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Insanity 29: Purity PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brady Tracey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tracey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Purple Haze kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brady Tracey!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tracey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tracey.
Tracey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tracey lands a body shot.
Jab by Tracey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tracey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maverick tries to clinch up.
Tracey circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Maverick to the canvas! Maverick doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tracey keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brady Tracey!
In his post fight interview, Brady Tracey gave a big smile as he said 'That win was sassy!!! And Big Brady is Gassy!!!! This division better get ready for a whole lot of sass and gas as I climb the rankings.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolf Flow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald's entrance music is Get Busy Living. A fine choice. Flow has chosen Rich homie quan- difference 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolf Flow!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald rushes Flow and presses him up against the cage.
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
Flow misses with a combination
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McDonald is taking a breather. Flow says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Flow wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ronnie McDonald wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
Flow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Flow wants to stand back up but McDonald manages to pass into side control.
Flow parries the strikes from McDonald easily there. McDonald is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Flow to escape.
You can see the frustration on Flow's face as McDonald controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Flow is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McDonald content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
McDonald tries for a kimura but Flow is defending well.
Flow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McDonald is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Flow manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McDonald.
We've been hearing that McDonald has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ronnie McDonald wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McDonald scores with a push kick.
Flow throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonald counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Flow!
McDonald controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald trying to control the action but Flow is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes a little break here. Flow wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Flow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Flow feints with a jab and clips McDonald right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! McDonald is sent crashing into the canvas and Flow leaps in for the kill! McDonald tries to get to his feet but Flow is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that McDonald is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolf Flow!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wolf Flow made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Bloodthorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Bloodthorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Miller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Miller throws a push kick but Bloodthorn slaps the foot to one side.
Bloodthorn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miller has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Uncle Jim's Garage. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bloodthorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodthorn is defending against the submission attempts here by Miller.
Bloodthorn trying to control from the bottom.
Miller stalling.
Bloodthorn moves into full guard.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller drops back looking for a leg! Bloodthorn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bloodthorn manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Bloodthorn's guard.
Bloodthorn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller 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.
Bloodthorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bloodthorn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miller controlling the position.
Bloodthorn drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Bloodthorn off! Bloodthorn jumps back into Miller's guard.
Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bloodthorn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bloodthorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bloodthorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Bloodthorn from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodthorn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top!
Bloodthorn looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloodthorn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bloodthorn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Miller throws a body punch but Bloodthorn moves out of range.
Miller drives through with a takedown into Bloodthorn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloodthorn trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Bloodthorn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Marcus Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bloodthorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodthorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloodthorn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bloodthorn escapes and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Miller is looking to regain half guard here but Bloodthorn keeps moving and retains side control.
Bloodthorn working away.
Bloodthorn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bloodthorn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miller holds on to Bloodthorn's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.
Bloodthorn trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller sneaks back into half guard.
Bloodthorn is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bloodthorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloodthorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bloodthorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bloodthorn wants to get up but he can't break Miller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bloodthorn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bloodthorn drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Bloodthorn off! Bloodthorn jumps back into Miller's guard.
Bloodthorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodthorn wants to stand and escape but instead Miller has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bloodthorn trying to control the position.
Miller slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller scores with a nice body kick.
Bloodthorn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bloodthorn lands a head kick. Miller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bloodthorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcus Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
Bloodthorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Bloodthorn misses with a kick to the body.
Miller lands a body shot.
Bloodthorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bloodthorn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodthorn throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Bloodthorn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bloodthorn ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Miller scores with a jab. Bloodthorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces Bloodthorn off the cage and back into range.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miller - that will leave a mark!
Miller tries to work over Bloodthorn's front leg with a kick but Bloodthorn checks it.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bloodthorn defends well and Miller ends up having to push Bloodthorn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bloodthorn smiles and moves away.
Eric Bloodthorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Miller.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bloodthorn on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller throws a wild body kick that Bloodthorn sees coming a mile off.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bloodthorn pushes Miller away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloodthorn looks to land a body kick but Miller moved away.
A big right from Miller misses.
Eric Bloodthorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller blocks a leg kick.
Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bloodthorn did well to prevent Miller getting side control.
Bloodthorn trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miller wants to take a breather but Bloodthorn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodthorn is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bloodthorn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bloodthorn has escaped and now he's on top!
Miller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bloodthorn uses it to pass to side control.
Bloodthorn is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
Bloodthorn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodthorn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Bloodthorn tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Miller is trying to control Bloodthorn's posture but Bloodthorn avoids it.
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 fight!
Marcus Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Miller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Brawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Barral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Brawn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barral shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brawn sprawls well. Brawn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barral gets slowly back to his feet.
Barral fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barral.
Barral closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brawn circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Barral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Brawn.
Nice sprawl there from Barral as Brawn shoots in.
Brawn dives in for a single leg takedown but Barral sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brawn is trying to pull guard but Barral has him pressed against the cage.
Barral blocks an uppercut.
Barral has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brawn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brawn tries to break the clinch but Barral is controlling the position.
Barral breaks from the clinch.
Barral closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brawn's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barral trying to control but Brawn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barral. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barral preventing the sweep.
Barral throws a big elbow that misses.
Barral is looking to work some ground and pound but Brawn has wrist control.
Barral sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brawn's guard.
Brawn is holding on to half guard well.
Brawn trying to hold on to Barral's head to control him but Barral postures up.
Brawn wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawn wants to get back to his feet.
Barral sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brawn is refusing to be controlled, as Barral sits in half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Paulo Barral wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brawn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brawn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barral closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brawn did well to prevent Barral getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barral 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.
Barral is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barral prevents Brawn from improving his position.
Barral missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barral is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brawn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brawn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barral seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brawn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawn wants to control but Barral is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brawn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barral.
Brawn is refusing to be controlled, as Barral sits in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Paulo Barral wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brawn shoots in for a takedown but Barral shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barral fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brawn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Barral as Brawn shoots in.
Brawn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barral sprawls well. Barral wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brawn gets slowly back to his feet.
Brawn shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Barral 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.
Barral tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brawn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brawn tries to clinch there but Barral circles away.
Barral defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brawn.
Brawn cracks Barral with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brawn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barral but Barral pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barral shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brawn sprawls well. Brawn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barral gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Barral, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Brawn with that takedown attempt.
Paulo Barral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Brawn.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barral ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barral no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brawn has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Barral to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Brawn is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Barral pulls down on the head and he's put Brawn to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paulo Barral!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Havoc could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mikhail Petrenko's chin.
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280 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Havoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikhail Petrenko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havoc rushes Petrenko and presses him up against the cage.
Havoc swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Havoc takes an elbow to the forehead.
Havoc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrenko lands an elbow just above Havoc 's eye.
Havoc avoiding damage as Petrenko throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Havoc as Petrenko tries to tie him up.
Petrenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Petrenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Havoc managing to block the knees to the body from Petrenko.
Petrenko landing knees to the head.
Petrenko lands an elbow that stopped Havoc in his tracks for a moment.
Havoc blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Havoc.
Petrenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Havoc.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havoc blocks a body shot from Petrenko.
Knees in the clinch landing for Petrenko.
Petrenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Havoc's face.
Havoc throws a head punch that misses.
Havoc scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc avoids a wild elbow strike from Petrenko.
Petrenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Havoc blocks the elbow strike.
Havoc takes an elbow to the temple.
Petrenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Petrenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petrenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Petrenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Petrenko misses with a knee strike.
Havoc swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrenko lands a knee 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!
Petrenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Havoc working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Havoc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Havoc.
A right hook to the body lands for Havoc.
Petrenko looks winded!
A short right from Havoc.
It looks like Mikhail Petrenko has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Havoc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Havoc avoiding damage as Petrenko throws knees to the body.
Havoc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrenko takes a shot to the head.
Petrenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrenko is rocked!
Petrenko misses with some punches.
Petrenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrenko lands an elbow just above Havoc 's eye.
Petrenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Havoc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Havoc has managed to clinch.
Havoc lands with a light punch inside.
Petrenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petrenko blocks an uppercut.
Havoc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrenko backwards.
Petrenko tumbles to the floor! Havoc threw a big shot that dropped him and now Havoc is on top looking to finish! Petrenko has guard but can he survive?!
Petrenko is still in real trouble! Can Havoc finish him?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Havoc stands up from Petrenko's guard - Havoc perhaps looking for a knockout.
Havoc moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko misses with the head strike.
Petrenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrenko throws an elbow that misses.
Petrenko looking to throw knees to the head but Havoc is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Havoc.
Petrenko is rocked!
Petrenko lands an elbow inside that Havoc shrugs off.
Havoc creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Petrenko's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Petrenko drops to his knees and Havoc pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Havoc!
In his post fight interview, Lee Havoc started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Herbault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Herbault!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart tries to work over Herbault's front leg with a kick but Herbault checks it.
Stewart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Uncle Jim's Garage in the buildup to the fight.
Herbault checks a leg kick.
Stewart misses with a body kick.
Herbault is looking to clinch but Stewart is avoiding it.
Herbault tries to clinch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Herbault counters by clinching up.
Herbault's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Herbault's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Herbault controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Herbault tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herbault.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Herbault.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Herbault blocking some punches.
Stewart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as Herbault controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbault blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herbault keeps control of Stewart as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stewart tries to break the clinch but Herbault is controlling the position.
A short right from Herbault on the inside.
Stewart lands a hook that snaps the head of Herbault backwards.
Herbault tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Herbault avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Herbault uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herbault.
Herbault lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stewart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Herbault blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herbault lands with a short shot to the head.
Herbault can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
Herbault tries to throw a body punch but Stewart avoids it by throwing Herbault back against the cage.
Herbault lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart is looking to break free of the clinch but Herbault has double underhooks.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
Herbault doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Herbault.
Stewart tries to work over Herbault's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Stewart.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Herbault lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart manages to break the clinch.
Stewart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stewart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Thomas Stewart has been cut.
Herbault chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stewart can pounce on him.
Stewart thuds a left hand into Herbault's body.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Herbault moves away and avoids it.
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Herbault holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as Herbault controls his hands.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Herbault.
Stewart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart tries a body shot but Herbault blocks it.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Herbault uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herbault tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herbault pushes Stewart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stewart is trying to break the clinch but Herbault is controlling him.
Herbault presses Stewart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herbault pushes Stewart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Stewart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Herbault.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Herbault works on Stewart's body with a couple of short punches.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herbault can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Herbault uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herbault has Stewart pushed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Herbault is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Herbault blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Thomas Stewart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Stewart's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stewart pushes Herbault away with a front kick.
Herbault walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stewart.
Herbault tries to clinch but Stewart is having none of it.
Herbault connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herbault.
Stewart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Herbault is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Stewart like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Stewart from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emmanuel Herbault!
Emmanuel Herbault 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie De Armilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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165 lbs
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155 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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Louie De Armilly!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moore misses with a body kick.
Moore throws a hook but De Armilly blocks it.
De Armilly moves out of range of the leg kick from Moore.
Moore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Armilly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Armilly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moore tries to clinch but De Armilly is having none of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moore!
Moore tries to work over De Armilly's front leg with a kick but De Armilly checks it.
De Armilly keeps the fight on the outside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that De Armilly 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.
Moore throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore looks to clinch
and De Armilly counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Armilly creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moore sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
De Armilly throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Moore works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Armilly throwing shots but Moore is blocking nicely.
De Armilly is pressing down on Moore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moore is holding on for now.
De Armilly 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.
Moore tries to get to full guard but De Armilly has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Armilly seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.
Moore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Armilly is just content to waste time from the top position. Moore takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
De Armilly throws a big right hand that misses.
De Armilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Armilly works over Moore with some ground and pound from guard.
De Armilly throws a strike but Moore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moore prevents De Armilly from getting back to his feet.
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.
Tom Moore has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Moore throws a wild body kick that De Armilly sees coming a mile off.
De Armilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moore throws a head kick but De Armilly moves out of range.
Moore tries to clinch but De Armilly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Moore.
Moore is looking to clinch.
Moore misses with a head kick.
De Armilly checks a low kick from Moore.
De Armilly checks the leg kick.
Moore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moore is looking to clinch but De Armilly is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Armilly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moore tries to clinch up.
De Armilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.
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 Tom Moore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moore misses with a hook.
Moore doesn't manage to clinch there - De Armilly circles away.
De Armilly moves out of range as Moore throws a body kick.
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moore walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moore tries to clinch but De Armilly is having none of it.
Moore throws the left hand but De Armilly avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore tries to clinch up
and De Armilly counters with a stiff right hand.
Tom Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore wants to clinch but De Armilly slips to the side
and De Armilly counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moore!
De Armilly working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
De Armilly lands some shots froms side control.
De Armilly working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Moore manages to work his way to half guard, despite De Armilly's best efforts.
De Armilly slips a nice elbow through Moore's hands, connecting with Moore's forehead.
De Armilly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Armilly is stalling here. Moore is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! De Armilly seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moore has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Armilly wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
De Armilly is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Moore trying to control the action but De Armilly is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to move into full mount but can't pass De Armilly's legs.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moore is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moore - that will leave a mark!
Moore doesn't manage to clinch there - De Armilly circles away.
Moore wants to clinch but De Armilly slips to the side
and De Armilly counters with a three punch combo that has Moore backing up. Moore nods at De Armilly to acknowledge the strikes.
Moore is rocked!
Tom Moore is winning the standup battle so far.
Moore looks to clinch
enabling De Armilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Moore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Moore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moore seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louie De Armilly 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Moore misses with a kick to the body.
Moore throws a leg kick but De Armilly moved away.
Moore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Armilly to score with a decent uppercut.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Armilly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Armilly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Armilly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Armilly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Armilly.
De Armilly prevents Moore from improving his position.
De Armilly working Moore over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Armilly working Moore over with strikes.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Armilly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but De Armilly is very close to passing his half guard.
De Armilly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moore is not content to let De Armilly control the position.
De Armilly slips a nice elbow through Moore's hands, connecting with Moore's forehead.
Louie De Armilly has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Armilly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moore defending well though.
Moore has hold of De Armilly's hands but De Armilly slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Armilly looks to land a strike but Moore avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
De Armilly trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
De Armilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Armilly trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
De Armilly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Louie De Armilly has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Armilly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Moore throws a push kick but De Armilly slaps the foot to one side.
Moore tries to clinch there but De Armilly circles away.
Moore scores with a head kick.
Moore is looking to land body kicks.
Moore gets caught napping as De Armilly dives in and scores a takedown. Moore manages to retain guard.
De Armilly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Armilly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Armilly scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Armilly trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Armilly connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Armilly throws an elbow that misses. Moore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Armilly's guard. Nice move by Moore!
Moore trying to control but De Armilly is working from the bottom.
Moore is looking to stand up but De Armilly won't let him.
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 fight!
Louie De Armilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Armilly 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louie De Armilly!
Louie De Armilly thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tom Moore spoke after the fight, saying 'no not again damn you '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rod Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Baptista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders comes to the cage accompanied by Freddie Gibbs - Still Livin'. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Angelo Baptista enters the cage!
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217 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rod Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angelo Baptista!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baptista swivels and escapes.
We've been hearing reports that Sanders has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sanders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baptista lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanders takes a step back to recover.
We've been informed that Baptista has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sanders takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Rod Sanders has been cut.
Sanders throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baptista connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanders lands a high kick!
Sanders throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baptista throws a big shot that misses.
Baptista feints a jab promting Sanders to slip. Baptista then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sanders slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sanders looks for the body kick but Baptista saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baptista. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders scores with a nice right hand.
Baptista throws a looping overhand right but Sanders ducks down to avoid it.
Baptista takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanders shoots in looking for a takedown. Baptista tries to sprawl out of it but Sanders keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baptista manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanders misses with a body kick.
Rod Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanders throws a low kick but Baptista moves out of range easily.
Baptista moves out of range as Sanders throws a body kick.
Sanders misses with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanders.
Sanders scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws a big shot that misses.
Baptista has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanders.
Baptista fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanders misses with a low kick.
Baptista throws a chopping leg kick but Sanders manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baptista bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanders's head.
Sanders catches Baptista with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baptista tries to clinch up but Sanders circles away and keeps his distance.
Baptista rushes Sanders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baptista lands a shoulder strike.
Sanders wants to break free but Baptista has control.
Sanders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baptista tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Baptista back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baptista misses with a body punch.
Baptista lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Baptista'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
Baptista throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanders.
Sanders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Baptista throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
Baptista's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baptista lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanders.
Good work by Baptista as he checks the leg kick.
Baptista slips under a jab from Sanders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Baptista as Sanders shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baptista was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanders.
Sanders lands a nice looking kick to the body. Baptista takes a step back to recover.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baptista, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Sanders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baptista tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
Angelo Baptista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Sanders there.
Sanders scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Angelo Baptista will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rod Sanders's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baptista connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanders dips to his left and cracks Baptista with an uppercut!
Sanders throws a head kick that Baptista semi-blocks.
Baptista gets caught napping as Sanders dives in and scores a takedown. Baptista manages to retain guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Baptista wants to hit a switch here but Sanders passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Baptista there!
Baptista is trying to escape the mount.
Baptista tries to hold on but Sanders postures up.
Baptista is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sanders lands a heavy elbow.
Baptista regains half guard.
Sanders slips a nice elbow through Baptista's hands, connecting with Baptista's forehead.
Baptista trying to hold on to Sanders's head to control him but Sanders postures up.
Sanders keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baptista tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanders is trying for a kimura here. Baptista looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sanders wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rod Sanders!
Rod Sanders bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Gorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Steinburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorman comes to the cage accompanied by Pinned Down. Steinburg has chosen Under and Over It - Five Finger Death Punch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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223 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glen Gorman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Steinburg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorman misses with a few strikes there.
Steinburg throws a looping overhand right but Gorman ducks down to avoid it.
Steinburg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gorman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steinburg stalks Gorman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gorman's face. Gorman staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Glen Gorman has been cut.
Gorman scores with a shot to the body.
Steinburg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gorman is out of range.
Gorman throws out a leg kick but Steinburg moves out of range and Gorman only half commits.
Gorman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steinburg misses with a head kick.
Steinburg throws an overhand right that lands on Gorman's shoulder, as Gorman tries to avoid the shot.
Gorman wants to clinch.
Steinburg throws a series of strikes that have Gorman backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steinburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gorman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Billy Steinburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steinburg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gorman.
Gorman tries to clinch but Steinburg is having none of it.
Steinburg scores with a hook to the body. Gorman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gorman scores with a one two! Steinburg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorman connects with a body shot.
Gorman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gorman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steinburg avoiding damage as Gorman throws knees to the body.
Gorman scores with a shot to the side of Steinburg's head.
Gorman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steinburg avoids it.
Gorman swings wildly with an uppercut but Steinburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steinburg misses with the head strike.
Steinburg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorman.
Steinburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steinburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gorman trying to land knees to the body.
Steinburg trying to land knees to the body.
Gorman avoiding damage.
Steinburg blocks a body shot from Gorman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steinburg has a couple of punches blocked by Gorman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gorman tries a body shot but Steinburg blocks it.
Steinburg lands with a light punch inside.
Steinburg avoiding damage as Gorman throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Steinburg fails to land.
Steinburg tries a knee to the head but Gorman blocks it.
Steinburg blocking some punches.
Steinburg misses with a punch on the inside.
Steinburg misses with the head strike.
Gorman lands a nice uppercut.
Steinburg misses with the head strike.
Steinburg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gorman trying to land knees to the body.
Steinburg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gorman slows down the pace here.
Steinburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steinburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorman taking a breather.
Gorman tries to land a knee to the head but Steinburg blocks with his arms.
Steinburg tries to break free but Gorman pushes him back against the cage.
Steinburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorman's elbow.
Good body shot from Gorman.
A left hand lands to the body for Gorman.
Steinburg has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Steinburg lands a left hand.
Gorman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gorman tries to throw a body punch but Steinburg avoids it by throwing Gorman back against the cage.
Gorman blocks an uppercut.
Steinburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steinburg blocks a body shot from Gorman.
Gorman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steinburg.
A short uppercut from Gorman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steinburg is defending well for now.
Steinburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gorman blocks an uppercut.
Steinburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorman lands a hook that snaps the head of Steinburg backwards.
It looks like Billy Steinburg has been cut.
Gorman is trying to force a seperation but Steinburg has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gorman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gorman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steinburg is defending well for now.
Steinburg breaks from the clinch.
Steinburg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gorman.
Steinburg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steinburg is looking to clinch.
Steinburg tries to clinch but Gorman moves out of range.
Gorman misses with a low kick.
Gorman scores with a shot to the body.
Steinburg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gorman tries to bum rush Steinburg with a series of wild strikes but Steinburg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steinburg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steinburg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gorman under the eye.
Steinburg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gorman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gorman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gorman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steinburg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Gorman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steinburg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steinburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steinburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gorman tries to stall but Steinburg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Gorman.
Steinburg crunches a lovely knee into Gorman's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gorman.
Steinburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorman backwards.
Steinburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gorman has a couple of punches blocked by Steinburg.
Gorman misses with a body punch.
Steinburg misses with a punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steinburg in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steinburg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorman tries to work over Steinburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gorman managing to block the knees to the body from Steinburg.
Steinburg lands an uppercut.
Gorman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steinburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steinburg has a couple of punches blocked by Gorman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Steinburg.
Steinburg misses with the head strike.
Gorman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steinburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Gorman.
Steinburg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steinburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorman misses with a series of wild punches.
Steinburg checks the leg kick.
Glen Gorman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steinburg. Gorman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gorman throws a series of punches but Steinburg moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Gorman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steinburg missing with a left hand there. Gorman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steinburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Steinburg misses.
Gorman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steinburg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steinburg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gorman misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinburg throws a nice looking combination but Gorman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steinburg swings for the body but Gorman moves out of range.
Steinburg cracks Gorman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Steinburg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gorman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gorman duly obliges.
Steinburg doesn't manage to clinch there - Gorman circles away.
Gorman connects with a body shot.
Steinburg lands a leg kick that knocks Gorman off balance momentarily.
Steinburg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gorman throws a low kick but Steinburg moves out of range easily.
Steinburg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steinburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gorman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steinburg misses the jab.
Steinburg moves into the clinch.
Gorman lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gorman avoids it.
Gorman can't find room to land a body shot as Steinburg controls the action.
Steinburg working aggressively here.
Steinburg lands a nice uppercut.
Steinburg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steinburg prevents a body shot from Gorman.
Gorman landing knees to the body.
Steinburg is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Gorman.
A shot in the inside from Gorman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorman crunches a lovely knee into Steinburg's ribcage.
Gorman tries a knee to the head but Steinburg blocks it.
Steinburg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steinburg lands a left hand.
Gorman managing to block the knees to the body from Steinburg.
Steinburg avoiding damage as Gorman throws knees to the body.
Steinburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Gorman stalling against the cage.
Gorman lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glen Gorman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steinburg misses with the head strike.
Gorman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steinburg scores with a shot to the side of Gorman's head.
Gorman tries a body shot but Steinburg blocks it.
Gorman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gorman misses with a body punch.
Steinburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Gorman.
Steinburg can't find room to land a body shot as Gorman controls the action.
Gorman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steinburg avoids it.
Gorman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steinburg as Gorman tries to tie him up.
Steinburg can't find room to land a body shot as Gorman controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steinburg.
Gorman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steinburg avoiding damage as Gorman throws knees to the body.
Gorman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Steinburg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gorman doesn't manage to clinch there - Steinburg circles away.
Gorman slips a jab from Steinburg.
A bone on bone clash there as Steinburg blocks the leg kick.
Gorman lands a glancing blow to the side of Steinburg's head.
Gorman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gorman looks to land a combination but Steinburg avoids it well.
Steinburg clinches.
Steinburg misses with some punches.
Steinburg throws a head punch that misses.
Gorman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steinburg backwards.
Steinburg misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Gorman.
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!
Gorman stalls.
Gorman tries to throw a body punch but Steinburg avoids it by throwing Gorman back against the cage.
Gorman avoiding damage as Steinburg throws knees to the body.
Steinburg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Gorman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinburg prevents a body shot from Gorman.
Gorman connects with a knee to the head.
Gorman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gorman looking to throw knees to the head but Steinburg is blocking nicely.
Gorman tries to land knees in the clinch but Steinburg avoids the damage to the body.
Gorman working aggressively here.
Gorman is working Steinburg over against the cage.
Gorman scores with a shoulder strike.
Gorman works on Steinburg's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Gorman.
Gorman lands a body shot.
Steinburg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gorman scores a nice knee to the body.
Gorman trying to land knees to the body.
Steinburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steinburg takes a shot to the head.
Steinburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steinburg misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinburg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steinburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gorman looks to land a combination but Steinburg avoids it well.
Gorman slips under a jab from Steinburg.
Gorman is looking to wear down Steinburg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steinburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Gorman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gorman doesn't manage to clinch there - Steinburg circles away.
Gorman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glen Gorman is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gorman.
Gorman misses with a wild combination.
Steinburg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gorman thuds a left hand into Steinburg's body.
Gorman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steinburg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steinburg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gorman slips under a jab from Steinburg.
Steinburg tries to clinch there but Gorman circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorman scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Steinburg.
Steinburg wants to clinch up but Gorman keeps it at a distance.
Gorman connects with a looping right hand.
Gorman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steinburg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gorman is out of range and Steinburg settles back down.
Gorman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gorman thumps Steinburg with a low kick.
Steinburg swings for the body but Gorman moves out of range.
Gorman tries to keep at a distance but Steinburg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gorman trying to control the position but instead, Steinburg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gorman into the cage.
Steinburg lands a good knee to the midsection. Gorman won't want to take too many of those.
Gorman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorman taking a breather.
Gorman lands a shoulder strike.
Gorman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Steinburg lands a nice knee to the body.
Steinburg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steinburg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steinburg working aggressively here.
Gorman misses with some punches.
Gorman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steinburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Gorman.
A head punch on the inside from Gorman fails to land.
Steinburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steinburg lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steinburg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gorman's head.
Steinburg wants to clinch.
Steinburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Gorman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Gorman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gorman 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Gorman!
After winning the bout, Glen Gorman 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 Fabio Cusano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabio Cusano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ross Stuart!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuart moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stuart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stuart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cusano momentarily.
Cusano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stuart connects with a right hand. Cusano shakes it off.
Cusano thumps Stuart with a low kick.
Stuart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cusano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stuart is aware though and is defending well.
Cusano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cusano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stuart defends well.
Stuart working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cusano's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stuart looking to sit in guard and control but Cusano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cusano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stuart is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stuart has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cusano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stuart has managed to get both his arms back between Cusano's legs - danger averted.
Cusano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stuart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cusano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stuart passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stuart slips a nice elbow through Cusano's hands, connecting with Cusano's forehead.
Stuart wants to pass to mount but Cusano is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stuart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stuart trying to control from Cusano's half guard. Cusano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cusano pushes a forearm under Stuart's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stuart is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Cusano!
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pop
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