
All The Way has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Butler's lack of action.
Butler prevents All The Way from improving his position.
All The Way makes his way to full guard. A much better position for All The Way.
Butler got a little sloppy there for a moment and All The Way has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Butler has managed to get both his arms back between All The Way's legs - danger averted.
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 Max All The Way will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
All The Way tries for a takedown but Butler circles away easily
and Butler counters with a straight right hand.
Max All The Way seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
All The Way bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Butler's head.
Butler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Butler throws a shot from downtown. All The Way moves away and avoids it.
All The Way takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
All The Way has his takedown stuffed
and Butler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Butler wants to pass the guard but All The Way is defending well.
Nico Butler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butler is trying to control the action in half guard but All The Way is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Butler prevents All The Way from improving his position.
All The Way moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
All The Way has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Butler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Butler wants to control from the top but All The Way keeps moving.
All The Way looking to control.
All The Way looking for a guillotine here but Butler defends easily.
Butler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. All The Way is keeping the position for now.
All The Way is trying to control the position from the bottom.
All The Way keeping full guard, as Butler tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
All The Way is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butler is aware though and is defending well.
Butler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
All The Way looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butler is one step ahead there.
All The Way working for a triangle but Butler defends it easily.
Butler got a little sloppy there for a moment and All The Way has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Butler has managed to get both his arms back between All The Way's legs - danger averted.
All The Way looking to control.
All The Way working for a triangle but Butler defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Butler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by All The Way, who protects the arm well.
All The Way tries to bench press Butler off him but Butler keeps the position.
Butler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, All The Way has escaped the position, nice work there.
Butler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Butler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, All The Way has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Butler but great work by All The Way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler is trying to improve his position.
All The Way has knee on belly and moves into mount.
All The Way is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Butler is surviving well by controlling All The Way's body position as best he can.
Butler tries to improve his position but instead All The Way has taken his back!
All The Way scores with strikes from the back.
All The Way is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Butler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Butler's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from All The Way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butler showing good submission defense here.
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 Max All The Way will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
All The Way takes one on the button.
Butler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from All The Way.
And Butler tries to counter it with a takedown but All The Way pushes his down on his head and steps out.
All The Way shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butler sprawls well. Butler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. All The Way gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
All The Way throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Butler was covering up waiting for the punch and All The Way finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
All The Way looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Ruttos gym inform us that Butler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
All The Way looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Butler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
All The Way stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Butler is on top in guard.
Max All The Way is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Butler is fighting to break All The Way's control of his arms but All The Way is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Butler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. All The Way is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
All The Way is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butler preventing the sweep.
Nico Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
All The Way is not content to let Butler control the position.
All The Way avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Butler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on All The Way's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
All The Way is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Butler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
All The Way prevents Butler from improving position.
Butler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, All The Way has escaped the position, nice work there.
Butler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Butler swings around for an armbar but All The Way sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Butler's guard.
All The Way looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Butler is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler wants to control from the top but All The Way keeps moving.
All The Way working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butler.
Butler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. All The Way swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butler stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and All The Way has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Butler manages to get his head free but now All The Way has transitioned to an armbar! Butler grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from All The Way! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max All The Way!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isduby Cool (ranked 1413 p4p, 2274 weight class) and Teariki Ropata (ranked 169 p4p, 247 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Isduby Cool has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Isduby Cool seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isduby Cool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teariki Ropata!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ropata moves forwards but Cool connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cool closes the distance and pushes Ropata back into the cage.
Cool fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ropata breaks from the clinch.
Cool gets a clinch.
Ropata blocks an uppercut.
Cool tries to throw a body punch but Ropata avoids it by throwing Cool back against the cage.
Ropata tries to break the clinch but Cool is controlling the position.
Cool gets through Ropata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cool prevents Ropata from breaking the clinch.
Cool works on Ropata's body with a couple of short punches.
Cool lands an uppercut.
Cool works on Ropata's body with a couple of short punches.
Cool has Ropata pressed against the cage, preventing Ropata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Cool scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cool working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ropata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cool tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ropata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cool lands with a cross.
Cool closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cool lands a body shot.
Ropata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ropata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cool scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cool working the head and body with strikes.
Ropata is refusing to be controlled, as Cool sits in half guard.
Ropata is trying to stand up here but Cool is controlling him well.
Cool seems to be working for a kimura but Ropata defends the submission attempt.
Ropata taking some punishment here, with Cool in his half guard.
Ropata pushes Cool off looking to stand but Cool dives back in and keeps control.
Cool has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ropata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cool lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cool is working for a kimura but Ropata is defending it quite comfortably.
Cool is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cool is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ropata to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ropata shrugs it off.
Ropata is bucking up trying to escape but Cool cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cool is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Ropata is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Ropata flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cool anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Ropata and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cool slips an arm under Ropata chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cool has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cool is squeezing on Ropata like an anaconda would it's prey. Ropata fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isduby Cool!
During a confident post fight interview, Isduby Cool thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Nutz (ranked 1401 p4p, 1756 weight class) and Tungslegge Rettslag (ranked 180 p4p, 219 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Nutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tungslegge Rettslag!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rettslag misses the shot to the body.
Rettslag looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nutz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rettslag throws a lazy body kick
and Nutz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Nutz.
A punch combination from Rettslag misses.
Nice defenses there by Nutz.
Nutz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rettslag.
It looks like Joey Nutz has been cut.
Nutz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rettslag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Nutz.
Nutz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nutz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rettslag gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rettslag misses the jab.
Rettslag throws a hook but Nutz blocks it.
Jab, jab by Rettslag - just one landing.
Rettslag bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nutz sizes up Rettslag with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nutz gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rettslag gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tungslegge Rettslag!
An out of breath Tungslegge Rettslag 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maddox Hurst (ranked 921 p4p, 1534 weight class) and Kelvin Santos (ranked 55 p4p, 88 weight class). Hurst's entrance music is I See a Darkness - Acid Pauli feat Johnny Cash. A fine choice. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Maddox Hurst!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelvin Santos!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos moves away from the strike by Hurst.
Santos lands with a hook. Hurst tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Santos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hurst moves away from the strike by Santos.
Hurst throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Hurst takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santos connects with a single shot there.
Hurst takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hurst looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Santos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Santos misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Kelvin Santos has been cut.
Santos swings for the body but Hurst moves out of range.
We've been told by Hurst's head coaches at Savate Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hurst doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a shot to the body.
Hurst takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santos throws a body punch but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst appears to be looking for a big counter.
Santos scores with a jab to the head.
Hurst has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hurst there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Hurst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Hurst misses its target.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurst.
Hurst is looking to counter punch.
Hurst is looking to land body kicks.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santos lands with a right hand.
Santos cracks Hurst with an open hand slap.
Santos scores with a jab.
Santos dips to his left and cracks Hurst with an uppercut!
Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hurst misses with a looping left.
Santos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hurst fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santos checks it well.
Santos throws out a counter right but Hurst avoids it with no problem.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurst manages to avoid it.
Santos scores with a punch to the head.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hurst doesn't seem bothered though.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Hurst ducks down to avoid it.
Santos lands with an uppercut that bounces Hurst off the cage and back into range.
Hurst is rocked!
Santos grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hurst takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Santos cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kelvin Santos!
Kelvin Santos is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louie Lopez (ranked 1243 p4p, 1019 weight class) and Barnaby Grunter (ranked 161 p4p, 134 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by Los Mandados. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Louie Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barnaby Grunter!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Grunter.
Lopez moves into range and clinches up with Grunter.
Grunter breaks the clinch.
Grunter tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
Lopez is looking to counter the offense by Grunter and move into the clinch.
Lopez moves to clinch but Grunter breaks away
and Grunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grunter lands a big right hand that sends Lopez crashing to the mat! Grunter stays standing though and waves Lopez back to his feet!
It looks like Louie Lopez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grunter loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez tries to clinch but Grunter moves out of range.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grunter misses the jab.
Lopez checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Grunter tenderised Lopez's leg. Lopez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lopez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grunter prevents the takedown attempt.
Grunter tries to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Grunter.
A short left from Grunter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grunter.
Lopez is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grunter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Grunter on the inside.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grunter lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lopez to his knees! Grunter keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnaby Grunter!
During a confident post fight interview, Barnaby Grunter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marques Roy (ranked 304 p4p, 1334 weight class) and Fishbone Jones (ranked 45 p4p, 170 weight class). Marques Roy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marques Roy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fishbone Jones!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy misses with a takedown
and Roy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Roy fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marques Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roy with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roy lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy throws a big elbow that misses.
Roy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roy works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Roy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roy stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying to control the position but Roy postures up.
Roy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roy defends well.
Roy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls Roy momentarily but Roy frees himself.
Roy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roy throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Roy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roy dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Roy jumps guard but Jones stands there with Roy around his waist. Roy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Roy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Roy shoots in.
Roy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roy is in Jones's guard.
Roy prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Roy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roy with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roy prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Roy throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones wants to stand but Roy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones stands up from Roy's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Marques Roy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fishbone Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roy shoots and misses
and Roy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roy or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roy looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marques Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roy shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roy shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has his feet on Roy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roy looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Roy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Fishbone Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Roy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Roy with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Marques Roy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roy trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Roy looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roy wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Roy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roy looking to pass the guard.
Jones looking to control.
Roy wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Roy trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Jones is going to stand back up.
Roy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Jones is looking to advance position but Roy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Roy has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Roy tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Roy landing shots from mount.
Roy lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Roy has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Marques Roy 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.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roy shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones pushes Roy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Roy cracks Jones with a good jab.
Roy looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws out a counter right but Roy avoids it with no problem.
Roy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roy gets slowly back to his feet.
Roy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marques Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones has his feet on Roy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fishbone Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from Jones
and Roy counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Jones lands.
A big left from Jones misses.
Roy feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roy staying out of range there.
Roy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Roy is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones wriggles free and stands up.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Roy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Roy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Roy tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Roy drops back down to his feet.
Roy has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working Roy over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Roy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Roy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roy off to one side.
Roy has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones jabs at Roy's body.
Roy throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Roy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Roy defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roy blocks a jab.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Roy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Roy is on him like a limpet, forcing Jones back against the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roy on the side of the head.
Roy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Roy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roy with a body shot.
Roy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roy is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fishbone Jones really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Roy out cold! What a finish! Jones is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fishbone Jones!
Fishbone Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
Fishbone Jones really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Virgulino Lampiaun (ranked 299 p4p, 556 weight class) and Deebo Drummond (ranked 40 p4p, 73 weight class). Drummond has chosen 7 Words - Deftones as his entrance music. Deebo Drummond has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Virgulino Lampiaun's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Virgulino Lampiaun!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deebo Drummond!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lampiaun moves in looking to clinch but Drummond pushes him off.
Drummond throws out a loose jab but Lampiaun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virgulino Lampiaun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lampiaun scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Drummond wants to control but Lampiaun is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drummond makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drummond.
Drummond keeping moving, preventing Lampiaun from controlling successfully.
Drummond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lampiaun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lampiaun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drummond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lampiaun defends it easily.
Lampiaun content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lampiaun stands up over Drummond, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
It looks like Deebo Drummond has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampiaun connects with a couple of short punches.
Lampiaun throwing strikes but missing.
Lampiaun has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Drummond to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lampiaun is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Drummond pulls down on the head and he's put Lampiaun to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Deebo Drummond!
Deebo Drummond is the new heavyweight champion!
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