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Ascension: Falling to Pieces PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wasim Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bonham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayani comes to the cage accompanied by Audioslave - Exploder. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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167 lbs
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158 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wasim Kayani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Bonham!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayani scores with a three punch combo!
Bonham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kayani was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonham.
Kayani slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kayani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kayani connects with a solid leg kick.
Bonham scores with a jab.
Kayani lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonham cracks Kayani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kayani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonham.
Bonham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kayani ducks right into an uppercut from Bonham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Bonham blocks the leg kick.
Kayani misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonham tries a low kick but Kayani avoids it.
Kayani swings widly with a right hand
and Bonham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bonham.
Nice body punch from Bonham.
Bonham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kayani's elbow.
Good body shot from Kayani.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bonham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kayani's brow.
Kayani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonham lands a knee to the head.
Kayani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bonham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kayani's brow.
Kayani trying to stall but Bonham improves his position.
Kayani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bonham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bonham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kayani crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bonham - the referee stops the clock and Kayani gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bonham. Kayani manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonham walks into a left hand.
Kayani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kayani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonham manages to avoid it.
Kayani looks for the body kick but Bonham saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kayani cracks the inside of Bonham's front leg.
Kayani throws out a powerful jab.
Kayani misses with a left hand
and Bonham counters by moving into the clinch.
Bonham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Kayani.
Kayani misses with a body punch.
Kayani blocks an elbow strike from Bonham.
Bonham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bonham throws a head punch that misses.
Kayani breaks from the clinch.
Kayani blocks a head kick by Bonham.
Kayani throws a sloppy head kick and Bonham moves out of range easily.
Bonham avoids the body shot from Kayani.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonham slips under a jab from Kayani.
Bonham slips under a jab.
Bonham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bonham moves out of range as Kayani strikes.
Bonham throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonham throws a leg kick which misses Kayani's front leg but catches the back leg as Kayani tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonham stuns Kayani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wasim Kayani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kayani throws a body kick that misses
and Bonham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bonham blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasim Kayani dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bonham throws a front kick aimed at Kayani's knee but Kayani avoids it well.
Bonham does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kayani lands a nice shot that snaps Bonham's head back.
Bonham avoids the head kick by Kayani.
Wasim Kayani is winning the standup battle so far.
Kayani scores with a nice strike.
Kayani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bonham misses the shot to the body.
Kayani misses with a looping right.
Bonham thumps Kayani with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonham throws a leg kick but Kayani sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bonham is looking to clinch.
Bonham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bonham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kayani.
Bonham scores with a hook to the body. Kayani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonham catches Kayani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kayani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bonham.
Kayani pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bonham has a couple of punches blocked by Kayani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bonham - that landed with a thud.
Bonham lands with a good tight uppercut to the 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!
Bonham tries a knee to the head but Kayani blocks it.
Bonham tries to land a knee to the head but Kayani blocks with his arms.
Kayani takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bonham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kayani's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kayani taking a breather.
Bonham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kayani can't find room to land a body shot as Bonham controls the action.
Bonham missing with knees to the body.
Kayani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kayani lands a shoulder strike.
Bonham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kayani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kayani avoiding damage.
Kayani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonhams head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayani is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonham is keeping busy.
Kayani misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kayani wants to stall.
Bonham misses with a punch to the body.
Kayani misses with some punches.
Bonham misses with some punches.
Bonham takes a shot to the head.
Kayani blocking some punches.
Kayani is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bonham is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bonham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kayani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kayani takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bonham scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonham pushes off an throws an elbow but Kayani leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bonham lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kayani stalling the fight.
Bonham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kayani in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Bonham.
Bonham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kayani is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kayani wants to take the fight to the mat but Bonham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bonham tries to throw a body punch but Kayani avoids it by throwing Bonham back against the cage.
Kayani is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonham lands an elbow inside.
Bonham scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonham misses with a knee strike.
Kayani tries to throw a body punch but Bonham avoids it by throwing Kayani back against the cage.
Kayani gets through Bonham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bonham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Bonham!
Bonham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bonham!
Kayani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bonham.
Bonham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kayani.
Bonham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kayani throws out the jab.
Bonham connects with a single shot there.
Kayani moves out of range of the body kick from Bonham.
Bonham avoids the body shot from Kayani.
Kayani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani throws a lazy head kick
and Bonham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bonham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kayani's defenses.
Kayani manages to break the clinch.
Kayani blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kayani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonham takes the fight into the clinch.
Bonham can't find room to land a body shot as Kayani controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonham.
Kayani avoiding damage as Bonham throws knees to the body.
Kayani lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bonham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayani tries to throw a body punch but Bonham avoids it by throwing Kayani back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonham.
Kayani tries to work over Bonham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kayani has a couple of punches blocked by Bonham.
Bonham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonham can't find room to land a body shot as Kayani controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonham struggles to land a body shot inside as Kayani controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bonham as Kayani tries to tie him up.
Kayani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kayani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kayani working aggressively here.
Bonham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bonham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bonham has Kayani pressed against the cage, preventing Kayani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bonham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bonham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonham missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonham tries to work over Kayani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonham misses with an elbow strike.
John Bonham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bonham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kayani.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonham.
Kayani struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonham controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Kayani scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kayani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kayani lands a left hand.
Kayani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonhams head.
Bonham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kayani looking to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Kayani.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonham.
Kayani is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bonham blocks an uppercut.
Kayani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonham keeps control of Kayani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonham prevents Kayani from breaking the clinch.
Kayani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonham is leaning against Kayani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonham misses with an elbow over the top.
Bonham lands with a light punch inside.
Kayani is struggling to control the position.
Bonham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonham blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonham.
Kayani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonham lands an elbow inside that Kayani shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonham.
Kayani blocks an elbow strike from Bonham.
Kayani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bonham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Bonham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonham 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bonham!
John Bonham really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kemists ↑ 5x160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Protacio Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santa Cruz comes into the arena with 50 cent P.I.M.P blaring out of the sound system. Jawo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rusty Cage kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jose Protacio Jawo enters the cage!
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175 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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180 lbs
32 - 21 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Protacio Jawo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santa Cruz with a jab.
Jawo cracks Santa Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jawo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santa Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jawo sprawls well initially but Santa Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santa Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jawo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santa Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Santa Cruz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santa Cruz is pressing down on Jawo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jawo is holding on for now.
Santa Cruz controlling the action here.
Jawo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jawo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jawo is looking to improve his position.
Santa Cruz is keen to just control but Jawo is a slippery customer.
Jawo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santa Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Santa Cruz 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.
Santa Cruz trying to pass the guard but Jawo defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz controlling the pace.
Santa Cruz misses with a head shot. Jawo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jawo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santa Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Jawo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Santa Cruz's guard. Nice move by Jawo!
Santa Cruz has his foot on Jawo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jawo works his way back into a safe position though.
Santa Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Jawo has passed into half guard.
Jawo is controlling the pace.
Santa Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jawo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jawo's back!
Jawo can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Jawo right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz is trying to stick to Jawo's back but Jawo is turning into Santa Cruz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Santa Cruz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jawo.
Jawo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Santa Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jawo is one step ahead there.
Santa Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jawo being controlled here momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jawo wants to stand but Santa Cruz is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jawo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jose Protacio Jawo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jawo tries to land a leg kick but Santa Cruz saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Santa Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jawo lands with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jawo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jawo shoots for a double leg takedown but Santa Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Jawo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jawo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jawo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santa Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Jawo.
We've been told by Santa Cruz's head coaches at Jef Li's MMA(13 coaches, 49 cap) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santa Cruz slips a jab from Jawo.
Jawo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jawo throws a good cross that connects.
Jawo throws a hook but Santa Cruz blocks it.
Jawo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jawo is looking to land body kicks.
Santa Cruz lands with a good body shot.
Jawo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jawo throws a leg kick but Santa Cruz checks it.
Jawo throws the left hand but Santa Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Santa Cruz misses with a low kick.
Santa Cruz fakes the leg kick and cracks Jawo in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santa Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jawo.
Jawo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jose Protacio Jawo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo tries to clinch but Santa Cruz is having none of it.
Santa Cruz lands a front kick.
Santa Cruz lands with an uppercut that bounces Jawo off the cage and back into range.
Jawo misses with a wild combination.
Jawo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz cracks Jawo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santa Cruz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jawo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but Jawo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jawo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Jawo.
Jawo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jawo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santa Cruz connects with a leg kick. Jawo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Santa Cruz throws a low kick but Jawo moves out of range easily.
Jawo blocks a leg kick.
Jose Protacio Jawo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz is looking to chop away at Jawo's legs.
Jawo looks to land a combination but Santa Cruz avoids it well.
Santa Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santa Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Jawo tries to close the distance and clinch but Santa Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Jawo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Santa Cruz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jawo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santa Cruz motions for Jawo to come forward. Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santa Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jawo.
Santa Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Santa Cruz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jawo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santa Cruz is fending him off so far but Jawo persists. Nope, Santa Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Jawo tries to clinch but Santa Cruz is having none of it.
Jawo with a jab.
Jawo throws a jab when Santa Cruz was well out of range.
Jawo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rafael Santa Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Protacio Jawo.
A big right from Jawo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawo throws a nice looking combination but Santa Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jawo is breathing heavily.
Santa Cruz scores with a three punch combo!
Santa Cruz pushes Jawo away with a front kick.
Jawo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santa Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santa Cruz scores with a push kick.
Santa Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santa Cruz showed some decent athleticism there.
Santa Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Santa Cruz uses his free foot to push down on Jawo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jawo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santa Cruz landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz punching from mount but Jawo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jawo is trying to escape the mount.
Rafael Santa Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santa Cruz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Santa Cruz avoids the attempt from Jawo to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santa Cruz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Santa Cruz lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Santa Cruz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jawo wants to slow Santa Cruz down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jawo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Santa Cruz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santa Cruz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santa Cruz tries to score with a low kick but Jawo moves his leg out of the way.
Jawo moves out of range of the body kick from Santa Cruz.
Rafael Santa Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Santa Cruz wants to land a leg kick but Jawo is out of range.
Santa Cruz walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by Santa Cruz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good standup being displayed there by Santa Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Santa Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jawo. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Santa Cruz misses.
Santa Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jawo looks to land a combination but Santa Cruz avoids it well.
Santa Cruz throws a wild body kick that Jawo sees coming a mile off.
Jawo shoots and misses
and Santa Cruz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santa Cruz lands strikes from half guard.
Jawo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jawo regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz wants to control from the top but Jawo keeps moving.
Santa Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santa Cruz passes Jawo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Santa Cruz.
Jawo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santa Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Jawo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santa Cruz is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawo keeping moving, preventing Santa Cruz from controlling successfully.
Jose Protacio Jawo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santa Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Jawo.
Jawo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz stands up over Jawo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rafael Santa Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santa Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santa Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santa Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santa Cruz wants to control from the top but Jawo keeps moving.
Santa Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Jawo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jawo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jawo throws a big right hand that misses.
Santa Cruz is trying to keep Jawo in close.
Santa Cruz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jawo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Santa Cruz lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jawo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santa Cruz.
Jawo throws a shot from downtown. Santa Cruz moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Santa Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santa Cruz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Santa Cruz!
Rafael Santa Cruz made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm fucking good aren't I? Been a pleasure. Coming for the title.'.
Jose Protacio Jawo was interviewed post fight and said 'I hurt....I really do.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiro Makamori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Houellebecq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houellebecq is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Prodigy - Spitfire. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gegard Houellebecq enters the cage!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshiro Makamori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Houellebecq!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houellebecq scores with a body shot.
Houellebecq throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makamori will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Houellebecq misses with a body kick.
Makamori has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wolfschanze in the buildup to the fight.
Makamori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Houellebecq stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Houellebecq takes a swing at Makamori's ribcage but misses.
Makamori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq looks to land a body kick but Makamori moved away.
Houellebecq walks into a jab.
Makamori misses with an uppercut.
Houellebecq slips a jab from Makamori.
Houellebecq circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makamori misses with a leg kick.
Makamori throws a jab when Houellebecq was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Houellebecq there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makamori misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houellebecq misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houellebecq connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from Houellebecq tenderised Makamori's leg. Makamori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makamori scores with the left hand. Houellebecq knows he should have avoided that one.
Houellebecq does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Houellebecq misses with a low kick.
Houellebecq throws a sloppy head kick and Makamori moves out of range easily.
Makamori darts in and clinches Houellebecq up against the cage.
Houellebecq lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makamori ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Makamori no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Houellebecq preventing the sweep.
Makamori keeping moving, preventing Houellebecq from controlling successfully.
Makamori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makamori looking for a guillotine here but Houellebecq defends easily.
Makamori looking for a guillotine here but Houellebecq defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houellebecq works over Makamori with some ground and pound from guard.
Makamori isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Houellebecq stacks Makamori on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Houellebecq!
Makamori tries to bench press Houellebecq off him but Houellebecq keeps the position.
Houellebecq landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Makamori tries to bench press Houellebecq off him but Houellebecq keeps the position.
Houellebecq working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Houellebecq thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Houellebecq prevents Makamori from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makamori tries to bench press Houellebecq off him but Houellebecq keeps the position.
Houellebecq tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makamori is not content to let Houellebecq control the position.
Houellebecq wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makamori, who protects the arm well.
Houellebecq trying to control the action but Makamori is working from the bottom.
Makamori is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makamori sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Makamori gets full guard.
Makamori looking for a sweep. Not yet Makamori, not yet.
Houellebecq wants to get up but he can't break Makamori's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makamori controls Houellebecq momentarily but Houellebecq frees himself.
Makamori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Houellebecq gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Houellebecq makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houellebecq throwing strikes but missing.
Houellebecq must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Houellebecq wants to control from the top but Makamori keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makamori working a defensive guard here.
Houellebecq postures up in Makamori's guard and throws a big left but Makamori blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gegard Houellebecq will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Makamori clinches up against the cage.
Houellebecq fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makamori misses with a punch on the inside.
Makamori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Houellebecq is looking to break free of the clinch but Makamori has double underhooks.
Houellebecq has a couple of punches blocked by Makamori.
Makamori working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Makamori.
Makamori looking for a takedown.
Houellebecq lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makamori backwards.
Makamori is looking to control Houellebecq's arms but Houellebecq gets an underhook and turns him. Now Makamori has his back to the cage.
Makamori gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Houellebecq regains guard.
Houellebecq working a defensive guard here.
Makamori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houellebecq is keeping the position for now.
Houellebecq avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Houellebecq had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makamori defends it easily.
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!
Makamori is looking to pass into half guard but Houellebecq pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Houellebecq is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houellebecq landing some decent shots from guard.
Makamori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makamori is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Houellebecq is aware though and is defending well.
Makamori bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Houellebecq's guard.
Makamori postures up.
Houellebecq 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.
Makamori postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makamori wants to pass the guard but Houellebecq is keeping the position.
Makamori preventing the sweep.
Makamori drops back looking for a leg! Houellebecq is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Houellebecq manages to kick Makamori off! Makamori jumps back into Houellebecq's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makamori being controlled here momentarily.
Makamori in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makamori is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Houellebecq is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Houellebecq has escaped and now he's on top!
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!
Houellebecq throwing strikes but missing.
Houellebecq trying to move into half guard but instead Makamori has managed to sweep!
Yoshiro Makamori overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Houellebecq is trying to keep Makamori in close.
Makamori working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makamori postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makamori works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Houellebecq wants to control but Makamori is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Makamori frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Makamori is working for a guillotine from mount but Houellebecq frees his head quite easily.
Houellebecq working to try and regain half guard.
Makamori sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Houellebecq is trying to escape the mount.
Makamori in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makamori looking to finish with strikes here!
Houellebecq is desperately trying to improve his position but Makamori has a good base and remains in mount.
Makamori goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Houellebecq is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makamori being controlled here, momentarily.
Makamori wants to sweep but no luck.
Houellebecq loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makamori is trying to keep Houellebecq in close.
Makamori keeping moving, preventing Houellebecq from controlling successfully.
Makamori isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Houellebecq stacks Makamori on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Houellebecq!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiro Makamori dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Houellebecq moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Houellebecq - that will leave a mark!
Houellebecq misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makamori pushes Houellebecq away with a front kick.
Houellebecq takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Houellebecq fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makamori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makamori takes one to the side of the head.
Makamori clinches.
Houellebecq lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houellebecq misses with a body punch.
Houellebecq is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Houellebecq's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Houellebecq blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houellebecq tries to break the clinch but Makamori is controlling the position.
Makamori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makamori letting Houellebecq take a breather here.
Houellebecq doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Houellebecq swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makamori tries to work over Houellebecq's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Houellebecq lands a hook to the side of the head.
Houellebecq manages to break the clinch.
Houellebecq misses with an attempted mid kick.
Houellebecq fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makamori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Makamori.
Makamori gets a clinch.
Houellebecq presses Makamori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Houellebecq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houellebecq lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makamori dives in and scores a takedown into Houellebecq's guard.
Makamori throwing strikes from guard but Houellebecq blocks nicely.
Houellebecq avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Houellebecq trying to control the position.
Makamori has gone for a leg lock! Houellebecq slips out almost immediately though and dives into Makamori's guard.
Makamori working a defensive guard here.
Makamori keeping moving, preventing Houellebecq from controlling successfully.
Makamori 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq forces his way into half guard.
Makamori tries to roll over but Houellebecq keeps him under control.
Makamori moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makamori trying to control the position.
Houellebecq preventing the sweep.
Makamori wants to improve his position but instead Houellebecq has moved into half guard.
Makamori gets full guard.
Houellebecq lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makamori is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Houellebecq frees his head nicely. Oh but Makamori has switched to an armbar! Houellebecq is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Yoshiro Makamori!
A less than humble Yoshiro Makamori misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Van Beethoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Beethoven comes to the cage accompanied by Beethoven-Symphony 7. 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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31
277 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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24
258 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Van Beethoven !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Avery!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Beethoven misses with a body shot.
Van Beethoven lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Avery backs up against the cage.
Van Beethoven has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van Beethoven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avery feints and then cracks Van Beethoven 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Beethoven down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Beethoven throws a sloppy head kick and Avery moves out of range easily.
Avery scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Avery - just one landing.
Avery fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Beethoven in the body.
Avery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Beethoven throws out the jab.
Avery scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Beethoven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avery checks a low kick from Van Beethoven .
Avery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avery lands a high kick!
It looks like Wolfgang Van Beethoven has been cut.
Van Beethoven bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Avery's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Beethoven throws a jab but it's blocked by Avery.
Van Beethoven throws a hook but Avery avoids it easily.
Avery throws a sloppy head kick and Van Beethoven moves out of range easily.
Van Beethoven tried to score with a low kick but Avery checks it.
Avery lands a nice hook to Van Beethoven 's body. Van Beethoven takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Beethoven throws out a leg kick but Avery moves out of range and Van Beethoven only half commits.
Van Beethoven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avery walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from Van Beethoven .
Avery is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Beethoven 's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Van Beethoven avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Avery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Beethoven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Avery is working away from the top position though.
Avery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Beethoven is trying to stand up here but Avery is controlling him well.
Van Beethoven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Avery is working away from the top position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Avery there.
Van Beethoven trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Avery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Beethoven trying to hold on to Avery's head to control him but Avery postures up.
Avery content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Avery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Beethoven tries to roll over but Avery keeps him under control.
Van Beethoven gets full guard.
Avery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Avery is stalling in the full guard.
Avery slips nicely into half guard.
Avery seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Avery wants to pass to mount but Van Beethoven is defending the position.
Van Beethoven is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Beethoven wants to control but Avery is keeping busy.
Avery is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Beethoven trying to control here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Beethoven is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Van Beethoven is looking to improve his position.
Avery controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Beethoven has hold of Avery's hands but Avery slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Beethoven trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Avery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Van Beethoven 's cut.
That's time! Van Beethoven 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Beethoven is looking to land body kicks.
Van Beethoven 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.
Van Beethoven circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avery. That's going to slow Van Beethoven down.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt - Van Beethoven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Avery on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Van Beethoven .
Wolfgang Van Beethoven is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Beethoven lands a jab to the nose.
Van Beethoven thows a leg kick but Avery checks it
and Avery counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avery buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Beethoven throws a lazy body kick
and Avery counters with a good low kick that Van Beethoven was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Beethoven throws a low kick but it's checked well by Avery.
Van Beethoven throws a leg kick but Avery sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Beethoven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wolfgang Van Beethoven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Beethoven tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Beethoven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avery. Avery obviously looking to wear him down.
Avery tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Beethoven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avery checks a leg kick.
Van Beethoven is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Avery lands with a right hand.
Van Beethoven lands a jab to Avery's midsection.
Van Beethoven throws a head kick that Avery semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Beethoven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avery throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery ducks under a wild hook from Van Beethoven .
A punch lands to the side of Avery 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Avery throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Avery. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Donk. Van Beethoven catches Avery right on the button with a cross.
Van Beethoven throws a right hand that misses
and Avery counters with a good low kick that Van Beethoven was not able to check.
Avery throws a low kick, looking for Van Beethoven 's leg but Van Beethoven calmly moves out of range.
Van Beethoven throws a chopping leg kick but Avery manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Beethoven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avery was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Beethoven .
Avery plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Beethoven is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Van Beethoven throws a chopping leg kick but Avery manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Van Beethoven misses its intended target.
Avery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Beethoven checks the leg kick nicely there.
Avery moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Van Beethoven misses.
Van Beethoven looks to score with a jab to the body but Avery is just out of range.
Avery wants to slow Van Beethoven down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Beethoven throws a leg kick but Avery sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avery throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Van Beethoven misses.
Van Beethoven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Avery, as that shot connected.
Van Beethoven throws a body kick that misses
and Avery counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Avery.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery moves into the clinch.
Van Beethoven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Avery - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Beethoven is trying to force a seperation but Avery has the dominant position.
Avery lands a big knee to the head and Van Beethoven goes down! Avery is looking to finish!
Van Beethoven is looking for a sweep.
Avery has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Avery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Avery cracks Van Beethoven with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avery working the ground and pound.
Avery working the ground and pound.
Van Beethoven is rocked!
Avery in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Van Beethoven looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Avery turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Avery!
Marcus Avery made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am Back baby ,I can't be beat, I won't be beat, had a great camp, thanks to Taco and the boys, Steel and all my fans. I know everyone in the UK was watching me kick some ass. It doesn't stop here, I'm gonna be pound for pound number one, Steel and Assasi know it, I'm hung too!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takala comes to the cage accompanied by Volga. Zeynalabdinov has chosen Saku as his entrance music. Seyran Zeynalabdinov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zeynalabdinov's sensitive parts.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a jab.
Zeynalabdinov cracks Takala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takala.
Takala moves out of range of the leg kick from Zeynalabdinov.
Takala thows a body kick. Zeynalabdinov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zeynalabdinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takala.
Takala connects with a crisp jab.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a crisp jab.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takala's hands.
Zeynalabdinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zeynalabdinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a wild body shot.
Zeynalabdinov pushes Takala away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala throws out a powerful jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zeynalabdinov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takala - the referee stops the clock and Zeynalabdinov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takala. Zeynalabdinov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zeynalabdinov. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takala throws a hook to the side of Zeynalabdinov's head but Zeynalabdinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zeynalabdinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zeynalabdinov's coach down at Men of Mayhem (1 TPL, 6 DBL, 5 SGL)(55 member cap) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zeynalabdinov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Takala scores with a nice head shot.
Takala checks a leg kick.
Takala moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takala seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zeynalabdinov showed some decent athleticism there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zeynalabdinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zeynalabdinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala pushes Zeynalabdinov off looking to stand but Zeynalabdinov dives back in and keeps control.
Zeynalabdinov is working for a submission of some sort.
Takala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Takala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zeynalabdinov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zeynalabdinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zeynalabdinov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Takala to regain full guard.
Takala trying to keep a closed guard but Zeynalabdinov is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takala holds on and takes a little breather.
Takala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov wants to pass the guard but Takala is keeping the position.
Zeynalabdinov postures up and lands a big shot to Takala's brow.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeynalabdinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Takala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takala has momentary wrist control but Zeynalabdinov slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takala is adopting a defensive guard.
Zeynalabdinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seyran Zeynalabdinov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zeynalabdinov throws the kick towards the body but Takala avoids it.
Zeynalabdinov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takala checks it well.
Takala misses with a low kick.
Zeynalabdinov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takala.
Zeynalabdinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takala.
Takala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zeynalabdinov.
Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Zeynalabdinov tenderised Takala's leg. Takala is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Takala is predictable there
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takala won't be happy with that.
Takala gets back to half guard.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeynalabdinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zeynalabdinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a head shot. Takala uses the momentum to regain guard.
Zeynalabdinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control from the top but Takala keeps moving.
Zeynalabdinov throwing strikes but missing.
Zeynalabdinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zeynalabdinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
Takala is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Zeynalabdinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takala is adopting a defensive guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Topi Takala wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Takala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zeynalabdinov's sensitive parts.
Zeynalabdinov works Takala's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
Takala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Zeynalabdinov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Takala takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zeynalabdinov.
A bone on bone clash there as Zeynalabdinov blocks the leg kick.
Takala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takala throws a low kick but Zeynalabdinov avoids it.
Takala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takala stuffs the takedown attempt from Zeynalabdinov. Zeynalabdinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zeynalabdinov moves out of range as Takala throws a body kick.
Zeynalabdinov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Takala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zeynalabdinov working the ground and pound but Takala is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala is not content to let Zeynalabdinov control 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!
The strikes coming from Zeynalabdinov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zeynalabdinov tries to score with some ground and pound. Takala controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zeynalabdinov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to take a break and control but Takala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov throws an elbow but Takala slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zeynalabdinov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takala.
Zeynalabdinov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Takala if he has to take too many more of those.
Takala thumps Zeynalabdinov with a low kick.
Takala looks to land a right hand but Zeynalabdinov moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Takala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zeynalabdinov doesn't seem phased though.
Takala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov throws out a powerful jab.
Takala misses with a low kick.
Takala throws a leg kick but Zeynalabdinov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zeynalabdinov lands with a hook. Takala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov moves out of range of the body kick.
Takala leaves Zeynalabdinov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeynalabdinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takala momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala throws a leg kick
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a low kick, right behind Takala 's knee.
Takala throws a jab but it's blocked by Zeynalabdinov.
Takala throws a body kick that misses.
Takala lands with a nice body punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takala.
Zeynalabdinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zeynalabdinov throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala looks to land a body kick but Zeynalabdinov moved away.
A cross from Takala lands.
Takala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takala throws a shot from downtown. Zeynalabdinov moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov tried to score with a low kick but Takala checks it.
Topi Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Zeynalabdinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Zeynalabdinov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zeynalabdinov ducks right into an uppercut from Takala.
It looks like Seyran Zeynalabdinov 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!
Takala feints and then cracks Zeynalabdinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zeynalabdinov down.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takala defends it nicely.
Topi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seyran Zeynalabdinov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takala, right into the meat.
A low kick from Zeynalabdinov is predictable there
and Zeynalabdinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zeynalabdinov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zeynalabdinov checks a leg kick nicely.
Zeynalabdinov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takala swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zeynalabdinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takala avoids the head kick by Zeynalabdinov.
Takala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zeynalabdinov.
Takala checks a leg kick nicely.
Takala throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zeynalabdinov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takala.
Takala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takala misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeynalabdinov dives in and grabs Takala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takala pushes down on Zeynalabdinov's head and hops out.
Takala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Takala tenderised Zeynalabdinov's leg. Zeynalabdinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zeynalabdinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takala throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zeynalabdinov moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zeynalabdinov.
Takala drops Zeynalabdinov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zeynalabdinov looks back up at him and smiles so Takala waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Zeynalabdinov is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Takala finish him?
Takala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zeynalabdinov in his tracks.
Zeynalabdinov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takala is out of range and Zeynalabdinov settles back down.
Zeynalabdinov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Takala.
Takala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takala throws a leg kick but Zeynalabdinov moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeynalabdinov gets a double leg takedown into Takala's guard.
Takala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zeynalabdinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Topi Takala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zeynalabdinov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
After winning the bout, Seyran Zeynalabdinov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Donny Donowitz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Rizzo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donowitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rizzo Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzo Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donowitz slips a jab from Rizzo Jr.
Donowitz throws a solid leg kick but Rizzo Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donowitz.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo Jr.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Rizzo Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rizzo Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Donowitz checks the leg kick.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz moves out of range as Rizzo Jr throws a body kick.
Rizzo Jr swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Rizzo Jr.
Donowitz lands with a good body shot.
Rizzo Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rizzo Jr scores with a push kick.
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!
Nice defenses there by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz cracks Rizzo Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr walks into a straight right hand from Donowitz.
Rizzo Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
Donowitz lands with an overhand left.
Rizzo Jr cracks Donowitz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rizzo Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rizzo Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz avoids a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Donowitz blocks the leg kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donowitz walks into a jab.
Donowitz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A cross from Donowitz lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz doesn't manage to clinch there - Rizzo Jr circles away.
Rizzo Jr takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Rizzo Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzo Jr lands with a good body shot.
Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donowitz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rizzo Jr throws the kick towards the body but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz misses with a hook.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. Rizzo Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rizzo Jr checks a leg kick.
Donowitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizzo Jr.
Donowitz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rizzo Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
Frank Rizzo Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donowitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rizzo Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donowitz's sensitive parts.
Donowitz moves into the clinch successfully.
Rizzo Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Donowitz managing to block the knees to the body from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr stalling in the clinch.
Donowitz is leaning against Rizzo Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rizzo Jr trying to stall but Donowitz improves his position.
Donowitz being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Donowitz.
Rizzo Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Donowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzo Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rizzo Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz prevents a body shot from Rizzo Jr.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rizzo Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donowitz is defending well for now.
Rizzo Jr misses with the head strike.
Rizzo Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Donowitz avoids the damage to the body.
Rizzo Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donowitz digs a right hand into Rizzo Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rizzo Jr's gas tank.
Donowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzo Jr's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donowitz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donowitz.
Rizzo Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rizzo Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donowitz is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rizzo Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzo Jr prevents a body shot from Donowitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Rizzo Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rizzo Jr tries to work over Donowitz's front leg with a kick but Donowitz checks it.
Rizzo Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donowitz throws out a leg kick but Rizzo Jr moves out of range and Donowitz only half commits.
Rizzo Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rizzo Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rizzo Jr moves out of range as Donowitz throws a body kick.
Rizzo Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Donowitz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rizzo Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Rizzo Jr misses.
Donowitz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Rizzo Jr. That snapped Donowitz's head back.
Nice cross by Rizzo Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo Jr loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Rizzo Jr slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rizzo Jr motions for Donowitz to come forward. Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz throws a jab when Rizzo Jr was well out of range.
Donowitz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Donowitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Rizzo Jr lands with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Rizzo Jr.
Donowitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rizzo Jr slips under a jab.
Rizzo Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Donowitz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Rizzo Jr.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo Jr.
Donowitz is looking to clinch.
Donowitz blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz lands with a cross.
Donowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo Jr is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Donowitz.
Rizzo Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rizzo Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donowitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donowitz punishes Rizzo Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Donowitz throws a hook but Rizzo Jr avoids it easily.
Rizzo Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz.
Rizzo Jr tries a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz blocks a low kick nicely.
Rizzo Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rizzo Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rizzo Jr misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Donowitz.
Rizzo Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo Jr throws a front kick aimed at Donowitz's knee but Donowitz avoids it well.
Rizzo Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frank Rizzo Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rizzo Jr tries to score with a low kick but Donowitz moves his leg out of the way.
Rizzo Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Donowitz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Donowitz takes the fight into the clinch.
Donowitz throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzo Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rizzo Jr backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rizzo Jr.
Donowitz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rizzo Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Donowitz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Donowitz misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donowitz is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr prevents a body shot from Donowitz.
Rizzo Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rizzo Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rizzo Jr missing with knees to the body.
Rizzo Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rizzo Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rizzo Jr.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzo Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donowitz misses with the head strike.
Donowitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donowitz is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Rizzo Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Donowitz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donowitz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Rizzo Jr misses with a body kick.
Donowitz thumps Rizzo Jr with a low kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Donowitz feints and then cracks Rizzo Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rizzo Jr down.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Donowitz, as that shot connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Donowitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz swings widly with a right hand
letting Rizzo Jr counter with a right hand.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzo Jr throws out the jab.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo Jr.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rizzo Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donowitz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rizzo Jr slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Donowitz counters with a body kick that stops Rizzo Jr in his tracks momentarily.
Rizzo Jr loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Donowitz defending well as Rizzo Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz digs a good body shot into Rizzo Jr's ribs.
Rizzo Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Donowitz coming out on top.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo Jr.
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo Jr.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Rizzo Jr avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz checks a leg kick nicely.
Rizzo Jr looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo Jr.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Rizzo Jr.
Donowitz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Donowitz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rizzo Jr's knee momentarily.
Donowitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donny Donowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donowitz is looking to clinch but Rizzo Jr is avoiding it.
Rizzo Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donowitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rizzo Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Rizzo Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donowitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rizzo Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rizzo Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Rizzo Jr.
Donowitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rizzo Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo Jr.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Rizzo Jr slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Rizzo Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rizzo Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rizzo Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donowitz drops Rizzo Jr with a naaaaasty hook - Rizzo Jr is in real trouble here! Donowitz dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Donowitz!
A very excited looking Donny Donowitz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Frank Rizzo Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Well this is embarrassing and certainly worthy of rage quitting!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jie Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Sibelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liu comes to the cage accompanied by The Cinematic Orchestra ft. Roots Manuva - All Things To All Men. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
39 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jie Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Sibelius!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sibelius misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sibelius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liu is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu tries to free his leg and advance position but Sibelius is retaining full guard.
Liu wants to control from the top but Sibelius keeps moving.
Sibelius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sibelius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liu is aware though and is defending well.
Liu scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sibelius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liu tries to free his leg and advance position but Sibelius is retaining full guard.
Sibelius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Liu.
Sibelius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Liu defends it easily.
Liu won't allow Sibelius to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu is pushing down on Sibelius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sibelius is fighting to maintain full guard but Liu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sibelius trying to hold on to Liu's head to control him but Liu postures up.
Liu is working for a kimura but Sibelius is defending it quite comfortably.
Sibelius wants to control but Liu is keeping busy.
Sibelius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liu pulls his head out easily.
Sibelius is trying to get back to full guard.
Sibelius won't allow Liu to pass to mount.
Sibelius is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Liu jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius is trying to improve his position.
Sibelius is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Liu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sibelius trying to control from the bottom.
Liu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Liu wants to take a breather but Sibelius is having none of it.
Sibelius is trying to maintain the position but Liu is very close to passing his half guard.
Liu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sibelius keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Liu.
Sibelius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sibelius wants to sweep but Liu has passed to side control!
Sibelius is looking for a sweep.
Sibelius manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sibelius gets back to full guard.
Liu throwing strikes from guard but Sibelius blocks nicely.
Sibelius looking for subs off his back but Liu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Liu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sibelius!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius tries to hold on but Liu pushes him away.
Sibelius regains half guard.
Sibelius trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sibelius is not content to let Liu control the position.
Liu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Liu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sibelius has managed to escape the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sibelius is looking to get to half guard.
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 Jie Liu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sibelius takes one on the button.
Sibelius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sibelius's waist but Sibelius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Liu off to one side.
A clash of legs there as Sibelius blocks the low kick.
Liu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Liu.
Liu throws a leg kick but Sibelius checks it.
Liu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sibelius takes a step back to recover.
Liu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sibelius checks it well.
Sibelius avoids the head kick by Liu.
Sibelius throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Sibelius misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibelius throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sibelius.
Sibelius lands with an uppercut that bounces Liu off the cage and back into range.
Liu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Liu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sibelius's guard.
Sibelius has his foot on Liu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liu works his way back into a safe position though.
Sibelius trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Liu drops back looking for a leg! Sibelius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sibelius manages to kick Liu off! Liu jumps back into Sibelius's guard.
Liu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sibelius prevents Liu from moving into mount.
Liu is trying to get an arm triangle but Sibelius is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Sibelius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Liu tries for a kimura but Sibelius is defending well.
Sibelius taking a bit of punishment here - Liu scoring with strikes.
Sibelius gets back to half guard.
Sibelius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sibelius looking to control but Liu passes into half guard.
Jie Liu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sibelius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Liu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Liu's back!
Sibelius keeps control of the position as Liu tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius is looking to control Liu but Liu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Liu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sibelius's guard. Nice work there by Liu.
Liu trying to control but Sibelius is working from the bottom.
Sibelius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sibelius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liu postures up in Sibelius's guard and throws a big left but Sibelius blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sibelius is on top in guard.
Liu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liu is keeping the position for now.
Liu wants to sweep here but Sibelius controlling him for the moment.
Sibelius connects with a couple of short punches.
Sibelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sibelius cracks Liu with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu wants to sweep but no luck.
Sibelius wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liu 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.
Sibelius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jie Liu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Sibelius.
Sibelius throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Sibelius shoots for a double leg takedown but Liu sprawls well. He's pushed Sibelius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sibelius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu slips a straight right by Sibelius.
Sibelius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sibelius blocks a head kick by Liu.
A jab from Sibelius misses.
Sibelius looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Sibelius misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a takedown into side control.
Liu gets to mount! Sibelius was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Liu punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Jean Sibelius has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sibelius in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That has opened up Jean Sibelius's cut even more.
Liu with the ground and pound from mount.
The cut above Jean Sibelius's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibelius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Liu working Sibelius over with strikes here.
Sibelius is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jean Sibelius's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jie Liu!
A very excited looking Jie Liu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc has chosen Tèrez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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211 lbs
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213 lbs
42 - 16 - 0 |
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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
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LeRoy LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range.
Jacobs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeBlanc throws a wild body kick that Jacobs sees coming a mile off.
LeBlanc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jacobs counters with a shoot takedown. LeBlanc fights it but they end up in guard.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but LeBlanc keeps moving.
Jacobs is really struggling to control LeBlanc but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacobs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeBlanc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBlanc wants to stand but Jacobs is controlling the position.
LeBlanc wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs 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.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBlanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyson Jacobs just wasn't active enough.
LeBlanc avoids the head kick by Jacobs.
LeBlanc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jacobs misses with a hook. LeBlanc ducked under it nicely.
Jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBlanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobs is looking to score with low kicks.
Jacobs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
LeBlanc misses with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
LeBlanc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LeBlanc scores with a decent looking hook.
Jacobs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LeBlanc to score with a decent uppercut.
Jacobs is looking to chop away at LeBlanc's legs.
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
Jacobs walks into a jab.
LeRoy LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but LeBlanc is out of range.
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobs's shoulder, as Jacobs tries to avoid the shot.
LeBlanc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacobs momentarily.
LeBlanc scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jacobs in his tracks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jacobs.
LeBlanc looks to land a left hand but Jacobs moved out of range nicely.
LeBlanc is looking to chop away at Jacobs's legs.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs shoots in for a double leg but LeBlanc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacobs throws a front kick aimed at LeBlanc's knee but LeBlanc avoids it well.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
LeBlanc scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacobs throws a predictable looking body shot
and LeBlanc counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBlanc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LeBlanc throws a hook to the side of Jacobs's head but Jacobs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeBlanc lands a nice looking body shot.
LeBlanc fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacobs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from LeBlanc.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from LeBlanc.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LeBlanc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jacobs is really struggling to find his range with his punches. LeBlanc's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jacobs slips a straight right by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jacobs in his tracks.
LeBlanc has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LeBlanc, right into the meat.
LeBlanc lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jacobs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LeBlanc on the side of the head.
Jacobs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeBlanc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LeBlanc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacobs can pounce on him.
LeBlanc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacobs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlanc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacobs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jacobs misses with a left hand
and LeBlanc counters with a body kick that stops Jacobs in his tracks momentarily.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobs's shoulder, as Jacobs tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy LeBlanc dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but LeBlanc moved out of range.
Jacobs tries to land a front kick but LeBlanc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LeBlanc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jacobs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces LeBlanc back to the cage. Jacobs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like LeRoy LeBlanc has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Jacobs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacobs.
Jacobs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jacobs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs misses with a low kick.
Jacobs throws a leg kick that misses.
Jacobs looks to land a body kick but LeBlanc moved away.
A low kick from LeBlanc is predictable there
and Jacobs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jacobs won't allow LeBlanc to get back to his feet.
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBlanc 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.
Jacobs throws a strike but LeBlanc rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jacobs 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.
LeBlanc wants to stand but Jacobs is controlling his posture from full guard.
LeBlanc postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because LeBlanc is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jacobs controlling LeBlanc's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyson Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses
and LeBlanc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LeBlanc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from LeBlanc misses.
Jacobs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
LeBlanc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacobs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the jaw.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
LeBlanc throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs.
LeBlanc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good shot there by LeBlanc.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut. Jacobs saw that one coming.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt - LeBlanc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the nose.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. LeBlanc saw that one coming.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Jacobs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeBlanc can pounce on him.
LeBlanc takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobs. LeBlanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBlanc throws out a loose jab but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc cracks Jacobs with a right hand to the side of the head.
LeRoy LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from LeBlanc misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Jacobs as he connects with a hook.
Jacobs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeBlanc's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeBlanc.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlanc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Jacobs checks it.
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacobs under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LeRoy LeBlanc's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacobs slips a straight right by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a lazy uppercut
and Jacobs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jacobs stops LeBlanc from getting back to his feet.
LeBlanc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacobs.
LeBlanc wants to improve his position but Jacobs is controlling well.
LeBlanc trying to hold on to Jacobs's head to control him but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBlanc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jacobs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jacobs controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LeBlanc misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
LeBlanc staying out of range there.
LeBlanc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LeBlanc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jacobs on the side of the head.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeBlanc takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jacobs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBlanc checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jacobs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LeBlanc scores with a decent looking hook.
Jacobs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LeBlanc doesn't seem bothered though.
Jacobs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobs there as he acknowledges the shot.
LeBlanc with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacobs.
Jacobs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.
LeBlanc clobbers Jacobs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobs. LeBlanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for LeBlanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is looking to land body kicks.
LeBlanc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for LeBlanc.
A big right from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jacobs is looking to score with low kicks.
LeBlanc cracks Jacobs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyson Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBlanc.
A jab from LeBlanc misses.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by LeBlanc.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
LeBlanc connects with an inside leg kick.
LeRoy LeBlanc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
LeBlanc connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by LeBlanc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Jacobs misses
and LeBlanc counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBlanc lands a nice looking body shot.
LeBlanc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jacobs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
LeBlanc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jacobs misses with a hook
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeBlanc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlanc connects with a right hand. Jacobs shakes it off.
LeBlanc connects with a crisp jab.
LeBlanc connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
LeRoy LeBlanc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeBlanc winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeRoy LeBlanc!
LeRoy LeBlanc took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'All aboard the short bus! Toot-toot!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russo comes into the arena with Volbeat - The Human Instrument blaring out of the sound system. Biller has chosen Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Vinny Russo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vinny Russo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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178 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 34 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biller tries to clinch but Russo moves out of range.
Biller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Russo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Biller's guard now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Biller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Russo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biller pulls his head out easily.
Biller is working for a kimura but Russo is defending it quite comfortably.
Biller wants to work for an arm triangle but Russo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biller is looking for a kimura here.
Biller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Russo defending well though.
Russo wants to control but Biller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biller is working for a kimura but Russo is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Biller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Russo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biller pulls his head out easily.
Russo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Russo is just riding it out for now. Biller eventually gives up the hold.
Biller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Russo defends it well.
Russo is trying to maintain the position but Biller is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller wants to free his trapped foot but Russo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Russo trying to control here.
Biller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Russo defends it well.
Russo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Biller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo wants to improve his position but Biller is controlling well.
Biller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Biller wants to work for an arm triangle but Russo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Russo moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo working for a triangle but Biller defends it easily.
Biller looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller landing with the ground and pound.
Biller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Russo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Russo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Russo!
Russo lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Biller some visible discomfort.
Biller is looking to reverse the position.
Biller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Russo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Russo is nestled in close to Biller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russo prevents Biller from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sten Biller will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Biller walks into a jab.
Russo scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Russo. Beautiful body shot.
Biller has his takedown stuffed
and Russo counters with a shoot takedown. Biller fights it but they end up in guard.
Russo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Biller's head.
Biller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Biller looking for subs off his back but Russo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Biller looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller wants to get back to full guard.
Biller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russo pulls his head out easily.
Biller is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Russo.
Nice strikes from Russo there.
Russo lands strikes from half guard.
Russo wants to control but Biller is keeping him busy.
Russo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Russo winds up and cracks Biller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Biller has hold of Russo's hands but Russo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Russo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Biller sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Russo.
Biller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Russo there.
Russo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Russo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Russo is keen to just control but Biller is a slippery customer.
Biller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russo's back!
Russo tries to break free.
Biller has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Russo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vinny Russo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russo covering up well and avoiding damage.
Russo trying to control the hands but Biller won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo covers up after that shot from Biller.
Russo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Russo is in a bad position with Biller working for a choke. Russo manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Biller looking for a guillotine here but Russo defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Russo stays in close to Biller's body and controls the position.
Biller tries to strike from the bottom.
Russo is working Biller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Russo throwing strikes but missing.
Biller looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Russo passes into half guard.
Russo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo is working for a kimura but Biller is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Biller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russo is looking to work some ground and pound but Biller has wrist control.
Russo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Russo dominated that second round.
That's time! Russo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Biller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biller tries to clinch but Russo is having none of it.
Russo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Russo lands a high kick!
Biller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Biller's guard.
Biller looking for a guillotine here but Russo defends easily.
Russo is in close to Biller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Russo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russo passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biller is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Russo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Biller wants to improve his position but Russo is controlling well.
Russo working over Biller with some ground and pound. Biller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Russo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Biller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Russo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biller actively working from the bottom here.
Russo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Russo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Biller has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Russo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Biller.
Russo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Biller some visible discomfort.
Russo is putting a hurting on Biller here, landing some big shots from side control.
Russo cracks Biller with a big elbow.
Biller is letting Russo control him for a moment.
Biller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Russo trying to control the position but Biller is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller tries to bench press Russo off him but Russo keeps the position.
Russo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Biller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Russo working the ground and pound from side control.
Biller sneaks back into half guard.
Russo lands strikes from half guard.
Russo lands with a punch from half guard.
Russo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Biller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Biller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Russo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Russo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russo's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo trying to control the action but Biller just sinks the hooks in.
Russo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Biller's arms.
Biller is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Biller tightening his grip on Russo, looking for the choke.
Russo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Russo is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Russo!
Post fight, Vinny Russo stared into the camera and said 'You know, I took this fight on short notice and didn't have time to work on a gameplan at all. I think I'll take more short notice fights from now on. Less thinking is a good thing for me. See ya.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Creel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle has chosen Wasted as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Creel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Creel misses.
Kyle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Creel scores with a nice body kick.
Carl Creel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creel throws a leg kick that misses.
Creel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Kyle slams his shin into Creel's torso.
We've been told by Creel's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kyle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Mark Kyle has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Creel.
Kyle checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kyle.
Kyle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Creel loads up on a big right hand but Kyle slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kyle.
Kyle moves away from the strike by Creel.
Kyle instigates a clinch.
Kyle manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creel blocks the body kick.
Kyle connects with a solid leg kick.
Creel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice cross by Kyle.
Kyle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Creel connects with an inside leg kick.
Carl Creel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyle thumps Creel with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creel lands a jab to the nose.
Kyle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kyle lands strikes from half guard.
Kyle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Creel's head.
Creel wants to improve his position but Kyle is controlling well.
Kyle trying to mount his opponent but Creel defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle moves nicely into side control.
Kyle is looking to take a break and control but Creel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyle has an Americana. Creel didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kyle is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kyle hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Kyle!
Mark Kyle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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