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L.V.P. - Kvasov vs. Anielski PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Lubanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neck has chosen Welcome to the jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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3 - 1 - 0 |
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakub Lubanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pencil Neck!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neck misses with a body shot
letting Lubanski counter with a right hand.
Neck misses with a double jab.
Lubanski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Neck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lubanski as he jumps to the side.
Neck misses with a left hand
and Lubanski counters with a stiff right hand.
Lubanski blocks a head kick by Neck.
Neck throws a right and a left that Lubanski avoids nicely.
Neck has his takedown stuffed
and Lubanski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lubanski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Neck's hands.
Neck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Neck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neck shoots for a double leg takedown but Lubanski sprawls well. He's pushed Neck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lubanski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jakub Lubanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pencil Neck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck throws a sloppy head kick
and Lubanski counters with a single leg into guard. Neck didn't expect that.
Neck wants to control the position but Lubanski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lubanski is controlling the pace.
Neck holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Neck wants to control but Lubanski passes into side.
Lubanski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Neck's legs.
Neck is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lubanski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lubanski is staying tight to Neck's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Neck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lubanski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lubanski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Neck wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lubanski controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lubanski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neck is not content to let Lubanski control the position.
Neck sneaks back into half guard.
Neck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neck is pressing down on Lubanski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Neck is looking for a triangle here but Lubanski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Neck tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Lubanski working away.
Neck tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Lubanski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lubanski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Neck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lubanski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Neck struggling a bit here.
Lubanski wants to control but Neck is keeping him busy.
Neck tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neck is pushing Lubanski's head away, looking to escape. Lubanski manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lubanski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Neck's guard.
Neck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Lubanski 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.
Lubanski misses with a hook
and Neck counters with a one-two to the body.
Neck shoots in for a takedown but Lubanski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Neck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lubanski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neck somewhat.
Neck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neck misses with a takedown
and Lubanski counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Lubanski has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jakub Lubanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pencil Neck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lubanski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neck.
Jakub Lubanski is winning the standup battle so far.
Lubanski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Neck misses with the body kick
and Lubanski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lubanski is aware though and is defending well.
Lubanski is pushing down on Neck's leg trying to pass to half guard. Neck is fighting to maintain full guard but Lubanski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lubanski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neck tries to get to full guard but Lubanski has control of the leg.
Lubanski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lubanski is thwarting Neck's attempts to control the position.
Lubanski trying to mount his opponent but Neck defends it.
Neck is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck trying to hold on to Lubanski's head to control him but Lubanski postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lubanski is looking to advance position but Neck won't allow it.
Neck wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lubanski is thwarting Neck's attempts to control the position.
Lubanski not doing much here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lubanski pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lubanski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Neck has a takedown stuffed.
Neck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pencil Neck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lubanski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lubanski.
Lubanski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Neck. Neck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Neck tries for a takedown but Lubanski circles away easily
and Lubanski counters with a right hand to the body.
Neck is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lubanski scores with a takedown into Neck's guard.
Neck wants to sweep here but Lubanski controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lubanski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Neck can't keep his opponent in guard - Lubanski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neck won't allow Lubanski to pass to mount.
Lubanski trying to control from half guard but Neck is working away.
Neck trying to control but Lubanski postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Lubanski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lubanski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lubanski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Neck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lubanski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lubanski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neck can do to turn this around?
Neck fails with the takedown
and Lubanski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neck misses with a looping right.
Neck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lubanski throwing a counter right hand but Neck manages to avoid it.
Neck misses with a kick to the body
and Lubanski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lubanski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neck can't keep his opponent in guard - Lubanski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck is defending against the submission attempts here by Lubanski.
Neck trying to control from the bottom.
Neck is trying to stand.
Neck wants to control but Lubanski is keeping busy.
Neck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lubanski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lubanski trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lubanski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lubanski is looking for a kimura but Neck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lubanski to get the leverage.
Lubanski trying to control from half guard but Neck is working away.
Lubanski seems to be looking for submissions.
Neck is looking to improve his position.
Neck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neck pulls Lubanski in close to prevent any damage.
Lubanski trying to control but Neck is working from the bottom.
Neck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lubanski looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Neck motions for Lubanski to come forward. Neck throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lubanski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Neck shoots in but no luck this time.
Lubanski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jakub Lubanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pencil Neck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jakub Lubanski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lubanski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lubanski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lubanski dives in and scores a takedown into Neck's guard.
Neck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lubanski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lubanski is stalling in the full guard.
Pencil Neck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lubanski tries to free his leg and advance position but Neck is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Lubanski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lubanski 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Lubanski!
Pencil Neck spoke after the fight, saying 'Dang, I think I broke my hip.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wendell Sailor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sailor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blackalicious - It's Going Down. Wendell Sailor struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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208 lbs
20 - 18 - 0 |
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224 lbs
30 - 25 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wendell Sailor!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter fails with the takedown.
Walter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Stephan Walter has been cut.
Walter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sailor tries to avoid it but Walter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sailor to the ground. Sailor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sailor! But no joy.
Walter gets a double leg takedown into Sailor's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sailor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sailor is trying to control the position but Walter postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailor wants to sweep but no luck.
Walter throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walter is fighting to break Sailor's control of his arms but Sailor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Walter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sailor's head.
Sailor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walter lands a couple of elbows.
Walter postures up in Sailor's guard and throws a big left but Sailor blocks it.
Walter scoring with some ground and pound.
Sailor is rocked!
It looks like Wendell Sailor has been cut.
Walter arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sailor's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stephan Walter!
Stephan Walter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that V-Mask Clothing (10%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Palmeiras dives in and grabs Moreno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moreno pushes down on O Palmeiras's head and hops out.
Moreno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moreno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moreno lands a knee to the body.
O Palmeiras looking to throw knees to the head but Moreno is blocking nicely.
O Palmeiras looking to throw knees to the head but Moreno is blocking nicely.
O Palmeiras tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moreno smiles and moves away.
O Palmeiras drives through with a takedown into guard.
O Palmeiras in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moreno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
O Palmeiras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Palmeiras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. O Palmeiras presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Knees to the body from Moreno.
Knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has O Palmeiras in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
O Palmeiras looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Palmeiras is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Our sources have told us that O Palmeiras has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
O Palmeiras is breathing heavily.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Palmeiras lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
O Palmeiras taking a breather.
O Palmeiras is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moreno prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moreno lands a good knee to the midsection. O Palmeiras won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Palmeiras takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras has been cut.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Palmeiras lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but O Palmeiras avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno lands a knee to the head.
O Palmeiras is looking for a takedown.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
Moreno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moreno with a knee to the head.
Moreno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
O Palmeiras is trying to pull guard but Moreno has him pressed against the cage.
Moreno crunches a lovely knee into O Palmeiras's ribcage.
Moreno lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
Moreno lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moreno scores with a knee to the head.
Moreno scores with a knee to the head.
Moreno's coach down at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moreno's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moreno connects with a nasty looking knee right to O Palmeiras's face.
Moreno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moreno lands a good knee to the midsection. O Palmeiras won't want to take too many of those.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
O Palmeiras takes a knee to the side of the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moreno with a knee to the head.
Moreno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Palmeiras's defenses.
O Palmeiras fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but O Palmeiras avoids the damage to the body.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras's cut is getting worse.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno lands an elbow inside.
O Palmeiras takes an elbow to the temple.
Moreno crunches a lovely knee into O Palmeiras's ribcage.
Moreno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Palmeiras's defenses.
O Palmeiras pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moreno working O Palmeiras over with knees to the body.
Moreno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
Moreno landing knees to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Palmeiras lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
Moreno lands an elbow that stopped O Palmeiras in his tracks for a moment.
Moreno landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Moreno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moreno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras shoots and misses
and Moreno counters by clinching up.
O Palmeiras breaks from the clinch.
O Palmeiras tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moreno defends well and O Palmeiras ends up having to push Moreno into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
O Palmeiras tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moreno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Palmeiras somewhat.
O Palmeiras sets himself, and Moreno steps forward looking for the clinch! O Palmeiras avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno pushes O Palmeiras up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno with a knee to the head.
O Palmeiras on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Palmeiras tries to pull guard but Moreno holds him up against the cage and eventually O Palmeiras drops back down to his feet.
Moreno connects with a knee to the head.
O Palmeiras is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has O Palmeiras in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oh O Palmeiras is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Palmeiras lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moreno crunches a lovely knee into O Palmeiras's ribcage.
O Palmeiras seems to have got his legs back now.
Moreno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moreno blocks an uppercut.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Palmeiras avoids it.
Knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno lands an elbow inside.
Moreno working O Palmeiras over with knees to the body.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Palmeiras is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreno obliges.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has O Palmeiras in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
Moreno connects with a knee to the head.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Palmeiras avoids it.
Moreno lands a damaging elbow.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras tries to pull guard but Moreno holds him up against the cage and eventually O Palmeiras drops back down to his feet.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has O Palmeiras in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Palmeiras is defending well for now.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Moreno misses with a knee to the head.
O Palmeiras on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Palmeiras is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moreno to keep the fight standing.
O Palmeiras wants to break free but Moreno has control.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has O Palmeiras in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moreno working O Palmeiras over with knees to the body.
Moreno lands a good knee to the midsection. O Palmeiras won't want to take too many of those.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Palmeiras avoids it.
O Palmeiras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
Paulo Moreno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moreno crunches a lovely knee into O Palmeiras's ribcage.
Moreno lands an elbow that stopped O Palmeiras in his tracks for a moment.
Moreno scores with a knee to the head.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Palmeiras avoids it.
O Palmeiras blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Palmeiras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Moreno.
O Palmeiras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but O Palmeiras avoids the damage to the body.
O Palmeiras blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreno obliges.
Moreno crunches a lovely knee into O Palmeiras's ribcage.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Palmeiras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moreno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Palmeiras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras lands a shot to the body.
O Palmeiras jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moreno walks away with a smile on his face. O Palmeiras gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
O Palmeiras tries for a takedown but Moreno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moreno has closed the distance and engaged O Palmeiras in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moreno.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
O Palmeiras on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Moreno crunches a lovely knee into O Palmeiras's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
A knee to the head by Moreno.
O Palmeiras on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Palmeiras swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Palmeiras taking a breather.
Moreno landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Moreno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Moreno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Palmeiras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moreno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
O Palmeiras tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Palmeiras avoids it.
O Palmeiras wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Palmeiras takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno working O Palmeiras over with knees to the body.
Moreno lands a good knee to the midsection. O Palmeiras won't want to take too many of those.
Moreno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
O Palmeiras on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Palmeiras managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Palmeiras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
O Palmeiras is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
O Palmeiras managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
O Palmeiras managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
O Palmeiras tries to circle away but Moreno has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreno obliges.
O Palmeiras wants to break free but Moreno has control.
Moreno lands a good knee to the midsection. O Palmeiras won't want to take too many of those.
Moreno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has O Palmeiras in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras misses with the head strike.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moreno has O Palmeiras pressed against the cage, preventing O Palmeiras from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
O Palmeiras looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
O Palmeiras manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Palmeiras takes an elbow to the forehead.
O Palmeiras looking to slow down the pace here.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Palmeiras.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Palmeiras is trying to break the clinch but Moreno is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras wants to break free but Moreno has control.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
O Palmeiras misses with a punch to the body.
O Palmeiras manages to break the clinch.
O Palmeiras gets tackled into the cage by Moreno. Moreno maintains the clinch.
O Palmeiras on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Palmeiras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moreno moves into the clinch.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but O Palmeiras avoids the damage to the body.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
O Palmeiras tries to circle away but Moreno has him pinned against the cage.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Palmeiras tries to pull guard but Moreno won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno working O Palmeiras over with knees to the body.
O Palmeiras avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Palmeiras avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moreno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Moreno landing knees to the head.
Paulo Moreno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moreno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
O Palmeiras missing with knees to the body.
O Palmeiras looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Palmeiras avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from O Palmeiras fails to land.
O Palmeiras throws a head punch that misses.
O Palmeiras controlling the action here for a moment.
O Palmeiras on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Palmeiras wants to break free but Moreno has control.
O Palmeiras managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Moreno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moreno 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Moreno!
Paulo Moreno gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendes comes to the cage accompanied by Steve McQueen. Chad Mendes had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Chad Mendes looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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40
146 lbs
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35
134 lbs
10 - 12 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Martin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes misses the jab.
Martin goes for a double leg but Mendes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mendes continues to drive forward.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $625 fee) in the buildup to the fight.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendes slaps away a takedown attempt from Martin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chad Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Martin.
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendes tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendes to the ground. Mendes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been informed that Martin 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.
Mendes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martin.
Mendes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Mendes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendes sprawls well. Mendes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendes.
Chad Mendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Mendes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendes throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendes tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendes to the ground. Mendes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Mendes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martin is defended easily by Mendes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martin.
Mendes scores with a decent looking hook.
Martin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martin tries for a kimura but Mendes is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin looking to control but instead Mendes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Martin controlling the pace.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working.
Martin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Martin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martin is keen to just control but Mendes is a slippery customer.
Martin seems to be looking for submissions.
Martin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Martin's attempts to control the action.
Martin looking to secure an arm triangle but Mendes defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes 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.
Mendes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mendes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mendes throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Mendes is looking to wear down Martin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendes defends well and Martin ends up having to push Mendes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chad Mendes is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Mendes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendes misses with a few strikes there.
Martin goes for a double leg but Mendes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mendes continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martin.
It looked like Mendes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chad Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Martin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Martin checks it well.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Mendes sprawls well.
Mendes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mendes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mendes after a bit of a struggle.
Martin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mendes wants to stall.
Martin tries to pull guard but Mendes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mendes gets through Martin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendes pushes Martin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendes can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Martin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mendes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mendes stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Mendes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes stuffs the takedown.
Mendes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Mendes misses with a wild body shot.
Mendes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendes misses with a body shot.
Martin with the counter takedown but Mendes avoids it easily.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendes as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martin.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes stuffs the takedown.
Martin shoots and misses
and Mendes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mendes works Martin's body with a nice hook.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendes as he avoids it easily.
Mendes throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendes sets himself, and Martin steps forward looking for the clinch! Mendes avoids it this time.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendes scores with a nice strike.
Mendes just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Mendes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendes lands a slapping body shot.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Steve Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin darts in looking for a takedown but Mendes gets double underhooks and turns Martin into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mendes.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendes stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Mendes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Martin moves out of range as Mendes strikes.
Martin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendes defends it well.
Mendes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martin.
It looked like Mendes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Martin.
Martin goes for a double leg but Mendes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mendes continues to drive forward.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendes as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Mendes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chad Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Martin.
Mendes lands with a good body shot.
Martin avoids the body shot from Mendes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch lands to the side of Martin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin avoids the body shot from Mendes.
Mendes stuffs the takedown.
Mendes is looking to clinch.
Martin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendes defends it well.
Mendes throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mendes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mendes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendes looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Mendes throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendes as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin looks for a takedown but Mendes sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Martin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendes defends it well.
Mendes misses with a low kick as Martin jumps back.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendes as he jumps to the side.
Mendes misses with a looping left.
Martin slips under a jab from Mendes.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Mendes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mendes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martin tries for a takedown but Mendes manages to get underhooks.
Martin has Mendes pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendes has Martin pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mendes.
Mendes gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Mendes manages to break the clinch.
Mendes stalks Martin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martin's face. Martin staggers backwards, shaken.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendes tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendes moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is pressed up against the cage. Martin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mendes down to the mat. Mendes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Martin moves out of range as Mendes strikes.
Steve Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendes throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chad Mendes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendes throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Martin blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendes, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Mendes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Mendes!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chad Mendes waved his t-shirt featuring Namunamu Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gully God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). God comes to the cage accompanied by justin morgan gin and juice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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35
166 lbs
30 - 15 - 2 |
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168 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gully God!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Van Kelly!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
God keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
God is looking to counter punch.
Kelly shoots in but no luck this time.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Gully God has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Kelly.
Kelly is looking to clinch but God is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly darts in looking for a takedown but God gets double underhooks and turns Kelly into the cage.
God appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as God sprawls well. God wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kelly clinches.
God goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables God to keep the fight standing.
God breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
God gets caught flat footed, as Kelly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kelly throwing strikes from guard but God blocks nicely.
Kelly distracts God with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kelly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
God wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
God working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelly.
God avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
God trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
God pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage.
Kelly postures up in God's guard and throws a big left but God blocks it.
Kelly postures up in God's guard and throws a big left but God blocks it.
Kelly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
God seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
God looking for a sweep. Not yet God, not yet.
Kelly is looking to work some ground and pound but God has wrist control.
God working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelly.
Kelly throwing strikes from guard but God blocks nicely.
God is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelly shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from God misses the target.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown but God manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
God is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with God but God pushes him off and we're back to square one.
God is looking to counter punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly blocks a jab.
Kelly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Van Kelly will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kelly shoots in but God avoids the takedown attempt easily.
God throws a one two combo.
It looks like Van Kelly has been cut.
God throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but God shows good takedown defense.
Kelly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming God to the mat! God manages to get full guard.
God preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is looking to work some ground and pound but God has wrist control.
Kelly postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! God is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kelly, into his guard.
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. God is aware though and is defending well.
Kelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. God gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
God not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. God doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. God manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
God trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
God controlling from the top position.
Kelly has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. God 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 Kelly.
Kelly is looking for a sweep.
God controls the position from side control.
God trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
Kelly tries to bench press God off him but God keeps the position.
Kelly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is trying to work for a sweep but God has mounted him!
God prevents Kelly from getting the reversal.
God controlling his opponent.
Kelly is working to get back to half guard.
Kelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kelly is squirming around, avoiding God's attempts to control the action.
God punishing his opponent with strikes.
God scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kelly?
God tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Van Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! God connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kelly is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kelly looking for submissions off his back.
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
God not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gully God dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Van Kelly's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kelly shoots in and drives through. God sprawls well.
God punishes Kelly's body with a nice straight punch.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt - God sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
God keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gully God has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Kelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God stuffs the takedown.
Kelly with a lazy takedown attempt
and God counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab from God.
Gully God is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in God's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. God manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
God breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly has a takedown stuffed.
God throwing a counter right hand but Kelly manages to avoid it.
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!
Kelly looks for a takedown but God sprawls well.
Kelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
God throws a big counter combination but Kelly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelly closes the distance but God moves to the side
and God counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as God sprawls well. God wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like God was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kelly dives in for a single leg takedown but God sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
God stalks Kelly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kelly's face. Kelly staggers backwards, shaken.
Kelly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
God is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kelly closes this distance looking for a takedown but God circles away.
God swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gully God is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
God dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but God pushes him off.
It looked like God wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gully God showed his dominance in that final round.
I think God 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gully God!
Gully God made sure to mention his sponsor, VIRAL COMBAT in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Point Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ashley Sheilds enters the cage!
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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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
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Point Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashley Sheilds!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheilds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sheilds misses with a low kick.
Fighter thuds his right hand into Sheilds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Sheilds - just one landing.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Fighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheilds counters with a straight right hand.
Sheilds looks to land a left hand but Fighter moved out of range nicely.
Sheilds blocks a jab.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheilds manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheilds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fighter quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fighter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheilds throws a big elbow that misses.
Fighter 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.
Sheilds is in close to Fighter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheilds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sheilds lands a couple of elbows.
Sheilds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sheilds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sheilds wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving.
Fighter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sheilds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fighter.
Fighter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
Fighter is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheilds has wrist control.
Fighter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fighter throws a strike but Sheilds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sheilds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sheilds wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
Fighter looking to control.
Sheilds preventing the sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sheilds throws a big elbow that misses.
Fighter wants to sweep here but Sheilds controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds scoring with some ground and pound.
Sheilds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sheilds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sheilds landing with the ground and pound.
Fighter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sheilds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sheilds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fighter wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sheilds defends it easily.
Fighter wants to sweep here but Sheilds controlling him for the moment.
Sheilds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fighter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheilds's guard.
Fighter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sheilds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sheilds is trying to keep Fighter in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sheilds holds on and takes a little breather.
Sheilds keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
Fighter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter works over Sheilds with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ashley Sheilds will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sheilds throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Sheilds takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sheilds lunges at Fighter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fighter's hand.
Fighter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fighter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fighter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Sheilds coming out on top.
Sheilds throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it.
Fighter scores with the left hand. Sheilds knows he should have avoided that one.
Sheilds throws a body shot but no joy.
Sheilds wants to land a leg kick but Fighter is out of range.
Sheilds ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheilds is just out of range.
Sheilds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fighter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sheilds on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheilds sizes up Fighter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fighter misses with a hook. Sheilds ducked under it nicely.
Fighter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sheilds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheilds manages to avoid it.
Sheilds throws out a counter right but Fighter avoids it with no problem.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Sheilds throws a hook but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sheilds. Sheilds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheilds.
Sheilds throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter cracks Sheilds with a good jab.
Sheilds connects with a leg kick. Fighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fighter takes one to the chin there.
Sheilds throws an off balance right hand
and Fighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sheilds connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fighter scrambles back to his feet.
Sheilds misses with a low kick as Fighter jumps back.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheilds is just out of range.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheilds moves away.
Sheilds tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fighter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheilds.
A little feinted left hand from Fighter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sheilds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheilds throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sheilds needs to keep his hands up - Fighter had a free shot at his head there.
Sheilds ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
Fighter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sheilds looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fighter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sheilds has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sheilds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fighter lands an elbow.
Fighter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sheilds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fighter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fighter working the ground and pound.
Sheilds is rocked!
Sheilds is trying to improve his position.
Sheilds is still in real trouble! Can Fighter finish him?
Fighter scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sheilds is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Fighter can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Point Fighter!
During a confident post fight interview, Point Fighter 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Trager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romano Schoots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trager's entrance music is Bang Bang. A fine choice. Romano Schoots is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Trager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Romano Schoots!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schoots dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schoots fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trager manages to avoid it.
Trager was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schoots misses with an uppercut. Trager saw that one coming.
Trager looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trager feints and as Schoots raises his hands in defense, Trager changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schoots scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Trager closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schoots quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trager is looking to advance position but Schoots won't allow it.
Schoots blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trager.
Trager thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schoots's head.
Trager is thwarting Schoots's attempts to control the position.
Trager throwing shots but Schoots is blocking nicely.
Schoots desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoots wants to control but Trager is keeping busy.
Trager throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trager missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trager is pressing down on Schoots's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schoots is holding on for now.
Trager throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schoots manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trager trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schoots wants to sweep but no luck.
Schoots avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trager with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trager throws an elbow that misses. Schoots uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trager's guard. Nice move by Schoots!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schoots working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trager's head.
Trager looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schoots content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trager is looking for a triangle but Schoots pushes his legs off easily.
Trager keeping moving, preventing Schoots from controlling successfully.
Trager looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trager working for a triangle but Schoots defends it easily.
Trager escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schoots gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager working for a triangle but Schoots defends it easily.
Schoots chips away with some ground and pound.
Trager looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schoots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trager is keeping the position for now.
Trager being controlled here, momentarily.
Trager looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schoots passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trager is looking to improve his position.
Trager is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schoots pulls his head out easily.
Trager looking for submissions off his back.
Trager actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schoots content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trager trying to control here.
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 Alex Trager will probably get the nod.
That's time! Trager's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trager fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schoots to the ground. Trager is now in Schoots's guard.
Schoots managing to control the position.
Schoots is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trager working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schoots utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trager working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schoots is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trager throws a strike but Schoots rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Trager keeping moving, preventing Schoots from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trager working a defensive guard here.
Trager wants to stand up but Schoots is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trager feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Schoots is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trager trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trager throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schoots works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schoots trying to control the position.
Trager throws a strike but Schoots rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trager is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schoots is aware though and is defending well.
Trager preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schoots's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alex Trager overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trager trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schoots trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schoots controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schoots tests Trager's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trager fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schoots tries to sprawl but Trager drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schoots is trying to control but can't.
Trager tries to pass to full mount but Schoots defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trager missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trager sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schoots defending well though.
Schoots is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trager throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schoots to regain full guard.
Schoots working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trager.
Schoots has his hands on Trager's head, controlling the position.
Trager postures up in Schoots's guard and throws a big left but Schoots blocks it.
Trager missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trager accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trager loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schoots keeping full guard, as Trager tries to pass.
Trager with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schoots bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trager's guard.
Trager keeping moving, preventing Schoots from controlling successfully.
Schoots scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trager trying to keep a closed guard but Schoots is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring) inform me that Schoots has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trager working for submissions but it's allowed Schoots to get to half guard.
Schoots controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Trager dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Trager shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Trager missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trager throws a big right hand that misses.
Trager in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schoots is adopting a defensive guard.
Schoots trying to keep a closed guard but Trager is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trager trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trager throws a strike but Schoots rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trager working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schoots doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schoots manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trager keeping moving, preventing Schoots from controlling successfully.
Schoots scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trager throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trager is looking to stand up but Schoots isn't so interested in that idea.
Trager is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schoots trying to control the position from guard on top but Trager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schoots stays in close to Trager's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
Trager cracks the inside of Schoots's front leg.
Trager is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schoots's half guard.
Schoots trying to hold on to Trager's head to control him but Trager postures up.
Schoots is trying to get back to full guard.
Schoots blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trager.
Trager throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trager is looking for a kimura but Schoots is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trager to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager throws a strike but Schoots avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Trager throws a strike but Schoots rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schoots seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schoots is standing up over Trager. Trager looks to escape but Schoots dives into side control.
Romano Schoots has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trager wants to control but Schoots postures up.
Trager is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Schoots is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Trager in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Schoots trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schoots looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trager tries to reverse the position but Schoots maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schoots is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Trager keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trager is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schoots takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schoots is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Trager to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Trager shrugs it off.
Schoots tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alex Trager is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trager wants to control but Schoots is having none of it.
Schoots punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Trager showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trager, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Trager!
Alex Trager thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucjan Anielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov comes to the cage accompanied by Diskoteka avaria-Nebo. Lucjan Anielski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roman Kvasov's chin.
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185 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
33 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Kvasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucjan Anielski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvasov misses with a hook
and Anielski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kvasov fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Anielski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kvasov throws a leg kick
letting Anielski counter with a right hand.
Kvasov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kvasov scores with a jab to the body.
Anielski cracks Kvasov with an open hand slap.
Kvasov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kvasov misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Kvasov misses
and Anielski counters with an outside leg kick.
Kvasov has closed the distance and engaged Anielski in a clinch.
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!
Anielski breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Kvasov's head coaches at B.P.A.: 3245+ SKILL PTS COACHES + 160Q SUPPLEMENT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anielski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Kvasov does it's job there.
Kvasov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anielski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kvasov clinches.
Anielski working aggressively here.
Kvasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anielski lands a body shot.
Anielski tries a body shot but Kvasov blocks it.
Anielski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anielski breaks the clinch.
Anielski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anielski.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses
and Anielski counters with a low kick, right behind Kvasov 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anielski lands a hook that snaps the head of Kvasov backwards.
Kvasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anielski's elbow.
Kvasov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anielski blocks a body shot from Kvasov.
Kvasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kvasov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anielski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anielski is looking for the big counter here.
Kvasov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anielski darts in and clinches Kvasov up against the cage.
Anielski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kvasov forces Anielski back against the cage and clinches.
Kvasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kvasov is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anielski swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kvasov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kvasov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anielski. That did some damage!
Kvasov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anielski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Anielski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anielski lands a glancing blow to the side of Kvasov's head.
Kvasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anielski flicks out a counter leg kick but Kvasov steps away.
Kvasov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anielski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anielski throws a head kick that Kvasov semi-blocks.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses
and Kvasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kvasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anielski unleashes a big counter combination but Kvasov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roman Kvasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anielski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anielski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kvasov.
The fighters circling - Kvasov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Kvasov does no damage.
Anielski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kvasov thuds a left hand into Anielski's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kvasov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Kvasov is predictable there
and Anielski counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Kvasov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kvasov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anielski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kvasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kvasov cracks a nice hook into Anielski's ribs.
Kvasov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kvasov throws a combination that misses
and Anielski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasov throws a body punch but Anielski moves out of range.
Roman Kvasov is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Kvasov lands.
Anielski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov throws a right hand that Anielski ducks under and follows up with a left that Anielski also avoids with ease.
Kvasov closes the distance but Anielski moves to the side
and Anielski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Anielski both land. Nice combination.
Kvasov is rocked!
Anielski is looking to slow Kvasov down with leg kicks.
Oh Kvasov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anielski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kvasov closes the distance but Anielski moves to the side
and Anielski counters with a big right hand! Oh Kvasov is in trouble here! Anielski follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucjan Anielski!
Lucjan Anielski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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