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SFN6 St Petersburg 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Levert (ranked 8119 p4p, 378 weight class) and Demarte Pena (ranked 23944 p4p, 443 weight class). Pena comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mesmo Assim kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Levert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demarte Pena!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Levert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pena tries to clinch there but Levert circles away.
Pena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pena forces Levert back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good body shot from Pena.
Levert is looking to take this one to the mat.
Levert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pena fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pena tries to clinch up.
Pena moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Levert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Levert lands in his opponent's guard.
Levert with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena wants to stand and escape but Levert is having none of it.
Levert throws a big elbow that misses.
Pena has momentary wrist control but Levert slips an elbow through the middle.
Levert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pena pushes Levert off and scrambles back to his feet.
Levert swats away the attempt to clinch by Pena.
Pena instigates a clinch.
Pena gets through Levert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Levert is trying to pull guard but Pena turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Levert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pena stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Levert is trying to pull guard but Pena turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pena trying to stall but Levert improves his position.
Pena is trying to drag Levert to the mat but Levert just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pena connects with a nasty looking knee right to Levert's face.
It looks like Samuel Levert has been cut.
Good body shot from Pena.
Pena is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Levert is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Pena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pena digs a right hand underneath Levert's ribcage. Levert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Levert tries to pull guard but Pena won't allow it.
Pena lands a hook to the side of the head.
Levert is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pena to keep the fight standing.
Pena is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pena prevents the takedown attempt.
Levert is breathing heavily.
Pena lands a shot to the body.
Levert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pena fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Levert swats away the attempt to clinch by Pena.
Levert closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena is trying to buck Levert off.
Pena is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Levert tries to score with some ground and pound. Pena controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Levert drags him back down.
Levert wants to control but Pena is keeping him busy.
Pena is pushing Levert's head away, looking to escape. Levert manages to hold on to the position though.
Pena regains half guard there - taking advantage of Levert's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Levert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Levert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pena has managed to free his arm - good work.
Levert lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pena has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Levert is on him like a limpet, forcing Pena back against the cage.
Levert goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pena prevents it.
Levert has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pena avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pena scores with a hook to the body.
Pena wants to stall.
Pena dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pena gets through Levert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Levert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demarte Pena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Levert's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Levert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Levert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pena scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pena fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pena doesn't manage to clinch there - Levert circles away.
Levert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pena's waist but Pena gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Levert off to one side.
Levert keeps the fight on the outside.
Levert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Levert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Levert somewhat.
Levert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Levert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levert fails with the takedown.
Pena throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pena clinches.
Pena pushes Levert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pena lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pena is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pena stalling.
Levert tries for a takedown but Pena manages to get underhooks.
Levert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pena lands an elbow inside.
Levert has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pena avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Pena - that landed with a thud.
Pena comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pena is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pena using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pena lands a good knee to the midsection. Levert won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Pena.
Nice body punch from Pena.
Pena stalling.
Pena tries to stall but Levert uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pena landing knees to the body.
Pena lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of stalling here from Pena.
Pena is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pena lands with a left to the head.
Pena lands a body punch.
Levert drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pena pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pena wants to clinch up but Levert keeps it at a distance.
Pena is looking to clinch.
Pena is looking to clinch but Levert is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levert fails with a takedown attempt.
Levert keeps the fight on the outside.
Pena throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Levert.
Pena lands a two punch combo.
Levert is rocked!
Demarte Pena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pena doesn't manage to clinch there - Levert circles away.
Oh Levert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Pena moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Levert! Pena continues to tee off on Levert, landing with a left and a right! Pena connects with a right hand that leaves Levert sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Pena!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Demarte Pena!
As Demarte Pena got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I did not won the war it was just a fight, thanks to all u that tonight watch this duel. My team, my family all u i love u. thanks'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Jansen (ranked 6240 p4p, 528 weight class) and Aki Salo (ranked 25080 p4p, 650 weight class). Aki Salo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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159 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dakota Jansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aki Salo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansen shoots in for a double leg but Salo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jansen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salo circles away.
Salo throws a counter combo.
Jansen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dakota Jansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salo leaves Jansen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salo unleashes a big counter combination but Jansen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Salo throws a right and a left that Jansen avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salo stuffs the takedown.
Salo throws a head kick that misses.
Salo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jansen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salo counters with a left and a right that stings Jansen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Jansen with that takedown attempt.
Salo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jansen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jansen stalling against the cage.
Salo scores with a knee to the head.
Salo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Salo. No joy for Jansen on that attempt.
Salo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salo darts in looking for a takedown but Jansen gets double underhooks and turns Salo into the cage.
Jansen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Salo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Salo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jansen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salo wants to get back to his feet but Jansen drags him back down.
Salo struggling a bit here.
Salo prevents Jansen from improving position.
Sloppy strikes there by Jansen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jansen shoots in but no luck this time.
Salo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jansen.
Salo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jansen with a body shot.
Jansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salo is looking to slow Jansen down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Salo 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.
Jansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Salo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Salo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jansen shoots in for a takedown but Salo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Salo. No joy for Jansen on that attempt.
Salo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Salo leaves Jansen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Salo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dakota Jansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salo tries to close the distance and clinch but Jansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dakota Jansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jansen shoots for a double leg takedown but Salo sprawls well. He's pushed Jansen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jansen lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansen blocks a head kick by Salo.
Salo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jansen is looking to counter the offense by Salo and move into the clinch.
Jansen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Salo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jansen avoids it really well and circles away.
Jansen tries to keep at a distance but Salo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jansen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salo can't break the clinch.
Salo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jansen.
Salo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salo wants to take the fight to the mat but Jansen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jansen working hard to break the clinch.
Salo breaks the clinch.
Salo gets caught napping as Jansen dives in and scores a takedown. Salo manages to retain guard.
Salo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jansen somewhat.
Salo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jansen has a takedown stuffed.
Salo tries to clinch but Jansen moves out of range.
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.
Salo misses with a head kick.
Salo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jansen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jansen forces Salo back against the cage and clinches.
Jansen stalling.
Jansen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jansen has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Salo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jansen looks for a takedown but Salo sprawls well.
Jansen has a takedown stuffed.
Salo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jansen.
Jansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salo as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Salo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dakota Jansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salo wants it to stay on the feet.
Salo throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jansen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salo swivels and escapes.
Jansen throws a leg kick but Salo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salo misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Salo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jansen shoots in for a double leg but Salo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jansen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salo is fending him off so far but Jansen persists. Nope, Salo circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Salo.
Salo throws a head kick that half lands.
Salo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jansen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jansen slips a jab and a cross from Salo.
Salo stuffs the takedown attempt from Jansen. Jansen gets slowly back to his feet.
Salo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salo defending well as Jansen loads up on a big left hand.
Jansen dives in and grabs Salo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salo pushes down on Jansen's head and hops out.
Salo moves into the clinch successfully.
Salo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jansen prevents it.
Salo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jansen closes the distance and pushes Salo back into the cage.
Jansen stalling in the clinch but Salo improves position.
Salo wants to take the fight to the mat but Jansen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansen struggles to land a body shot inside as Salo controls his hands.
Jansen tries to pull guard but Salo holds him up against the cage and eventually Jansen drops back down to his feet.
Salo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salo, right into the meat.
Salo moves into the clinch.
Jansen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Salo fails to pull guard.
Salo pulls guard successfully.
Jansen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jansen stands and steps away. Salo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Salo shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jansen is defended easily by Salo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Salo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salo 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Salo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Owens (ranked 23598 p4p, 887 weight class) and Andre King (ranked 9019 p4p, 817 weight class). Owens comes to the cage accompanied by The Bad Touch - Bloodhound Gang. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clifton Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre King!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King has a takedown stuffed.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens is looking to counter with head kicks.
Owens throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andre King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens throws a quick counter head kick but King was just out of range.
Owens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Owens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Owens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to improve his position but Owens is controlling well.
Owens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Owens sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Owens decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Owens really is a fat lump.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Owens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King with a poor takedown
and Owens moves into the clinch.
Owens wants to take the fight to the mat but King manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Owens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
King gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Owens's head.
Owens is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Owens avoid being mounted?
Owens is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to pass the guard but Owens is defending well.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Owens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Owens to regain full guard.
King postures up in Owens's guard and throws a big left but Owens blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Owens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Owens trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Owens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Owens gets to his feet - King follows without any prompting.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Owens sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Owens misses the target.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre King.
King tries to clinch but Owens moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Owens checks a low kick from King.
Owens misses with a hook to the body
and King counters by moving into the clinch.
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Owens uses from the top position.
Owens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing good reports from Owens's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Clifton Owens will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
King lands a head kick. Owens smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Owens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Owens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King missing with knees to the body.
King turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and King manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King working the ground and pound but Owens is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
King prevents Owens from improving his position.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King working Owens over with strikes.
King working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Owens's thigh. Owens counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Owens thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Owens trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
Owens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Owens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Owens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King throwing strikes from guard but Owens blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Owens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King is pressed up against the cage. Owens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owens's waist but Owens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre King.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King tries to clinch but Owens is having none of it.
King shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Owens's guard.
King wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Owens is proving hard to escape from.
King content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Owens has locked up a guillotine! Owens's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? King is holding on here and Owens must be using up a lot of energy. King has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Owens gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clifton Owens!
Clifton Owens took some time post fight to say the following; 'I've just got that winning touch baby.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Ramsey (ranked 5692 p4p, 619 weight class) and Samuel Dalmau (ranked 5533 p4p, 606 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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188 lbs
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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
9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenny Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Dalmau!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dalmau throws out a loose jab but Ramsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramsey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ramsey swings widly with a right hand
and Dalmau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dalmau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dalmau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Ramsey - just one landing.
Dalmau throws a lazy right hand but Ramsey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samuel Dalmau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Dalmau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dalmau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Dalmau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramsey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalmau.
Ramsey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dalmau throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramsey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ramsey throws an off balance right hand
and Dalmau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dalmau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramsey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dalmau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalmau tried to score with a low kick but Ramsey checks it.
Ramsey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dalmau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramsey.
Ramsey misses with a right hand
and Dalmau counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramsey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ramsey throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalmau throws a shot from downtown. Ramsey moves away and avoids it.
Ramsey throws a jab when Dalmau was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Ramsey - just one landing.
Dalmau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramsey.
An inside leg kick from Dalmau misses.
Ramsey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dalmau connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramsey scrambles back to his feet.
Ramsey is rocked!
Dalmau lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ramsey up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Dalmau from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ramsey's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Dalmau!
Our winner, Samuel Dalmau, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Kenny Ramsey was interviewed post fight and said 'i ll be back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Gacy (ranked 3735 p4p, 436 weight class) and Lipa Druga (ranked 7893 p4p, 695 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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246 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Gacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lipa Druga!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gacy gets the takedown into side control.
Gacy is working to tighten his grip on Druga's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Druga has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gacy is really squeezing tight and eventually Druga passes out! Gacy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Gacy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cruz (ranked 5853 p4p, 304 weight class) and Chris Mayo (ranked 4272 p4p, 216 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by U Can't Touch This - MC Hammer. Mayo has chosen Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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138 lbs
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142 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Mayo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Mayo.
Mayo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Mayo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayo misses with the combination.
Mayo misses with a double jab.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Mayo.
Mayo scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo dips to his left and cracks Cruz with an uppercut!
Mayo dips to his left and cracks Cruz with an uppercut!
Danny Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz rushes Mayo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Cruz has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mayo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mayo.
Cruz jumps guard but Mayo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mayo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mayo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cruz up against the cage.
Cruz jumps guard but Mayo stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mayo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruzs head.
A bit of stalling here from Mayo.
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mayo tries a knee to the head but Cruz blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo with a knee to the head.
Mayo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayo lands a right hand.
Mayo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz is trying to stall.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mayo walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mayo looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot by Mayo.
Cruz darts in and clinches Mayo up against the cage.
Mayo working Cruz over with knees to the body.
Mayo has Cruz pushed against the cage.
Mayo scores with a shot to the side of Cruz's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz taking a breather.
Mayo has Cruz pushed against the cage.
Mayo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mayo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Mayo avoiding damage.
Mayo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Mayo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cruz jumps guard but Mayo stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mayo has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Mayo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mayo.
Cruz is trying to drag Mayo to the mat but Mayo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stalling in the clinch from Mayo.
Still in the clinch, Mayo scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mayo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mayo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mayo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mayo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cruz up against the cage.
Mayo throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mayo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cruz forces Mayo back against the cage and clinches.
Mayo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz letting Mayo take a breather here.
Mayo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cruz.
Mayo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Mayo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mayo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mayo.
Mayo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mayo lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz decides to pull guard.
Mayo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayo is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Mayo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mayo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Mayo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayo throwing strikes but missing.
Mayo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mayo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mayo wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayo swinging wildly here.
Danny Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cruz was covering up waiting for the punch and Mayo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayo stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mayo pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Mayo in his half guard.
Mayo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo working the head and body with strikes.
Mayo lands strikes from half guard.
Mayo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mayo working the head and body with strikes.
Mayo controlling the pace.
Cruz is looking to control Mayo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Mayo working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mayo is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mayo trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Mayo wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mayo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Cruz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mayo.
Mayo feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch lands to the side of Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mayo throws a head kick that misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mayo enables Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mayo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mayo kicks Cruz off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mayo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Mayo on that attempt.
Cruz shoots in but Mayo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mayo connects with the punch.
Mayo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Mayo.
Cruz has Mayo up against the cage in a clinch.
Mayo tries a knee to the head but Cruz blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mayo slows down the pace here.
Mayo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Mayo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Mayo has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayo misses with a knee to the head.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Mayo won't allow it.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Mayo won't allow it.
Mayo effectively controlling the action here.
Mayo misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mayo.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
Mayo scores a nice knee to the body.
Danny Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mayo.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mayo.
Mayo effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Mayo.
A bit of stalling here from Mayo.
Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mayo leaning against his opponent.
Chris Mayo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mayo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo with a knee to the head.
Mayo controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Mayo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Mayo.
Mayo lands a body shot.
Mayo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz.
Mayo takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mayo effectively controlling the action here.
Mayo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cruz up against the cage.
Mayo managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
Mayo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Mayo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Mayo stalling in the clinch.
Cruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mayo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chris Mayo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mayo crunches a lovely knee into Cruz's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Mayo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Mayo!
Chris Mayo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Crushed Designs (90% return on laundry service) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mee Vattalles (ranked 3691 p4p, 498 weight class) and Cuba Moretti (ranked 3942 p4p, 528 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mee Vattalles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cuba Moretti!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moretti wants to clinch.
Moretti lands with a right hand.
Moretti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vattalles is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Moretti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moretti has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moretti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vattalles's brow.
Moretti gets underhooks to prevent Vattalles's takedown attempt.
Vattalles has Moretti pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vattalles pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Moretti tumbling to the mat - Vattalles dives into Moretti's guard.
Vattalles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vattalles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moretti for as long as he can get away with.
Moretti keeping moving, preventing Vattalles from controlling successfully.
Vattalles has gone for a leg lock! Moretti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vattalles's guard.
Vattalles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vattalles in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Moretti tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vattalles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mee Vattalles!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ka'Ra LeVass (ranked 1921 p4p, 293 weight class) and Rascal Donkashane (ranked 4494 p4p, 586 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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176 lbs
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180 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ka'Ra LeVass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rascal Donkashane!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeVass lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeVass dives in for a single leg takedown but Donkashane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donkashane tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeVass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donkashane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donkashane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donkashane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LeVass keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from LeVass.
LeVass throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeVass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LeVass stuns Donkashane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
LeVass gets tackled into the cage by Donkashane. Donkashane maintains the clinch.
LeVass works on Donkashane's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeVass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donkashane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
LeVass tries to sprawl but Donkashane drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Donkashane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Donkashane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Donkashane wants to control but LeVass is keeping him busy.
Donkashane is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! LeVass is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rascal Donkashane!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Roberts (ranked 2052 p4p, 250 weight class) and Michael McGuire (ranked 5493 p4p, 585 weight class). Roberts's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wild Boy. Michael McGuire has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ray Roberts's chin.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roberts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGuire to the ground. Roberts is now in McGuire's guard.
Roberts won't allow McGuire to get back to his feet.
McGuire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard.
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts 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.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but McGuire is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuire controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roberts seems keen to control McGuire's posture.
Roberts pushes McGuire off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts clinches with his opponent.
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire fails with the takedown.
Roberts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been hearing reports that Roberts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Roberts has managed to clinch.
Roberts breaks from the clinch.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
McGuire shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roberts is trying to defend but McGuire finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Roberts pushes McGuire off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts takes the fight into the clinch.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roberts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roberts misses with the head strike.
McGuire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ray Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McGuire.
McGuire fails to pull guard.
McGuire is trying to push Roberts away but Roberts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roberts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roberts gets underhooks to prevent McGuire's takedown attempt.
McGuire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roberts smiles and moves away.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roberts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Michael McGuire has been cut.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Roberts pushes him away.
Roberts connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire gets control of Roberts's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGuire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roberts defends well.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts advances position into side control!
Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael McGuire's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roberts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGuire did well to prevent Roberts getting side control.
McGuire manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire unleashes a big counter combination but Roberts bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Michael McGuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberts misses with a looping left.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Roberts.
Roberts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGuire tries to pull guard but Roberts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roberts lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roberts.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberts to keep the fight standing.
Ray Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McGuire.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberts.
Roberts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roberts drives through and clinches with McGuire against the cage.
Ray Roberts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roberts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
Ray Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Roberts tries for a kimura but McGuire is defending well.
Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGuire, who protects the arm well.
McGuire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Roberts is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts kicks off McGuire and gets to his feet.
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
A big left from Roberts misses.
Roberts 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.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGuire controls Roberts momentarily but Roberts frees himself.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
McGuire pulls Roberts in to control the position.
Roberts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Roberts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.
Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roberts lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire darts in looking for a takedown but Roberts gets double underhooks and turns McGuire into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGuire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ray Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McGuire.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Roberts.
McGuire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGuire.
Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
As Roberts backs off McGuire throws a huge counter combo but Roberts manages to avoid it all.
Ray Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Roberts cracks McGuire with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts scores with a takedown into McGuire's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts advances to half guard.
Roberts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGuire has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
McGuire tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
McGuire tries to kick Roberts off but Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but McGuire defending well.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard but Roberts has mounted him!
Roberts working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. McGuire turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Roberts off and cradles McGuire's limp body as Roberts celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ray Roberts!
A less than humble Ray Roberts misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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