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Dominance 29 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borislav Shopov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borislav Shopov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borislav Shopov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Bishop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shopov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shopov showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shopov stalling.
Shopov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bishop is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Borislav Shopov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn comes to the cage accompanied by Seven Nation Army. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Glenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholas Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glenn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Glenn stalling.
Glenn is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Glenn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Glenn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Glenn with the ground and pound but Diaz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Glenn wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Glenn controlling from the top position.
Glenn advances to half guard.
Glenn is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Glenn thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Glenn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Diaz is not content to let Glenn control the position.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Glenn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Glenn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Glenn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Glenn trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Glenn stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Keith Glenn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Glenn tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Glenn slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glenn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glenn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz cracks Glenn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Glenn doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Glenn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Glenn misses with an uppercut.
Glenn avoids the body shot from Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Glenn scrambles back to his feet.
Glenn doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Glenn moved out of range.
Glenn forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Glenn tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Glenn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Glenn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz scores with a one two! Glenn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Glenn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Glenn ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Glenn should have avoided that one.
Glenn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Glenn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Glenn moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Glenn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glenn misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Keith Glenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Glenn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glenn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glenn tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glenn tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Glenn on the side of the head.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Glenn misses the shot to the body.
Glenn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Glenn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glenn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Glenn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Glenn from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Glenn is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Glenn trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Glenn wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Glenn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get!
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Glenn looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Glenn didn't see that one coming.
Glenn slips under a jab from Diaz.
Glenn lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Glenn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glenn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Glenn.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glenn at a distance.
Nice body punch from Glenn.
A left lands for Glenn.
Glenn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diaz to the ground. Glenn is now in Diaz's guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Glenn trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Keith Glenn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Glenn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nicholas Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glenn thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Glenn ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Glenn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glenn slips a jab from Diaz.
Glenn throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glenn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Nicholas Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Glenn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Glenn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glenn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Glenn takes one on the button.
Glenn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a hook but Glenn blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glenn moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Glenn shoots in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Glenn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Glenn is out of range.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Glenn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nicholas Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Glenn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Glenn on that attempt.
Glenn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Glenn throws a big shot that misses.
Glenn misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz lands with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Glenn doesn't seem phased though.
Glenn throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Glenn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Glenn.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Glenn. That did some damage!
Glenn slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glenn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Glenn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glenn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glenn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Glenn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Glenn moved out of range nicely.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Glenn walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
A head kick misses from Glenn.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Glenn.
Glenn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Glenn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Glenn tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Glenn goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Glenn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glenn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glenn.
Glenn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Glenn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diaz is not content to let Glenn control the position.
Keith Glenn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glenn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diaz some visible discomfort.
Glenn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Glenn trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Glenn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to control Glenn's posture but Glenn avoids it.
Glenn lands an elbow.
Diaz is letting Glenn control him for a moment.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Glenn off and has taken his back!
Glenn is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Diaz keeps control of the position easily here as Glenn tries to buck him off.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Glenn wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz controlling well, preventing Glenn from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicholas Diaz.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Diaz!
Nicholas Diaz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Ismore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Les Ismore told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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192 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Anastasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Les Ismore!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ismore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anastasio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anastasio looks to score with a jab to the body but Ismore is just out of range.
Anastasio tries to score with a low kick but Ismore moves his leg out of the way.
Anastasio missing with a left hand there. Ismore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anastasio.
Anthony Anastasio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ismore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anastasio cracks a nice hook into Ismore's ribs.
Ismore moves out of range as Anastasio strikes.
Anastasio throws a hook but Ismore blocks it.
Ismore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anastasio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anastasio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ismore ducks under a wild hook from Anastasio.
Anastasio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ismore tries a head kick but it misses.
Anastasio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ismore was well out of range. Poor timing from Anastasio.
Anastasio throws a combination that misses
and Ismore counters with a low kick, right behind Anastasio 's knee.
Ismore moves out of range as Anastasio strikes.
Anastasio moves out of range as Ismore throws a body kick.
Anastasio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ismore thumps Anastasio with a low kick.
Ismore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ismore misses with a straight left.
Anastasio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ismore.
Anastasio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Anastasio lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Ismore scores with a four punch combination!
Anastasio connects with a looping right hand.
Anastasio moves out of range of the body kick from Ismore.
Anastasio misses with a hook
and Ismore counters with a good low kick that Anastasio was not able to check.
Anastasio takes a swing at Ismore's ribcage but misses.
Ismore misses with a two punch combination.
Anastasio misses with a double jab.
Ismore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anastasio.
Ismore misses with a low kick.
Ismore throws a right and a left that Anastasio avoids nicely.
Ismore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anastasio dodges the punch combination from Ismore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismore is looking to clinch but Anastasio is avoiding it.
Ismore clinches up against the cage.
Anastasio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ismore backwards.
Ismore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anastasio has him pressed against the cage.
Anastasio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anastasio digs a right hand underneath Ismore's ribcage. Ismore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ismore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anastasio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anastasio digs a good body shot into Ismore's ribs.
Ismore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anastasio is looking to clinch.
Anastasio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anastasio throws a right and a left that Ismore avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ismore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ismore throws an overhand right that lands on Anastasio's shoulder, as Anastasio tries to avoid the shot.
Anastasio misses with a jab to the body
and Ismore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ismore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anastasio.
Nice defenses there by Ismore.
A big left from Anastasio misses.
Anastasio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ismore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anastasio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ismore throws a series of strikes that have Anastasio backpedaling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anastasio scores with a leg kick.
Anastasio feints and then cracks Ismore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ismore down.
Anastasio scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Anastasio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anastasio just misses with a punch to the body.
Les Ismore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Anastasio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ismore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ismore misses with a hook.
Ismore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anastasio.
Anastasio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ismore.
Anastasio takes a swing at Ismore's ribcage but misses.
Ismore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anastasio was well out of range. Poor timing from Ismore.
Anastasio misses the jab.
Anastasio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anastasio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ismore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anastasio.
Ismore tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ismore walks into a straight right hand from Anastasio.
Anastasio misses with a lunging right hand
and Ismore counters with an outside leg kick.
Anastasio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Anastasio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anastasio throws out a loose jab but Ismore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ismore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ismore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good work by Anastasio as he checks the leg kick.
Ismore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ismore throws a nice looking combination but Anastasio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Anastasio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anastasio scores with a jab to the head.
Anastasio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ismore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anastasio.
Anastasio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ismore was well out of range. Poor timing from Anastasio.
Anastasio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ismore defending well as Anastasio loads up on a big left hand.
Anastasio walks into a stiff left hand from Ismore.
Ismore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anastasio's calf.
Anastasio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ismore moves away.
Anastasio connects with an inside leg kick.
Anastasio scores with a sloppy right hand. Ismore should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio connects with an inside leg kick.
Ismore misses with a straight right.
Ismore tries to clinch
and Anastasio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ismore avoids the body shot from Anastasio.
Anastasio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ismore manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ismore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ismore lands the left hand.
Anastasio lands a left and a right that send Ismore crashing to the mat, dazed. Anastasio thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ismore is rocked!
It looks like Les Ismore has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ismore drops his hands momentarily. Anastasio doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Ismore staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Ismore doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Anastasio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francis Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Francis Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Lord!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Lord throws a leg kick but Stark checks it.
Lord moves out of range of the strikes.
Lord clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
Lord tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
A short left from Lord.
Stark being controlled against the cage.
Lord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lord displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stark up against the cage.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lord takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lord misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lord sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.
Stark misses with a low kick.
Stark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lord.
A punch lands to the side of Stark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lord connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lord shoots for a double leg takedown but Stark sprawls well. He's pushed Lord's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've been told by Stark's head coaches at GTi Boot Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Lord scores with a body shot.
Stark throws a hook but Lord avoids it easily.
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark thows a body shot but no joy.
Stark looks to land a combination but Lord avoids it well.
Lord has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lord lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lord has him pressed against the cage.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Lord has him pressed against the cage.
Stark is trying to push Lord away but Lord has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stark is trying to push Lord away but Lord has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lord has him pressed against the cage.
Stark breaks from the clinch.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord throws a body kick that misses.
Lord misses with a low kick as Stark jumps back.
Lord scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lord walks into a stiff left hand from Stark.
It looks like William Lord has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lord.
Stark throws a right and a left that Lord avoids nicely.
Francis Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Lord.
Lord looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lord lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lord avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lord finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stark throws a leg kick but Lord sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lord moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stark lands with a nice combination. Lord backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lord throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lord lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lord moves away from the strike by Stark.
Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark throws a poor cross that misses
and Lord counters with an outside leg kick.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark blocks the body kick.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lord.
Stark lands a nice shot that snaps Lord's head back.
Stark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lord.
Stark scores with a three punch combo!
Stark throws a hook but Lord avoids it easily.
Lord lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Francis Stark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Lord's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stark blocks a leg kick.
Lord moves into the clinch.
Stark has had enough of the clinch but Lord keeps him there for the moment.
Lord digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lord softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lord lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lord cracks Stark with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord misses with the head strike.
Lord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
A jab from Stark misses.
Lord slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lord looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lord closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stark did well to prevent Lord getting side control.
Lord winds up and cracks Stark with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lord thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lord looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stark won't allow Lord to pass to mount.
Lord thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lord throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lord is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lord lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord drops an elbow to the side of Stark's head.
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!
Lord sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stark defending well though.
Lord landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lord is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Lord missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lord is looking to advance position but Stark won't allow it.
Lord is trying to control the action in half guard but Stark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lord thows a huge punch but Stark dodges it nicely.
Stark is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lord scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lord thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lord is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Lord missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lord is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lord not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lord is stalling here. Stark is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lord seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stark has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lord tries to buck Stark off but Stark is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
Lord wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Lord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Lord's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lord connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stark throws a right hand that Lord ducks under and follows up with a left that Lord also avoids with ease.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Lord moves into range and clinches up with Stark.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lord has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stark uses from the top position.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Lord.
Lord has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark trying to control but Lord is working from the bottom.
Lord is trying to control the position but Stark postures up.
Lord looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stark controlling from the top position.
Lord throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lord looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lord has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Lord's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord being controlled here, momentarily.
Lord is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to control but Lord is working from the bottom.
Lord working for a triangle but Stark defends it easily.
Lord is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Lord comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lord has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Lord!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wladyslaw Raginis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjork Lensner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raginis comes to the cage accompanied by Awolnation - Sail. Wladyslaw Raginis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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266 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladyslaw Raginis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bjork Lensner!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lensner looks to land a right hand but Raginis moved out of range.
Raginis tries for a takedown but Lensner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lensner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Raginis. Beautiful body shot.
Raginis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lensner momentarily.
A cross from Raginis lands.
Lensner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Wladyslaw Raginis has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lensner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Raginis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lensner pulls Raginis in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Lensner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bjork Lensner hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Raginis slips a straight right by Lensner.
Lensner misses with an uppercut.
Lensner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raginis instigates a clinch.
Raginis can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lensner tightens his grip and picks Raginis up, before dumping him to the ground. Raginis manages to land in guard.
Raginis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lensner controlling from the top position.
Raginis is pulling down on Lensner's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lensner preventing the sweep.
Lensner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raginis's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raginis seems keen to control Lensner's posture.
Raginis looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Raginis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We're going to have a standup here because Wladyslaw Raginis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Raginis moves away from the strike by Lensner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raginis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raginis scores with a jab to the body.
Raginis shoots for a takedown but Lensner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raginis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lensner moves away from the strike by Raginis.
Raginis misses with a low kick as Lensner jumps back.
Raginis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raginis throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Lensner.
Raginis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lensner quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lensner moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lensner keeping moving, preventing Raginis from controlling successfully.
Raginis throws a big right hand that misses.
Lensner keeping moving, preventing Raginis from controlling successfully.
Lensner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raginis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We're going to have a standup here because Wladyslaw Raginis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Raginis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladyslaw Raginis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wladyslaw Raginis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lensner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lensner misses with a right hand
and Raginis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lensner's guard.
Raginis is looking to work some ground and pound but Lensner has wrist control.
Raginis postures up in Lensner's guard and throws a big left but Lensner blocks it.
Raginis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lensner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raginis throws a big elbow that misses.
Lensner keeping full guard, as Raginis tries to pass.
Raginis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Raginis throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lensner to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raginis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raginis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raginis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lensner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raginis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lensner's head.
Raginis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raginis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raginis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raginis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raginis throws a strike but Lensner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Raginis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raginis keeping moving, preventing Lensner from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raginis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lensner.
Raginis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lensner wants to control from the top but Raginis keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Raginis slips a straight right by Lensner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raginis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lensner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raginis scrambles back to his feet.
Lensner lunges at Raginis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raginis's hand.
Lensner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lensner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ground and pound from Lensner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lensner throws a strike aimed at the side of Raginis's head but Raginis avoids it well.
Lensner trying to control the position but Raginis is working away.
Raginis is trying to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lensner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Raginis struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raginis is looking to regain half guard here but Lensner keeps moving and retains side control.
Raginis struggling a bit here.
Lensner is looking to take a break and control but Raginis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lensner working the body and head with strikes.
Raginis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lensner off and has taken his back!
Raginis is looking to control Lensner but Lensner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lensner covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Lensner tries to escape but Raginis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raginis lands shots from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lensner is trying to remain composed but Raginis is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Raginis missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladyslaw Raginis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wladyslaw Raginis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Raginis tests Lensner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raginis closes the distance and clinches up with Lensner, looking for a takedown. Raginis pushes Lensner against the cage but Lensner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lensner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lensner jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raginis cracks Lensner with an open hand slap.
Raginis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Lensner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raginis throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raginis lands a left and a right that sends Lensner crashing to the canvas! Raginis dives into mount looking to finish!
Raginis working the ground and pound effectively.
Lensner is rocked!
BOOM! Raginis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lensner is still in real trouble! Can Raginis finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raginis lands a big shot to the head and Lensner winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wladyslaw Raginis!
An out of breath Wladyslaw Raginis 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Schillig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dastan Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schillig comes to the cage accompanied by Ali Bomaye - The Game. The key to victory for Robert Schillig has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Schillig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dastan Drake!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schillig falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Drake prevents Schillig from getting back to his feet.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake postures up in Schillig's guard and throws a big left but Schillig blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schillig is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drake is controlling him.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schillig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schillig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schillig tries to get out of the position.
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!
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake drops back looking for a leg! Schillig is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schillig manages to kick Drake off! Drake jumps back into Schillig's guard.
Drake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drake won't allow Schillig to get back to his feet.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
Drake postures up in Schillig's guard and throws a big left but Schillig blocks it.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake postures up in Schillig's guard and throws a big left but Schillig blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake is pushing down on Schillig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schillig is fighting to maintain full guard but Drake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drake throwing shots but Schillig is blocking nicely.
Drake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drake wants to work for an arm triangle but Schillig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schillig defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schillig pushes Drake off looking to stand but Drake dives back in and keeps control.
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schillig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake wants to work for an arm triangle but Schillig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drake uses his free foot to push down on Schillig's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schillig.
Drake is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Schillig has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Schillig!
Drake is controlling Schillig's posture.
Drake lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schillig!
Drake scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Robert Schillig has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Drake throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Schillig defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Drake.
Drake wants to finish this one by submission but Schillig is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Drake.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schillig wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dastan Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Schillig's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schillig scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schillig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drake.
Schillig cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schillig misses with a two punch combination.
Schillig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schillig misses with a few strikes there.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Schillig.
Schillig throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schillig is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drake stands and throws Schillig's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drake scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schillig to see if he's OK.
Robert Schillig's cut is getting worse.
Drake lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Schillig down.
Robert Schillig's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Drake fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Drake is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Schillig looks calm but he's in trouble here. Drake gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Schillig is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Drake lets go of the hold and Schillig can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dastan Drake!
Dastan Drake thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Robert Schillig had this to say: 'Next time i will show you what i am truly made of.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marailov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Вставай. Styles has chosen Good Times as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gustav Marailov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Styles's chin.
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267 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gustav Marailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Styles!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marailov scores with a sloppy right hand. Styles should have avoided that one.
It looks like David Styles has been cut.
Styles tries to clinch there but Marailov circles away.
Styles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marailov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marailov lands a left and a right that send Styles crashing to the mat, dazed. Marailov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Marailov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Styles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marailov sends Styles crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marailov is motioning to the referee to let Styles up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Styles is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Styles is still on wobbly legs! Can Marailov finish him?
Marailov swings for the body but Styles moves out of range.
Styles seems to have recovered his senses.
Styles leaves his chin hanging out and Marailov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Styles crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustav Marailov!
A victorious Gustav Marailov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dezarie / Most High. Ramsay is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: London Calling. Gordon Ramsay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Ramsay!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lynch.
We've been hearing reports that Lynch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ramsay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lynch circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramsay wants to clinch.
Lynch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lynch tries for a takedown but Ramsay circles away easily
and Ramsay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lynch works Ramsay's body with a nice hook.
Lynch with a hook.
Lynch lands a jab to Ramsay's midsection.
Lynch misses with a head kick.
Lynch keeps Ramsay at a distance using the push kick.
Lynch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramsay can pounce on him.
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!
Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Ramsay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramsay swinging wildly here.
Lynch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramsay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramsay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lynch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ramsay throws a head kick that misses.
Ramsay lands an overhand right.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses
and Ramsay counters with a left to the body.
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramsay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Ramsay.
Lynch looks to land a body kick but Ramsay moved away.
Lynch lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch lands a body shot.
Lynch scores with a push kick.
Gordon Ramsay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramsay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lynch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramsay.
Ramsay blocks the body kick.
Ramsay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramsay.
Lynch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lynch, right into the meat.
Lynch throws a leg kick which misses Ramsay's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramsay tries to avoid it.
Jab from Lynch.
Ramsay avoids the head kick by Lynch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lynch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ramsay throws a sloppy head kick
and Lynch counters with a three punch combo that has Ramsay backing up. Ramsay nods at Lynch to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramsay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramsay moves away.
Lynch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramsay misses with a looping right.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramsay as he jumps to the side.
Lynch throws an overhand right that lands on Ramsay's shoulder, as Ramsay tries to avoid the shot.
Lynch slips under a jab from Ramsay.
Lynch connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a push kick but Ramsay slaps the foot to one side.
Ramsay tries to clinch but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch thumps Ramsay with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramsay moves away.
Lynch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramsay's hands.
Lynch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lynch shoots in and gets a takedown into Ramsay's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ramsay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lynch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramsay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramsay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Lynch 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.
Lynch misses with a hook. Ramsay ducked under it nicely.
Ramsay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lynch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lynch misses with a leg kick.
Ramsay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ramsay throws a sloppy body shot
and Lynch counters with a nice body shot.
Ramsay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lynch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lynch duly obliges.
Lynch scores with a nice right hand.
Lynch misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Ramsay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramsay misses with a wild body shot.
Ramsay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lynch. Lynch obviously looking to wear him down.
Lynch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramsay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramsay manages to avoid it.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
A big right from Lynch misses.
Joshua Lynch is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramsay throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramsay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lynch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lynch tried to score with a low kick but Ramsay checks it.
Ramsay moves to clinch but Lynch breaks away
and Lynch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lynch misses with a kick to the body
and Ramsay counters with a right hand to the body.
Lynch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramsay's calf.
Lynch misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay digs a good hook to Lynch's body.
Lynch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramsay circles away.
Lynch throws a hook but Ramsay avoids it easily.
Ramsay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ramsay misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Lynch. Beautiful body shot.
Lynch misses with a body kick.
Ramsay has managed to clinch.
Lynch tries a body shot but Ramsay blocks it.
Lynch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ramsay lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch scores with a hook to the body.
Ramsay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lynchs head.
Ramsay lands a nice uppercut.
Lynch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramsay lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch tries to stall but Ramsay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ramsay lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Joshua Lynch has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramsay.
Ramsay is leaning against Lynch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramsay lands a good knee to the midsection. Lynch won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Ramsay.
Lynch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lynch avoiding damage as Ramsay throws knees to the body.
Ramsay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramsay landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramsay.
Ramsay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lynch's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ramsay.
Ramsay lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Lynch goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Ramsay in side control.
Lynch is rocked!
Ramsay has hold of Lynch's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lynch tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ramsay cranks the arm and Lynch screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lynch, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gordon Ramsay!
A very excited looking Gordon Ramsay 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Honda Dedechi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dyllz Tahere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dedechi comes into the arena with Daler Mehndi - Tunak Tunak Tun blaring out of the sound system. Tahere has chosen Bob Marley - One Love as his entrance music. Honda Dedechi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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212 lbs
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24
204 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Honda Dedechi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dyllz Tahere!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dedechi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tahere swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dedechi!
Dedechi scoring well with a low kick there.
Tahere gets a clinch.
Tahere looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Dedechi on the inside.
Tahere looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dedechi is trying to force a seperation but Tahere has the dominant position.
Dedechi is leaning against Tahere and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dedechi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dedechi throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tahere.
Tahere tries to stall but Dedechi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dedechi blocks an uppercut.
Tahere blocks an uppercut.
Dedechi wants to take the fight to the mat but Tahere manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dedechi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tahere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tahere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dedechi pulls guard successfully.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahere stopping the sweep attempt from Dedechi.
Tahere missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dedechi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tahere passes into half guard.
Tahere trying to control from half guard but Dedechi is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dedechi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tahere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dedechi has his foot on Tahere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tahere works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dedechi working for a triangle but Tahere defends it easily.
Tahere must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tahere with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dedechi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tahere trying to control the position from guard on top but Dedechi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tahere wants to pass the guard but Dedechi is keeping the position.
Dedechi controls Tahere momentarily but Tahere frees himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tahere wants to control from the top but Dedechi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dyllz Tahere hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tahere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tahere misses with a kick to the body.
Tahere walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dedechi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dedechi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tahere pushes Dedechi away with a front kick.
Jab from Dedechi.
Dyllz Tahere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dedechi staying out of range there.
Tahere lands a jab to the head.
Dedechi misses the shot to the body.
Dedechi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tahere wants to land a leg kick but Dedechi is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Dedechi misses the target.
Tahere ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dedechi fails with a takedown attempt.
Tahere tries a head kick but it misses.
Tahere throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dedechi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tahere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tahere throws out a leg kick but Dedechi moves out of range and Tahere only half commits.
Dedechi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tahere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tahere misses with a low kick.
Tahere connects with an inside leg kick.
Tahere is looking to chop away at Dedechi's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Honda Dedechi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good standup being displayed there by Tahere as he connects with a hook.
Dedechi blocks the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dedechi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tahere slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dedechi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tahere swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dedechi.
Dedechi blocks a head kick by Tahere.
Tahere gets tackled into the cage by Dedechi. Dedechi maintains the clinch.
Tahere throws a punch but it's blocked by Dedechi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tahere working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dedechi jumps guard but Tahere stands there with Dedechi around his waist. Dedechi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dedechi lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dedechi.
Dedechi keeps control of Tahere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Tahere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dedechi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tahere can't break the clinch.
Tahere misses with a punch on the inside.
Tahere works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Tahere fails to land.
Dedechi blocks an uppercut.
Tahere stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dedechi blocks a body shot from Tahere.
A head punch on the inside from Tahere fails to land.
Tahere scores with a shot to the side of Dedechi's head.
Dedechi looking to throw knees to the head but Tahere is blocking nicely.
Tahere is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dedechi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tahere smiles and moves away.
Tahere comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Tahere connects with a leg kick. Dedechi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dedechi misses with a body shot.
Dedechi throws a sloppy body shot
and Tahere counters with an inside leg kick.
Tahere throws an overhand right that lands on Dedechi's shoulder, as Dedechi tries to avoid the shot.
Tahere connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Honda Dedechi has been cut.
Dedechi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tahere parries the strikes from Dedechi easily there. Dedechi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tahere to escape.
Dedechi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tahere rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dedechi's guard! Nice work there by Tahere!
Tahere trying to control but Dedechi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dedechi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tahere loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dedechi keeping moving, preventing Tahere from controlling successfully.
Tahere slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tahere accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tahere missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dedechi is trying to control the position but Tahere postures up.
Tahere with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tahere postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tahere postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahere is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dedechi trying to keep a closed guard but Tahere is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tahere accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dedechi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tahere is now in half guard.
Tahere lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Tahere is just content to waste time from the top position. Dedechi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dedechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tahere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dyllz Tahere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Honda Dedechi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Tahere throws a sloppy head kick and Dedechi moves out of range easily.
Tahere digs a good body shot into Dedechi's ribs.
Tahere throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tahere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dedechi scores with a jab to the body.
Tahere defending well as Dedechi loads up on a big left hand.
Dedechi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tahere moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dedechi misses with a hook
and Tahere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tahere connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tahere comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tahere tries a head kick but it misses.
Tahere with a jab.
Dedechi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tahere has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahere throws a wild body kick that Dedechi sees coming a mile off.
Tahere stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dedechi.
Dedechi tries to clinch up but Tahere circles away and keeps his distance.
Dedechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tahere was well out of range. Poor timing from Dedechi.
Tahere takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tahere misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Tahere misses its intended target.
Tahere misses with a body kick.
Tahere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tahere just misses with a punch to the body.
Tahere scoring well with a low kick there.
Tahere lands with a slapping head kick.
Dedechi tries to work over Tahere's front leg with a kick but Tahere checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dedechi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A cross from Dedechi lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tahere moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dedechi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tahere with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dedechi throws out a leg kick but Tahere moves out of range and Dedechi only half commits.
Tahere swings for the body but Dedechi moves out of range.
Dedechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tahere manages to avoid it.
Dedechi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tahere.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tahere enables Dedechi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tahere manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tahere is trying to control the position but Dedechi postures up.
Dedechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tahere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahere is controlling Dedechi's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tahere keeping moving, preventing Dedechi from controlling successfully.
Dyllz Tahere has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dedechi throws a looping overhand right but Tahere ducks down to avoid it.
Tahere will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dedechi slips under a jab from Tahere.
Dedechi misses with a body shot.
Tahere throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Dedechi to counter with a crisp jab.
Dedechi avoids the head kick by Tahere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dedechi forces Tahere back against the cage and clinches.
Dedechi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tahere working aggressively here.
Tahere slowing the pace effectively.
Dedechi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dedechi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dedechi.
Dedechi lands a nice uppercut.
Tahere lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dedechi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tahere just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dedechi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tahere lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tahere takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Tahere as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tahere blocks a body shot from Dedechi.
Tahere misses with some punches.
Dedechi tries to land a knee to the head but Tahere blocks with his arms.
Dedechi takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dyllz Tahere.
Well Tahere has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dyllz Tahere!
An out of breath Dyllz Tahere 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ruden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Murray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Ruden!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Murray.
A jab from Murray finds it's way through Ruden's defenses.
Murray lands a body shot.
Murray lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ruden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ruden has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ruden throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Murray has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE GYM 40CAP in the buildup to the fight.
Murray throws an off balance right hand
and Ruden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Ruden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ruden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murray's head.
Ruden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murray's head.
Ruden trying to control from half guard but Murray is working away.
Well, if Ruden 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruden throwing shots but Murray is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruden content to control rather than advance.
Murray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruden.
Murray wants to improve his position but Ruden is controlling well.
Ruden seems to be working for a kimura but Murray defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray is in trouble now - Ruden has advanced to mount!
Ruden tries to control but Murray wriggling away.
Ruden thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ruden with shots to the head and body - Murray looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ruden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Ruden has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ruden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murray is looking to escape.
Ruden is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ruden throws some wild stikes that Murray manages to avoid easily.
Murray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruden swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Murray is now in Ruden's guard. A big mistake from Ruden there, giving up the dominant position!
Murray trying to control but Ruden is working from the bottom.
Ruden pulls Murray in to control the position.
Ruden working for a triangle but Murray defends it easily.
Murray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruden.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruden.
Lee Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Ruden does no damage.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Ruden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murray swivels and escapes.
Murray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Murray.
Murray connects with a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ruden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Ruden are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ruden cracks Murray with a big elbow.
Ruden in the domination position with Murray hanging on.
The ground and pound from Ruden seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ruden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murray, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruden with the ground and pound but Murray regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ruden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ruden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murray!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruden raining down hammerfists from mount.
Joe Ruden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruden controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray tries to lock up and control but Ruden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ruden is landing with some decent strikes but Murray is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ruden with a couple of short strikes.
Murray is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ruden controlling the pace for now.
Ruden throwing strikes here but Murray is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray tries to hold on but Ruden postures up.
Ruden landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ruden unloads with some shots from mount but Murray bucks and avoids them well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruden working Murray over with strikes here.
Murray is rocked!
Ruden postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Murray is out cold - huge knockout for Ruden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Ruden!
Joe Ruden is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Joe Ruden 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.
Lee Murray was interviewed post fight and said 'Figured counter takedown would decide this fight, oh well, losing a little interest these days.'.
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