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INY 84 Komodo vs Fontes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu IV!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
IV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
IV avoids the body shot from Brown.
IV closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brown quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
IV throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
IV lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from IV.
IV not doing much here.
IV not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from IV.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IV postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Brown to stand up.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown jabs IV right on the nose. IV blinks but takes it well.
Brown looks to throw the jab but IV is out of range.
IV shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
IV shoots in and bounces Brown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
IV content to stall in guard here.
IV lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IV pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
IV sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown is looking for a sweep. IV is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
IV missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
IV is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IV is trying for a kimura here. Brown looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! IV wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cu IV!
A very excited looking Cu IV made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Purcell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Prindle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prindle has chosen Otherside as his entrance music. Dominic Purcell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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247 lbs
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276 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Purcell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Prindle!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Purcell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Prindle dives in and grabs Purcell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Purcell pushes down on Prindle's head and hops out.
Prindle scores with a nice head shot.
Purcell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Prindle quickly recovers to half guard.
Purcell working the head and body with strikes.
Prindle tries to get to full guard but Purcell has control of the leg.
Prindle trying to control from the bottom.
Purcell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Purcell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prindle holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Purcell trying to pass the guard but Prindle defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Purcell wants to stand up but Prindle has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Purcell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Purcell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Purcell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prindle defending well though.
Purcell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Prindle is looking to control Purcell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Prindle avoid being mounted?
Purcell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prindle on the ground.
Purcell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prindle defending well though.
Purcell wants to get back to his feet.
Purcell is looking to take a break and control but Prindle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Purcell stands up from half guard.
Prindle shoots for a takedown but Purcell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Prindle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Purcell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Purcell is trying to get back to half guard.
Prindle wants to stand but Purcell has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purcell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Prindle has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Purcell tries to buck Prindle off but Prindle is having none of it.
Prindle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Purcell has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Purcell gets back to half guard.
Purcell is refusing to be controlled, as Prindle sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prindle seems to be looking for submissions.
Prindle is looking to advance position but Purcell won't allow it.
Purcell is staying active underneath Prindle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Purcell wants to control but Prindle is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prindle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Prindle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Purcell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Purcell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Prindle is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prindle maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Purcell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Prindle has cracked it and Purcell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Prindle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Prindle!
A victorious Eric Prindle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stig Helmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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285 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stig Helmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Helmer backs up against the cage.
It looks like Stig Helmer has been cut.
Drago tries to bum rush Helmer with a series of wild strikes but Helmer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helmer slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Helmer fails with a takedown attempt.
Helmer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drago throws a nice looking combination but Helmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drago lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helmer misses with a left hand
and Drago counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Helmer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drago on his heels. He'll look to pass Drago's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Helmer lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helmer chips away with some ground and pound.
Helmer pushing down on Drago's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Helmer is working for a submission of some sort.
Helmer is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Helmer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Helmer eventually gives up the hold.
Drago pushes Helmer off looking to stand but Helmer dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drago can do anything to dispel that myth.
Helmer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Helmer is working for a submission of some sort.
Drago pushes Helmer off looking to stand but Helmer dives back in and keeps control.
Helmer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helmer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drago wants to get back to his feet.
Helmer is working for a kimura but Drago is defending it quite comfortably.
Helmer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drago defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Helmer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well.
Helmer thows a huge punch but Drago dodges it nicely.
Helmer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Drago defend it? Helmer steps over the head and cranks it - Drago is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Helmer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stig Helmer!
A less than humble Stig Helmer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bühler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Berrao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berrao is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Common Knowledge - by Asher Roth. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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219 lbs
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220 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Bühler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Berrao!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berrao throws a head kick that misses.
Bühler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bühler lands a few punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Bühler.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berrao being controlled for a moment.
Berrao is looking to reverse the position.
Berrao dodges the ground and pound from Bühler.
Berrao is not content to let Bühler control the position.
Bühler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Berrao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berrao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bühler's head.
Nice strikes from Berrao there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bühler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berrao scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berrao is working for a submission of some sort.
Berrao drops an elbow to the side of Bühler's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berrao is looking for a kimura here.
Bühler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bühler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berrao throws an elbow that misses. Bühler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berrao's guard. Nice move by Bühler!
Berrao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bühler defends well.
Bühler chips away with some ground and pound.
Bühler postures up.
Bühler trying to control but Berrao is working from the bottom.
Bühler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berrao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bühler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bühler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berrao keeping full guard, as Bühler tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bühler advances to half guard.
Bühler wants to take a breather but Berrao is having none of it.
Berrao has a hand on Bühler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bühler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
BOOM! Bühler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bühler is landing with some decent strikes but Berrao is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bühler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bühler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bühler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berrao regains half guard.
Berrao looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bühler lands a nice short elbow.
Berrao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bühler working over Berrao with some ground and pound. Berrao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bühler is nestled in close to Berrao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Bühler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Berrao trying to control but Bühler postures up.
Berrao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berrao wants to get back to full guard.
Bühler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bühler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bühler tries to clinch but Berrao moves out of range.
Bühler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bühler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Berrao gets full guard.
Bühler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marco Bühler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berrao is trying to keep Bühler in close.
Berrao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bühler is looking to pass into half guard but Berrao pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Berrao is in guard.
Berrao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bühler is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bühler working a defensive guard here.
Bühler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bühler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bühler raining down hammerfists from mount.
Berrao is rocked!
Bühler is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Berrao goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Bühler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marco Bühler!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rage Kootz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nichi Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rage Kootz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rage Kootz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nichi Hong!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kootz scores with the left hand. Hong knows he should have avoided that one.
Good work by Kootz as he checks the leg kick.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Kootz.
Hong throws the kick towards the body but Kootz avoids it.
Kootz tries to clinch but Hong moves out of range.
Kootz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kootz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hong can pounce on him.
Hong avoids the body shot from Kootz.
Hong misses with a series of wild punches.
Hong throws a front kick that sends Kootz stumbling back into the cage.
Kootz scores with a jab.
Kootz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz is looking to land body kicks.
Hong throws a push kick but Kootz slaps the foot to one side.
Good exchange - Hong coming out on top.
Hong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good exchange - Hong coming out on top.
Kootz misses with a two punch combination.
Hong cracks the inside of Kootz's front leg.
Hong scores with a shot to the body.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Kootz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kootz is out of range and Hong settles back down.
Hong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hong throws a lazy uppercut
and Kootz counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kootz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nichi Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hong.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Kootz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kootz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong with a nice cross.
Kootz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kootz swings for the body but Hong moves out of range.
Hong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Kootz.
Kootz dips to his left and cracks Hong with an uppercut!
Hong sizes up Kootz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kootz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hong feints and then cracks Kootz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kootz down.
Hong lands a big head kick that sends Kootz tumbling to the mat! Hong takes a step backwards and waves Kootz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kootz is rocked!
It looks like Rage Kootz has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kootz misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oh Kootz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hong scores with a leg kick.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong scores with a jab to the body.
Kootz seems to have got his legs back now.
Kootz avoids the body shot from Hong.
Kootz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong cracks a nice hook into Kootz's ribs.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Hong blocks a head kick by Kootz.
Kootz connects with a high kick.
Hong misses with a looping left.
Kootz slips a jab from Hong.
Hong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hong misses with a straight left.
Hong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Hong scores with a four punch combination!
Hong throws a solid leg kick but Kootz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nichi Hong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rage Kootz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hong moves away from the strike by Kootz.
Hong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kootz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kootz looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Hong.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Kootz.
Kootz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kootz slips under a jab.
Hong with a nice cross.
A jab from Hong does it's job there.
Hong misses with a body kick.
Hong thumps Kootz with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong throws a jab when Kootz was well out of range.
Hong cracks Kootz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kootz checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Hong. That snapped Kootz's head back.
Hong lands a big head kick that sends Kootz to the canvas! Hong follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nichi Hong!
A relieved looking Nichi Hong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Cassimiro Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Souto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrade comes to the cage accompanied by Baauer - Harlem Shake. Souto has chosen Jorge Quintero - 300 violin orchestra as his entrance music. Rolando Souto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adriano Cassimiro Andrade's chin.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adriano Cassimiro Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolando Souto!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souto throws a right and a left that Andrade avoids nicely.
Andrade lands a jab to the head.
Souto closes the distance and pushes Andrade back into the cage.
Souto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andrade's face.
It looks like Adriano Cassimiro Andrade has been cut.
Andrade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Andrade is looking for a takedown.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Souto.
Andrade lands a body punch.
Andrade stalling.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Souto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andrade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andrade up against the cage.
Souto tries a knee to the head but Andrade blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andrade is trying to break the clinch but Souto is controlling him.
Souto looking to throw knees to the head but Andrade is blocking nicely.
Souto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Souto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Souto lands a knee to the head.
Souto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andrade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Souto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Souto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade misses with a leg kick.
Souto fakes the leg kick and cracks Andrade in the body.
Andrade staying out of range there.
Souto misses with a wild combination.
Andrade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Souto tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrade avoids the damage to the body.
Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souto backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souto landing knees to the head.
Souto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souto effectively controlling the action here.
Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Souto lands a good knee to the midsection. Andrade won't want to take too many of those.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souto backwards.
Souto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Souto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andrade's face.
Souto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Souto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Souto tries to land a knee to the head but Andrade blocks with his arms.
Souto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andrade content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Souto throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Souto scores with a knee to the head.
Andrade displaying some good clinch control by pressing Souto up against the cage.
Souto tries to land a knee to the head but Andrade blocks with his arms.
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Souto connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrade.
Souto wants to clinch.
Souto throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Souto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adriano Cassimiro Andrade's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Andrade throws a series of punches but Souto avoids them all with ease.
Souto lands with a kick to the temple. Andrade shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Souto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Andrade counters with a nice leg kick.
Souto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Souto fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Souto misses the target.
Andrade swinging wildly here.
Andrade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Souto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Souto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andrade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Souto.
Souto tries to clinch up.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from Souto.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Souto.
Souto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Souto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Souto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andrade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrade has Souto up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Souto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adriano Cassimiro Andrade's cut is getting worse.
Souto misses with a knee to the head.
Rolando Souto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Souto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Andrade tries to break free but Souto pushes him back against the cage.
Souto trying to land knees to the body.
Souto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Souto tries to land a knee to the head but Andrade blocks with his arms.
Souto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrade is defending well for now.
A bit of stalling here from Souto.
Souto looking to throw knees to the head but Andrade is blocking nicely.
Andrade managing to block the knees to the body from Souto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Souto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Souto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Souto misses with a knee strike.
Souto tries to land a knee to the head but Andrade blocks with his arms.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrade takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Souto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Souto tries to clinch there but Andrade circles away.
Souto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souto throws a poor cross that misses
and Souto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Souto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Andrade is looking to clinch but Souto is avoiding it.
Andrade throws a right and a left that Souto avoids nicely.
Souto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adriano Cassimiro Andrade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souto clinches with his opponent.
Souto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Souto misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Souto.
A short left from Andrade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Souto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adriano Cassimiro Andrade's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Andrade keeps the fight on the outside.
Souto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Souto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andrade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Souto is looking to clinch but Andrade is avoiding it.
Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Souto throws a push kick but Andrade slaps the foot to one side.
Souto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andrade counters with a left and a right that stings Souto.
Souto moves away from the strike by Andrade.
Andrade misses with a jab to the body
and Souto counters with a good low kick that Andrade was not able to check.
Souto throws a head kick but Andrade moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Souto.
Souto tries to clinch up
and Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Souto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Souto misses with a wild combination.
Souto slips a straight right by Andrade.
The fight stays on the outside here - Souto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Souto can pounce on him.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Souto tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Souto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rolando Souto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade moves out of range of the body kick from Souto.
Souto clinches.
Souto misses with a knee to the head.
Andrade is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Souto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Souto tries to land a knee to the head but Andrade blocks with his arms.
Adriano Cassimiro Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Souto tries a knee to the head but Andrade blocks it.
Souto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Souto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Souto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrade is working Souto over against the cage.
Souto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andrade gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Andrade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Souto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andrade.
Souto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rolando Souto.
Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrade moves in looking to clinch but Souto pushes him off.
That kick from Souto tenderised Andrade's leg. Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rolando Souto.
I've got Souto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolando Souto!
Rolando Souto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wellman Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muakbar's entrance music is That Punjabi Jay-Z song. A fine choice. Wellman Junior has chosen Round Here- Memphis Bleek, T.I, Trick Daddy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
169 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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163 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haji Muakbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Wellman Junior!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellman Junior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muakbar.
Muakbar looks to land a right hand but Wellman Junior moved out of range.
Wellman Junior forces Muakbar back against the cage and clinches.
Wellman Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muakbar breaks from the clinch.
Wellman Junior throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wellman Junior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muakbar pinned against the cage. Muakbar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wellman Junior is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Muakbar.
Muakbar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellman Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wellman Junior shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muakbar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wellman Junior misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Muakbar there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muakbar throws a lazy right hand but Wellman Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muakbar lands a nice looking body shot.
Muakbar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wellman Junior on the side of the head.
Wellman Junior is rocked!
Muakbar throws an overhand right that lands on Wellman Junior's shoulder, as Wellman Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Wellman Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Muakbar finish him?
Muakbar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wellman Junior misses with a jab to the body
and Muakbar counters with a huge left! Wellman Junior is in big trouble! He's backing up but Muakbar isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wellman Junior from any more damage. A dominating finish by Muakbar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haji Muakbar!
A very excited looking Haji Muakbar 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Talley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, KJ Talley!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett misses with a leg kick
and Talley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bennett looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Talley has hold of Bennett's hands but Bennett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bennett is looking to take a break and control but Talley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Talley defends it well.
Bennett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bennett is just content to waste time from the top position. Talley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Talley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Talley keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bennett slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Talley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Talley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett landing some decent shots from guard.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Talley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett chips away with some ground and pound.
Talley trying to control the position.
Bennett scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett wants to pass the guard but Talley is keeping the position.
Bennett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Talley is retaining full guard.
Bennett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bennett postures up.
Talley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Talley has his foot on Bennett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennett works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Talley is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett trying to control but Talley is working from the bottom.
Bennett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bennett pushing down on Talley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Talley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bennett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Talley defending well though.
Talley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily.
Bennett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Talley defending well though.
Talley gets back to full guard.
Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bennett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talley trying to control the position.
Bennett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bennett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Talley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Talley works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bennett winds up and cracks Talley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bennett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Talley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Bennett throws a nice looking combination but Talley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennett lands the left hand.
Talley blocks a jab.
Bennett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Erik Bennett has been cut.
Bennett throws an off balance right hand
and Talley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bennett thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett staying out of range there.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talley manages to avoid it.
Bennett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bennett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Talley lands.
Talley throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Talley.
Bennett drives through with a takedown into Talley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bennett postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Talley working a defensive guard here.
Talley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bennett defends it easily.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Talley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bennett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bennett throws a big elbow that misses.
Bennett connects with a couple of short punches.
Talley working a defensive guard here.
Bennett is looking to work some ground and pound but Talley has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Talley trying to control the position here.
Talley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Talley is trying to control the position but Bennett postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bennett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bennett throws a big elbow that misses.
Talley pulls Bennett in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bennett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett landing some decent shots from guard.
Bennett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Talley is looking for a triangle but Bennett pushes his legs off easily.
Talley keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Bennett lands a couple of elbows.
Talley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bennett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bennett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Erik Bennett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talley wants to control but Bennett passes easily into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett is thwarting Talley's attempts to control the position.
Talley actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett working Talley over with strikes.
Bennett trying to control from half guard but Talley is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bennett drops an elbow to the side of Talley's head.
Bennett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Erik Bennett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erik Bennett's cut.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Bennett misses.
Bennett shoots in and gets a takedown into Talley's guard.
Talley trying to keep a closed guard but Bennett is proving a slippery customer.
Bennett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Talley is pulling down on Bennett's head to control his posture.
Bennett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bennett with a nice head shot there.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Talley is retaining full guard.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Talley keeps moving.
Talley is trying to keep Bennett in close.
Bennett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Talley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Talley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Talley trying to keep a closed guard but Bennett is proving a slippery customer.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Talley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Talley is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talley is trying to keep Bennett in close.
Bennett is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Talley has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bennett is looking to defend but Talley has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bennett! Talley pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bennett taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). KJ Talley!
After the big win, KJ Talley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hell's Balls Recovery (160) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thai Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bo's choice of entrance music: Дамат - Новый &. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thai Bo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Bo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bo is just out of range.
Velasquez scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Thai Bo has been cut.
Velasquez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Bo.
Velasquez misses with a hook. Bo ducked under it nicely.
Bo moves out of range of the body kick.
Bo looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well.
Velasquez blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Bo moves out of range.
Bo misses with a low kick as Velasquez jumps back.
Velasquez lands a glancing blow to the side of Bo's head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Velasquez! Bo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Velasquez!
A relieved looking Juan Velasquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Fontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Komodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Anderson Fontes has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anderson Fontes 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Fontes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Komodo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Komodo
and Fontes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fontes.
Fontes missing with knees to the body.
Komodo takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Joe Komodo has been cut.
Fontes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Komodo throws an elbow that misses.
Fontes lands an elbow that stopped Komodo in his tracks for a moment.
Fontes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Komodo is defending well for now.
Fontes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Joe Komodo's cut even more.
Fontes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Komodo is defending well for now.
Fontes missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fontes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Komodo blocks it with crossed arms.
Komodo takes an elbow to the temple.
Komodo breaks the clinch.
Komodo motions for Fontes to come forward. Komodo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Komodo swats away the attempt to clinch by Fontes.
Fontes tries to close the distance and clinch but Komodo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Komodo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fontes is looking to clinch but Komodo is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontes darts in trying to clinch
and Komodo counters with a right hand to the body.
Fontes lands with a slapping head kick.
Komodo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fontes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Komodo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Komodo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A lazy body kick from Komodo
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joe Komodo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fontes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komodo.
Fontes moves forwards but Komodo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fontes tries to clinch up
and Komodo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fontes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Komodo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Komodo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fontes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Komodo swats away the attempt to clinch by Fontes.
Komodo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fontes counters with a head kick.
Fontes instigates a clinch.
Fontes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Komodo avoiding damage.
Komodo takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Fontes.
The cut above Joe Komodo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Komodo blocks the elbow strike.
Komodo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Komodo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Komodo is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Fontes has denied him.
Komodo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fontes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontes connects with a right hand. Komodo shakes it off.
Fontes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Komodo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Komodo throws a body punch but Fontes moves out of range.
Fontes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Komodo. Komodo obviously looking to wear him down.
Fontes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Komodo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fontes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fontes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Komodo avoids the head kick by Fontes.
Komodo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fontes, pushing him back against the cage.
Fontes scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komodo takes an elbow to the temple.
Fontes looking to throw knees to the head but Komodo is blocking nicely.
Fontes throws an elbow that misses.
Fontes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Joe Komodo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontes throws an elbow but it misses.
Fontes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Komodo.
Fontes landing knees to the head.
Komodo blocks the elbow strike.
Fontes blocks an elbow strike from Komodo.
Komodo managing to block the knees to the body from Fontes.
Komodo stalling in the clinch but Fontes improves position.
Komodo managing to block the knees to the body from Fontes.
With the fighters up against the cage, Komodo throws an elbow but misses.
Komodo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fontes crunches a lovely knee into Komodo's ribcage.
Komodo looks winded!
Komodo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fontes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fontes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Fontes.
Fontes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Fontes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Komodo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fontes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Komodo will feel that in the morning.
Fontes tries to clinch up.
Fontes tries to clinch but Komodo is having none of it.
Fontes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Komodo can pounce on him.
Komodo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Komodo throws a leg kick but Fontes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fontes wants to clinch
and Komodo counters by clinching up.
Fontes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Komodo blocks it with crossed arms.
Komodo blocks the elbow strike.
Fontes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Komodo blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Komodo.
Fontes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fontes misses with a knee to the head.
Fontes scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fontes lands a nice knee to the body.
Komodo is breathing heavily.
Fontes with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fontes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Komodo trying to stall but Fontes improves his position.
Fontes lands a nice elbow.
Fontes dodges an elbow strike from Komodo.
Komodo wants to break free but Fontes has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Komodo.
Fontes misses with a knee strike.
Fontes misses with a knee strike.
Komodo misses with an elbow strike.
Fontes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Komodo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Komodo breaks the clinch.
Fontes slips a jab and a cross from Komodo.
Fontes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Komodo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Komodo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontes misses with a head kick.
Komodo connects with an inside leg kick.
Fontes tries to clinch but Komodo is having none of it.
Fontes doesn't manage to clinch there - Komodo circles away.
Fontes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Komodo.
Komodo misses with a head kick.
Komodo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Komodo is looking to slow Fontes down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Fontes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Komodo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anderson Fontes is winning the standup battle so far.
Fontes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Komodo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Komodo misses with a body shot
and Fontes counters with a nice body kick.
Komodo throws a right and a left that Fontes avoids nicely.
Fontes tries to clinch but Komodo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontes doesn't manage to clinch there - Komodo circles away.
Fontes throws a leg kick but Komodo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fontes checks a low kick from Komodo.
Fontes wants to clinch up but Komodo keeps it at a distance.
Fontes tries to clinch up.
Fontes wants to clinch up but Komodo keeps it at a distance.
Fontes tries to clinch up
and Komodo moves into the clinch.
Komodo blocks an elbow strike from Fontes.
Komodo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Komodo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Komodo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Komodo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fontess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Komodo.
Fontes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Komodo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fontes doesn't manage to clinch there - Komodo circles away.
Komodo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komodo rushes Fontes and presses him up against the cage.
Fontes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Komodo blocks it with crossed arms.
Komodo is looking to control Fontes's arms but Fontes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Komodo has his back to the cage.
Komodo tries to break the clinch but Fontes is controlling the position.
Komodo avoiding damage as Fontes throws knees to the body.
Fontes tries a knee to the head but Komodo blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Fontes.
Fontes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Komodo's face.
Fontes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Komodo's face.
Fontes lands an elbow inside that Komodo shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Fontes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Komodo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fontes is looking to clinch.
Fontes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Komodo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Komodo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fontes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Komodo can do to turn this around?
Komodo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fontes moves in looking to clinch but Komodo pushes him off.
A bone on bone clash there as Fontes blocks the leg kick.
Fontes tries to land a front kick but Komodo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Komodo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fontes rather than just go for the knockout.
Fontes wants to clinch.
Komodo lands a leg kick that knocks Fontes off balance momentarily.
Komodo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontes tries to clinch up but Komodo circles away and keeps his distance.
Komodo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fontes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Komodo clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Komodo.
It looks like Anderson Fontes has been cut.
Fontes lands a nice elbow.
Komodo stalling in the clinch but Fontes improves position.
Fontes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fontes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Komodo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fontes blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fontes.
Fontes taking a breather.
Komodo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fontes misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Komodo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Joe Komodo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komodo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fontes misses with a knee to the head.
Komodo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fontes is keeping busy.
Komodo breaks from the clinch.
Komodo connects with a leg kick. Fontes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Komodo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fontes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Komodo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Komodo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Komodo tries to bum rush Fontes with a series of wild strikes but Fontes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Komodo has Fontes up against the cage in a clinch.
Fontes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fontes misses with an elbow strike.
Fontes misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontes throws an elbow but it misses.
Fontes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Komodo looking to stall.
Anderson Fontes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Komodo avoiding damage as Fontes throws knees to the body.
Komodo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fontes takes an elbow to the temple.
Komodo throws an elbow that misses.
Komodo pushes off an throws an elbow but Fontes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Komodo.
Komodo trying to control the position but instead, Fontes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Komodo into the cage.
Fontes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fontes throws an elbow that misses.
Fontes prevents Komodo from breaking the clinch.
Komodo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Komodo avoids a wild elbow strike from Fontes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Komodo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Komodo breaks from the clinch.
Fontes moves into the clinch successfully.
Fontes misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Fontes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fontes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Komodo avoids it.
Komodo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fontes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fontes looking to throw knees to the head but Komodo is blocking nicely.
Komodo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fontes clinches with his opponent.
Komodo blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Komodo lands an elbow just above Fontes 's eye.
Anderson Fontes's cut is getting worse.
Komodo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Komodo avoids the elbow strike from Fontes, against the cage.
Anderson Fontes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Komodo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fontes lands a knee to the head.
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 Anderson Fontes.
Well Fontes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Fontes!
After winning the bout, Anderson Fontes 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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