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SPNY 186: Fortunado - Stupka PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ball Game. Starseed has chosen Lifesaver by GURU as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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154 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starseed tries to move into range but Frank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tony Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frank wants to clinch up but Starseed keeps it at a distance.
Starseed blocks a jab.
Starseed needs to keep his hands up - Frank had a free shot at his head there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Frank.
Frank lands a nice forearm strike.
Starseed is trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starseed regains half guard there - taking advantage of Frank's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Frank frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank lands a nice shot to the head.
Starseed wants to control but Frank is having none of it.
Frank scoring with strikes but Starseed is staying in there.
Frank is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Starseed has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Frank putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Starseed has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Starseed working to try and regain half guard.
Starseed is squirming around, avoiding Frank's attempts to control the action.
Frank connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starseed manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Frank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Starseed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Frank.
Frank passes to full mount!
Frank raining down hammerfists from mount.
Starseed is rocked!
Frank postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Starseed badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Frank around the waist but Frank pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Frank is the winner by TKO! Frank jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Frank!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tony Frank thanked Pirates Powder for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Indigo Starseed was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to all of us who made this Event & Organization possible. I know that when my soul has completed it's purpose, I will then return to be part of the universe again. Until then, I am here to teach and to learn, to make a difference.
I hope this has helped you sparked an interest to learn'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Vladimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkinson's entrance music is Overkill. A fine choice. Vladimir has chosen Blackmill - Evil Beauty as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
20 - 14 - 1 |
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215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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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
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clay Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Vladimir!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladimir moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilkinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vladimir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vladimir has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wilkinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Vladimir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vladimir closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilkinson to the mat! Wilkinson manages to get full guard.
Vladimir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilkinson actively working from the bottom here.
Wilkinson is not content to let Vladimir control the position.
Vladimir wants to free his trapped foot but Wilkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson wants to control but Vladimir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vladimir is keen to just control but Wilkinson is a slippery customer.
Vladimir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilkinson manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vladimir trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
Wilkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vladimir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilkinson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vladimir preventing the sweep.
Vladimir is pushing down on Wilkinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilkinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Vladimir has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vladimir is pressing down on Wilkinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilkinson is holding on for now.
Wilkinson trying to control from the bottom.
Vladimir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilkinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilkinson trying to control from the bottom.
Vladimir is pressing down on Wilkinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilkinson is holding on for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vladimir tries to pass to full mount but Wilkinson defends it.
Wilkinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wilkinson tries to get to full guard but Vladimir has control of the leg.
Vladimir is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wilkinson!
Vladimir controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson wants to control but Vladimir is having none of it.
Wilkinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vladimir trying to control but Wilkinson is having none of it.
Vladimir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilkinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vladimir sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vladimir wants to take Wilkinson's back here but Wilkinson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Vladimir dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vladimir ducks under a wild hook from Wilkinson.
Vladimir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wilkinson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilkinson controls Vladimir momentarily but Vladimir frees himself.
Vladimir wants to control from the top but Wilkinson keeps moving.
Vladimir pushes down on Wilkinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vladimir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilkinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vladimir in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wilkinson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vladimir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lord Vladimir!
Lord Vladimir decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bv Rasp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kos Pellegrino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellegrino has chosen Meiju Suvas - Pure Mua as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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199 lbs
21 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bv Rasp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kos Pellegrino!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellegrino tries a head kick but it misses.
Rasp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rasp dives in and grabs Pellegrino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pellegrino pushes down on Rasp's head and hops out.
Pellegrino avoids the body shot from Rasp.
Rasp darts in looking for a takedown but Pellegrino gets double underhooks and turns Rasp into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bv Rasp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pellegrino working Rasp over with knees to the body.
Rasp is breathing heavily.
Pellegrino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rasp wants to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pellegrino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rasp lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pellegrino connects with a knee to the head.
Pellegrino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rasp lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pellegrino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on Rasp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pellegrino.
A short uppercut from Pellegrino.
Pellegrino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pellegrino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pellegrino lands a left hand.
Knees to the body from Pellegrino.
Knees to the body from Pellegrino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Pellegrino.
Rasp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rasp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Pellegrino.
Pellegrino unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pellegrino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pellegrino unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pellegrino lands a knee to the head.
Pellegrino landing knees to the body.
Pellegrino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pellegrino.
Rasp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pellegrino prevents it.
Pellegrino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pellegrino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
A knee to the head by Pellegrino.
Rasp is rocked!
Pellegrino creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rasp with a big uppercut! Rasp tries to clinch up but Pellegrino pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rasp to the mat! Rasp covers up and Pellegrino unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kos Pellegrino!
Kos Pellegrino got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ceasar Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kvan Bearclaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fat Lip. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceasar Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kvan Bearclaw!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearclaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morgan tries to clinch up.
Bearclaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Bearclaw.
Bearclaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bearclaw has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan has Bearclaw pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Morgan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bearclaw tumbling to the mat - Morgan dives into Bearclaw's guard.
Morgan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morgan trying to control but Bearclaw is working from the bottom.
Morgan is really struggling to control Bearclaw but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearclaw managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ceasar Morgan.
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bearclaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bearclaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Bearclaw shows good takedown defense.
Bearclaw gets caught napping as Morgan dives in and scores a takedown. Bearclaw manages to retain guard.
Morgan trying to control but Bearclaw is working from the bottom.
Bearclaw has Morgan pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan pushes down on Bearclaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but Bearclaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage.
Bearclaw is looking to improve his position.
Morgan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Bearclaw is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bearclaw can do anything to dispel that myth.
Well, if Morgan 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.
Morgan is thwarting Bearclaw's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearclaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morgan.
Morgan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bearclaw tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Morgan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ceasar Morgan!
During a confident post fight interview, Ceasar Morgan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barret The Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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215 lbs
25 - 23 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barret The Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby TupperIII!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from The Turk misses the target.
The Turk throws a head kick but TupperIII moves out of range.
The Turk thows a body shot but no joy.
The Turk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and TupperIII counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The Turk is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
TupperIII seems to be working for a kimura but The Turk defends the submission attempt.
TupperIII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
TupperIII blocks the strikes from The Turk.
TupperIII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
TupperIII is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
TupperIII is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Turk wants to get back to his feet.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura but The Turk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for TupperIII to get the leverage.
TupperIII wants to free his trapped foot but The Turk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Turk tries to roll over but TupperIII keeps him under control.
TupperIII seems to be working for a kimura but The Turk defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Turk is controlling TupperIII's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Turk is defending against the submission attempts here by TupperIII.
The Turk is controlling TupperIII's trapped leg to prevent TupperIII from advancing to side control.
TupperIII is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
TupperIII seems to be working for a kimura but The Turk defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Turk tries to kick TupperIII off but TupperIII keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Turk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
TupperIII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Turk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperIII has The Turk in his guard.
TupperIII working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Turk has passed into half guard!
TupperIII looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Turk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
TupperIII wants to get back to full guard.
TupperIII looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Turk not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby TupperIII dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
TupperIII avoids the head kick by The Turk.
The Turk connects with a high kick.
It looks like Bobby TupperIII has been cut.
TupperIII avoids the head kick by The Turk.
The Turk misses with a head kick.
The Turk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Turk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Turk throws a head kick that misses
and TupperIII counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Turk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches TupperIII on the side of the head.
The Turk scores with a three punch combo!
Barret The Turk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Turk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Turk scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Turk swings for the body but TupperIII moves out of range.
TupperIII avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Turk missing with a left hand there. TupperIII was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from The Turk misses.
TupperIII keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Turk tries a head kick but it misses.
The Turk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Turk scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Turk misses with a right hand
and TupperIII connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Turk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from The Turk.
A head kick by The Turk misses
and TupperIII counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Turk is defending against the submission attempts here by TupperIII.
TupperIII is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Turk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TupperIII.
TupperIII is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Turk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TupperIII is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Turk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TupperIII.
The Turk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TupperIII is trying to work for a kimura but The Turk is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura here.
TupperIII is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Turk is just riding it out for now. TupperIII eventually gives up the hold.
TupperIII stops The Turk from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperIII is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Turk has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barret The Turk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperIII's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The Turk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from The Turk.
TupperIII blocks a head kick by The Turk.
The Turk lands a two punch combo.
Barret The Turk is winning the standup battle so far.
TupperIII avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Turk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Turk throws a sloppy head kick
and TupperIII makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Turk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but TupperIII moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Turk throws a sloppy head kick
and TupperIII counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Turk throws a head kick but TupperIII moves out of range.
TupperIII checks a leg kick nicely.
The Turk misses with the body kick
and TupperIII counters with a big head kick but The Turk shrugs it off.
TupperIII staying out of range there.
The Turk just misses with a punch to the body.
The Turk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Turk throws a sloppy head kick and TupperIII moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Turk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Turk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Turk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Turk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Turk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Turk throws a head kick that misses.
The Turk misses with a lunging right hand
and TupperIII counters with a straight right hand.
The Turk misses with a wild body shot.
The Turk throws a head kick that misses.
The Turk throws a head kick but TupperIII moves out of range.
The Turk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by TupperIII.
The Turk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Turk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but TupperIII was well out of range. Poor timing from The Turk.
The Turk is looking to wear down TupperIII with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Turk throws a sloppy head kick and TupperIII moves out of range easily.
TupperIII avoids the body shot from The Turk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Turk lands a glancing blow to the side of TupperIII's head.
The Turk lands a head kick. TupperIII smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
TupperIII blocks a head kick by The Turk.
TupperIII avoids the head kick by The Turk.
The Turk throws a head kick that misses.
The Turk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Turk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
TupperIII checks a leg kick nicely.
The Turk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
TupperIII avoids the head kick by The Turk.
The Turk throws a head kick but TupperIII moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from The Turk does no damage.
The Turk throws a head kick but TupperIII moves out of range.
The Turk misses with a body shot
and TupperIII counters with a nice leg kick.
The Turk throws a head kick but TupperIII moves out of range.
The Turk misses with a hook
and TupperIII counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Turk won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TupperIII thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Turk has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperIII tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no TupperIII has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barret The Turk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Turk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barret The Turk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korpisuo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eläkeläiset - Humpparaakki. Wilkins has chosen Roy Jones - Can't be touched as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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193 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Risto Korpisuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Korpisuo counters with a series of strikes. Wilkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilkins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wilkins throws a body kick that misses.
Wilkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilkins fails with the takedown.
Wilkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilkins closes the distance and clinches up with Korpisuo, looking for a takedown. Wilkins pushes Korpisuo against the cage but Korpisuo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Korpisuo but Korpisuo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Risto Korpisuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wilkins.
Wilkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Korpisuo's head.
Korpisuo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilkins.
Korpisuo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Korpisuo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo working the ground and pound from side control.
Wilkins wants to control but Korpisuo postures up.
Wilkins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Korpisuo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wilkins is looking to improve his position but Korpisuo isn't that keen on the idea.
Wilkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Wilkins tries to hold on but Korpisuo postures up.
Korpisuo controlling his opponent.
Wilkins can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo wants to control the action but instead Wilkins gets a body lock and reverses into Korpisuo's guard! Nice work!
Korpisuo is trying to control the position but Wilkins postures up.
Wilkins advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Korpisuo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wilkins's guard! Nice work there by Korpisuo!
Wilkins pulls Korpisuo in close to prevent any damage.
Korpisuo trying to control but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korpisuo postures up in Wilkins's guard and throws a big left but Wilkins blocks it.
Korpisuo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilkins is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo postures up.
Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Korpisuo from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilkins misses the target.
Wilkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Korpisuo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korpisuo.
Korpisuo tries a head kick but it misses.
Korpisuo looks to land a combination but Wilkins avoids it well.
Wilkins misses with a double jab.
Wilkins works over Korpisuo's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Korpisuo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Korpisuo moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Korpisuo is pushing down on Wilkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Korpisuo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wilkins is trying to maintain the position but Korpisuo is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korpisuo is looking to advance position but Wilkins won't allow it.
Korpisuo is looking to pass Wilkins's guard but actually Wilkins recovers to full 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 Risto Korpisuo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wilkins misses with a low kick.
Risto Korpisuo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkins falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Korpisuo counter with a right hand.
Wilkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilkins fails to land the takedown.
Korpisuo slips a jab and a cross from Wilkins.
Korpisuo walks into a stiff left hand from Wilkins.
Wilkins misses with a takedown attempt - Korpisuo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jay Wilkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo lands a jab to Wilkins's midsection.
Wilkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korpisuo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korpisuo throws an overhand right that lands on Wilkins's shoulder, as Wilkins tries to avoid the shot.
Wilkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilkins lands a head kick. Korpisuo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Korpisuo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Korpisuo counters with a low kick, right behind Wilkins 's knee.
Wilkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Korpisuo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Korpisuo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Korpisuo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korpisuo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Risto Korpisuo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo passes Wilkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Korpisuo prevents Wilkins from improving his position.
Wilkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo trying to mount his opponent but Wilkins defends it.
Korpisuo trying to control the action but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
Wilkins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wilkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Korpisuo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jay Wilkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Korpisuo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Korpisuo defending well as Wilkins loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo dodges the punch combination from Wilkins.
Korpisuo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilkins.
Risto Korpisuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wilkins.
Korpisuo looks to land a combination but Wilkins avoids it well.
Korpisuo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No joy there for Wilkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korpisuo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Korpisuo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilkins.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilkins misses the target.
Korpisuo dodges the punch combination from Wilkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korpisuo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Wilkins both land. Nice combination.
Wilkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilkins scores with a punch to the head.
Wilkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Korpisuo. Korpisuo obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilkins tries to bum rush Korpisuo with a series of wild strikes but Korpisuo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkins misses with a few strikes there.
Wilkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wilkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jay Wilkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wilkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilkins throws a head kick but Korpisuo moves out of range.
Wilkins tries for a takedown but Korpisuo circles away easily
and Korpisuo counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilkins tries to bum rush Korpisuo with a series of wild strikes but Korpisuo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korpisuo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilkins slips a jab and a cross from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo ducks under a wild hook from Wilkins.
Korpisuo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Korpisuo moves out of range as Wilkins strikes.
A head kick misses from Korpisuo.
Wilkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korpisuo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins slips under a jab.
Wilkins misses with a left hand
enabling Korpisuo to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilkins throws a left and a right that both miss
so Korpisuo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Korpisuo chips away with some ground and pound.
Korpisuo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Korpisuo!
Wilkins misses with a head shot.
Wilkins raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkins looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wilkins tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Korpisuo tries to hold on but Wilkins postures up.
Wilkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Korpisuo can't escape the position.
Korpisuo is working hard here to advance position.
Wilkins drops a big elbow. That's hurt Korpisuo! More shots from Wilkins and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Wilkins!
A relieved looking Jay Wilkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Shoznes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bawit Daba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shoznes's entrance music is O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei. A fine choice. Daba has chosen Kid Rock - Bawitdaba as his entrance music. 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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243 lbs
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275 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Shoznes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bawit Daba!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daba throws a head kick but Shoznes moves out of range.
Shoznes throws a body kick that misses.
Shoznes lands a jab to the head.
Shoznes takes a swing at Daba's ribcage but misses.
Daba checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Shoznes coming out on top.
Daba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shoznes.
Daba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoznes.
Shoznes misses with a body kick.
Shoznes is looking to slow Daba down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoznes just misses with a punch to the body.
Daba throws a jab when Shoznes was well out of range.
Shoznes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter's hideout in the buildup to the fight.
Shoznes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shoznes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Shoznes slams his shin into Daba's torso.
Shoznes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shoznes scores with a nice right hand.
Shoznes throws an off balance right hand
and Daba counters with a head kick that drops Shoznes to the mat! Shoznes scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoznes feints and then cracks Daba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daba down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shoznes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daba throws a sloppy head kick and Shoznes moves out of range easily.
Shoznes throws a head kick that misses
and Daba counters with a hugh head kick that removes Shoznes from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bawit Daba!
Our winner, Bawit Daba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cortez Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez Coleman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cortez Coleman !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joaquim Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Coleman was covering up waiting for the punch and Antunes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Antunes landing with the ground and pound.
Antunes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Antunes with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coleman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Antunes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coleman 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.
Coleman 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.
Antunes is working Coleman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
My spies in immortals inform me that Antunes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Coleman is trying to control the position but Antunes postures up.
Antunes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coleman 's head.
Antunes throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Antunes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Antunes postures up.
Antunes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Antunes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coleman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Antunes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coleman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Antunes 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 Coleman .
Antunes controls the position from side control.
Coleman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Antunes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Antunes off and has taken his back!
Antunes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Antunes won't enjoy being in this position. Coleman looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Antunes is tapping - it's over boys! Coleman picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cortez Coleman !
Cortez Coleman retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Surov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figaro comes to the cage accompanied by Prospect - Warrior. Surov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amphetamines. Alexei Surov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabin Figaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Surov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figaro feints and then cracks Surov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Surov down.
Figaro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Surov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Surov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Figaro!
Figaro is looking to reverse the position.
Figaro is holding Surov down, trying to stall.
Figaro is not content to let Surov control the position.
Figaro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro trying to control but Surov postures up.
Surov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Surov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Surov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Figaro defends it well.
Figaro moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Surov won't allow Figaro to sweep him here.
Surov trying to control but Figaro is working from the bottom.
Surov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Figaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Surov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Figaro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Figaro has escaped and now he's on top!
Surov is trying to keep Figaro in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro won't allow Surov to sweep him here.
Surov working a defensive guard but Figaro passes into half guard.
Figaro is looking to take a break and control but Surov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Figaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Surov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Surov trying to control but Figaro postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro throwing shots but Surov is blocking nicely.
Surov is looking to improve his position.
Surov regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Figaro being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexei Surov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Surov just misses with a punch to the body.
Figaro connects with a looping right hand.
Figaro scoring well with a low kick there.
Figaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Surov doesn't seem bothered though.
Surov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Figaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Surov's head.
Figaro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horrible takedown by Figaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Surov which made him look bad.
Figaro throws a right hand that misses
and Surov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Figaro's guard now.
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!
Figaro can't keep his opponent in guard - Surov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Figaro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Surov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Surov trying to mount his opponent but Figaro defends it.
Figaro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Surov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Surov's back!
Surov tries to escape but Figaro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov is holding on to half guard well.
Still in half guard, Figaro seems content to control.
Surov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Surov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Figaro.
Surov has Figaro pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surov trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Figaro postures up.
Figaro won't allow Surov to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Figaro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Surov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Surov wants to sweep here but Figaro controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro looking to pass the guard.
Surov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Figaro's guard.
Surov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Surov being controlled here momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexei Surov 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!
Figaro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Surov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Figaro.
A shot to the liver by Surov. Beautiful body shot.
Surov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sabin Figaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Surov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Figaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Figaro scores with a body shot.
Figaro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Surov misses with a series of wild punches.
Figaro throws a leg kick
and Surov counters with a single leg into guard. Figaro didn't expect that.
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!
Surov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Figaro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Surov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Surov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Surov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Figaro prevents Surov from improving position.
Surov working the head with strikes.
Surov working away.
Sabin Figaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Surov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro is looking for a sweep.
Figaro wants to control but Surov postures up.
Surov trying to control the position but Figaro is working away.
Surov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Figaro's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexei Surov.
Surov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Figaro at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Figaro. No joy for Surov on that attempt.
Surov scores with a body shot.
Surov stuns Figaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Surov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Figaro rather than just go for the knockout.
Figaro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Figaro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Alexei Surov has been cut.
Surov lands with a right hand.
Figaro misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro fails with a takedown attempt.
Figaro throws a wild body kick that Surov sees coming a mile off.
Figaro leaves Surov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Surov moves out of range as Figaro throws a body kick.
Surov blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figaro throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Figaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Figaro cracks Surov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Figaro throws a low kick but Surov avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexei Surov.
I've got Surov 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Surov!
Our winner, Alexei Surov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Stupka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortunado comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Dylan-Knockin' on Heaven's Door . Stupka has chosen Red Army March as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Stupka!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stupka missing with a left hand there. Fortunado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Stupka misses.
Stupka 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.
Fortunado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortunado clinches up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Fortunado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fortunado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stupka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Stupka.
It looks like Donzel Fortunado has been cut.
Fortunado lands an elbow inside that Stupka shrugs off.
It looks like Rocco Stupka has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Fortunado fails to land.
Fortunado landing knees to the head.
Fortunado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stupka's elbow.
Stupka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Stupka.
Fortunado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortunado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stupka taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stupka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fortunado misses with a body kick.
Fortunado ducks under a wild hook from Stupka.
Stupka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortunado throws a nice looking combination but Stupka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fortunado lands with a straight right. Stupka didn't see that one coming.
Fortunado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fortunado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stupka misses with an uppercut.
Fortunado throws a low kick, looking for Stupka's leg but Stupka calmly moves out of range.
Stupka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fortunado moves out of range of the body kick from Stupka.
Stupka misses with a looping right.
Stupka misses with a straight left.
Fortunado takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortunado takes a swing at Stupka's ribcage but misses.
Fortunado tries to move into range but Stupka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fortunado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donzel Fortunado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortunado moves out of range of the body kick.
Stupka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortunado clinches.
Stupka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stupka tries to stall but Fortunado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stupkas head.
Fortunado lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Rocco Stupka's cut even more.
Stupka tries to break the clinch but Fortunado is controlling the position.
Fortunado tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stupka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stupka.
Fortunado is working Stupka over against the cage.
Stupka is trying to maintain a safe position but Fortunado gets an underhook and turns Stupka into the cage.
Fortunado tries to land knees in the clinch but Stupka avoids the damage to the body.
Stupka tries to work over Fortunado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortunado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Fortunado.
Fortunado scores with a nice right hand.
Stupka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fortunado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The cut above Rocco Stupka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado ducks under a wild hook from Stupka.
Stupka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fortunado can pounce on him.
Fortunado misses with a wild combination.
Fortunado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fortunado lands a jab to the head.
Stupka throws a right hand that misses
and Fortunado counters by moving into the clinch.
Fortunado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fortunado scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stupka throws a hook but Fortunado blocks it.
Fortunado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stupka will feel that in the morning.
Stupka jabs at Fortunado's body.
Stupka misses with a wild body shot.
Stupka misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Fortunado.
Rocco Stupka's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fortunado wants to clinch up but Stupka keeps it at a distance.
Fortunado jabs Stupka right on the nose. Stupka blinks but takes it well.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rocco Stupka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donzel Fortunado!
Donzel Fortunado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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