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21 April prelims PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiroki Tomori (ranked 5325 p4p, 241 weight class) and Vadim Volkov (ranked 5391 p4p, 242 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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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 Los Angeles, Hiroki Tomori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadim Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomori darts in and clinches Volkov up against the cage.
Tomori lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Tomori.
Nice body punch from Tomori.
Volkov has had enough of the clinch but Tomori keeps him there for the moment.
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Tomori as Volkov shoots in.
Tomori has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tomori lands with a light punch inside.
Tomori works on Volkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Tomori lands with a left to the head.
Tomori throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Volkov looks winded!
A short left from Tomori.
Tomori is working Volkov over against the cage.
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!
Volkov tries to break the clinch but Tomori is controlling the position.
Tomori is working Volkov over against the cage.
Tomori works on Volkov's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomori.
Tomori is working Volkov over against the cage.
Tomori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Tomori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomori digs a right hand into Volkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkov's gas tank.
Tomori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Tomori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tomori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomori digs a right hand into Volkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkov's gas tank.
Tomori lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomori lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Tomori.
Volkov is rocked!
Tomori connects with a big uppercut there that sends Volkov tumbling to the ground! Tomori follows him down into his guard.
Volkov is still in real trouble! Can Tomori finish him?
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomori engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tomori'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.
Volkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Tomori advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomori content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tomori knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkov on the ground.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Tomori is controlling well.
Tomori perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tomori has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Volkov is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Volkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tomori is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tomori controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tomori won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Tomori catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Tomori.
Tomori has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Tomori lands a left hand.
Tomori lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomori lands with a right to the head.
Tomori lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Tomori.
Tomori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomori digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tomori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tomori throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tomori digs a right hand into Volkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkov's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Nice body punch from Tomori - that landed with a thud.
Tomori pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tomori.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroki Tomori dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Volkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tomori moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Tomori on the inside.
It looks like Vadim Volkov has been cut.
Tomori lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tomori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomori lands a body shot.
Tomori pushes Volkov against the cage. Tomori is working some dirty boxing. Tomori pushes off with a quick right hook! Volkov goes down! Volkov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tomori moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroki Tomori!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tev Clark Ii (ranked 8863 p4p, 740 weight class) and Quinn Helix (ranked 3795 p4p, 479 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tev Clark Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Quinn Helix!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Helix instigates a clinch.
Clark Ii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Helix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Helix blocks a body shot from Clark Ii.
Clark Ii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Helix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clark Ii wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tev Clark Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark Ii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clark Ii controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clark Ii has Helix pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Helix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clark Ii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Helix misses with a body punch.
Helix misses with a body punch.
Clark Ii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Helix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clark Ii wants to take the fight to the mat but Helix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clark Ii tries to score a body lock takedown but Helix shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Helix is stalling here.
Clark Ii tries for a takedown but Helix manages to get underhooks.
Clark Ii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Helix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clark Ii fails to pull guard.
Clark Ii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Helix prevents it.
Clark Ii pulls guard.
Helix engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clark Ii wants to sweep here but Helix controlling him for the moment.
Clark Ii keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully.
Helix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark Ii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Helix's guard.
Clark Ii content to stall in guard here.
Helix wants to improve his position but instead Clark Ii has moved into half guard.
Clark Ii controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix wants to control but Clark Ii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark Ii is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quinn Helix will probably get the nod.
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.
Helix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clark Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Helix thinking.
Nice body punch from Clark Ii.
Clark Ii connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Clark Ii.
Helix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Helix misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix stops a takedown attempt from Clark Ii.
Clark Ii drags the fight down to the ground.
Clark Ii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clark Ii keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark Ii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clark Ii controlling the action here.
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.
Helix has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Clark Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helix can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helix is trying to maintain the position but Clark Ii is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clark Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark Ii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clark Ii tried to counter with a leg kick but Helix avoided it.
Clark Ii throws a leg kick
enabling Helix to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark Ii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Helix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helix displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Clark Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helix was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark Ii.
Clark Ii misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Helix misses.
A punch combination from Helix misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark Ii.
Clark Ii throwing a counter right hand but Helix manages to avoid it.
Clark Ii misses with a straight left.
Helix throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tev Clark Ii dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Clark Ii misses.
Jab, jab by Clark Ii - just one landing.
Helix misses with a wild body shot.
Tev Clark Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Helix avoids the body shot from Clark Ii.
Helix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Helix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark Ii throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tev Clark Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helix manages to avoid it.
Helix let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clark Ii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Helix is able to avoid easily.
Clark Ii avoids the body shot from Helix.
Helix looks to land a right hand but Clark Ii moved out of range.
Clark Ii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Helix just manages to avoid it.
Helix staying out of range there.
Helix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clark Ii scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark Ii misses the jab.
Helix scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Helix misses the shot to the body.
Quinn Helix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark Ii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clark Ii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Clark Ii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Helix defending well as Clark Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Clark Ii throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark Ii throws a head kick that misses
and Helix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Helix clinches with his opponent.
Clark Ii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Helix pulls his leg out and moves away.
Helix looks to clinch
enabling Clark Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Helix throws a right hand that Clark Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Clark Ii also avoids with ease.
Helix swings for the body but Clark Ii moves out of range.
Clark Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Helix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clark Ii throws a lazy body kick
and Helix counters with a series of strikes. Clark Ii will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark Ii wants to slow Helix down by chopping away at his legs.
Clark Ii shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Helix's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Helix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Helix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clark Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clark Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Helix counters with a left to the body.
Quinn Helix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Clark Ii. Beautiful body shot.
Helix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
Helix lands a nice hook to Clark Ii's body. Clark Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quinn Helix.
I think Helix has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinn Helix!
Quinn Helix seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Preston Mason (ranked 3345 p4p, 160 weight class) and Keith Hector (ranked 4862 p4p, 226 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Preston Mason has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Preston Mason seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Preston Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Hector!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hector counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason tries to clinch but Hector moves out of range.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Hector cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Hector there.
Mason has been working on his balance at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hector.
Mason drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hector is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mason's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hector trying to control but Mason postures up.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hector moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Hector is retaining full guard.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason postures up and lands a big shot to Hector's brow.
Hector wants to stand up but Mason is controlling him.
Hector managing to control the position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hector keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hector wants to stand and escape but Mason is having none of it.
Mason works over Hector with some ground and pound from guard.
Hector preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason won't allow Hector to sweep him here.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Hector is keeping the position.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Hector preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason trying to control but Hector is working from the bottom.
Hector wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hector's head.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hector works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mason distracts Hector with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hector tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Hector looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason is working Hector over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason being controlled here momentarily.
Mason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hector is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason is in close to Hector's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason is working Hector over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason stands up over Hector, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hector is rocked!
Mason wants to control from the top but Hector keeps moving.
Hector is still in real trouble! Can Mason finish him?
Mason preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hector avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hector seems to have recovered his senses.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Hector has wrist control.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hector's head.
Mason with a nice head shot there.
Mason passes Hector's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mason 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hector is trying to control but can't.
Hector manages to get to full guard.
Hector wants to stand and escape but Mason is having none of it.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Hector.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Mason dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mason walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Hector.
Hector changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hector can do to turn this around?
Hector leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hector misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Mason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Mason is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hector is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason winds up and cracks Hector with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hector can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mason wants to control but Hector is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Mason.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mason lands a nice short elbow.
Mason drops an elbow to the side of Hector's head.
Hector felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hector has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mason tries to pass to full mount but Hector defends it.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hector trying to hold on to Mason's head to control him but Mason postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mason is nestled in close to Hector, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hector quite badly. Hector pulls Mason in close trying to recover. Mason postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hector on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hector doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Preston Mason!
Our winner, Preston Mason, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pope Drunkizkus (ranked 4514 p4p, 543 weight class) and Edward Fergusson (ranked 4265 p4p, 520 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pope Drunkizkus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward Fergusson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drunkizkus staying out of range there.
No joy there for Drunkizkus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drunkizkus throws a right hand that misses
and Fergusson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edward Fergusson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut. Drunkizkus saw that one coming.
Fergusson misses the body punch
and Drunkizkus counters with a nice uppercut.
Fergusson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drunkizkus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drunkizkus there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drunkizkus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fergusson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fergusson misses the jab.
Drunkizkus needs to keep his hands up - Fergusson had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergusson takes a swing at Drunkizkus's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Drunkizkus misses the target.
Fergusson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fergusson misses with a body shot
and Drunkizkus counters with a straight right hand.
Fergusson lands with a shot to the body.
Fergusson misses with a jab to the body
and Drunkizkus counters with a stiff right hand.
Fergusson wants to clinch.
Fergusson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fergusson throws a hook but Drunkizkus avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drunkizkus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Fergusson.
It looked like Drunkizkus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson lunges at Drunkizkus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drunkizkus's hand.
Fergusson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drunkizkus has time to react.
Drunkizkus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drunkizkus.
Fergusson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Drunkizkus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fergusson circles away quickly and effectively.
Drunkizkus ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
Drunkizkus looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Drunkizkus looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
Drunkizkus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus throwing a counter right hand but Fergusson manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson lands an overhand right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drunkizkus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drunkizkus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drunkizkus lands with a left to the head.
Drunkizkus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fergusson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fergusson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fergusson misses with a body punch.
Drunkizkus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drunkizkus misses with the head strike.
Fergusson swings wildly with an uppercut but Drunkizkus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drunkizkus gets through Fergusson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fergusson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drunkizkus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drunkizkus tries to break free but Fergusson pushes him back against the cage.
Fergusson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drunkizkus.
A bit of stalling here from Drunkizkus.
Fergusson misses with some punches.
Drunkizkus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergusson throws an overhand right that lands on Drunkizkus's shoulder, as Drunkizkus tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drunkizkus. Fergusson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fergusson takes one to the side of the head.
Drunkizkus lands a body shot.
Fergusson scores with a body shot.
Fergusson is looking to clinch but Drunkizkus is avoiding it.
Drunkizkus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drunkizkus takes a swing at Fergusson's ribcage but misses.
Fergusson throws the left hand but Drunkizkus avoids the punch easily.
Fergusson throws a big shot that misses.
Drunkizkus is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Fergusson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good standup being displayed there by Fergusson as he connects with a hook.
Drunkizkus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fergusson has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drunkizkus.
Fergusson working aggressively here.
Drunkizkus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drunkizkus misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus throws a punch but it's blocked by Fergusson.
Drunkizkus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fergusson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drunkizkus with a hook.
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!
Fergusson scores with a body shot.
Edward Fergusson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fergusson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drunkizkus counters with a crisp right that sends Fergusson to the canvas! Drunkizkus follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pope Drunkizkus!
During a confident post fight interview, Pope Drunkizkus 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 Jamaican Jam (ranked 2463 p4p, 230 weight class) and Max Superior (ranked 3848 p4p, 308 weight class). Jam comes to the cage accompanied by Quartiere Coffee - In Jamaica. 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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152 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamaican Jam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Superior!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jam scores with a jab. Superior acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Superior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Superior.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Superior moves away from the strike by Jam.
Jam misses with an uppercut
enabling Superior to counter with a crisp jab.
Superior missing with a left hand there. Jam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Superior moves out of range as Jam strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jam.
Superior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jam misses with a hook
and Superior counters with a stiff right hand.
Jamaican Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Superior works Jam's body with a nice hook.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Superior moves away.
Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Superior counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jam misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam throws a jab when Superior was well out of range.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Superior swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Superior.
Jam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Superior.
Jam misses with a jab to the body
letting Superior counter with a right hand.
Superior misses with a straight right.
Superior throws a looping overhand right but Jam ducks down to avoid it.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Superior.
Superior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam misses with a lunging right hand
and Superior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jam misses with a left hand
and Superior counters with a stiff right hand.
Superior looks to score with a jab to the body but Jam is just out of range.
Superior swings for the body but Jam moves out of range.
Jam is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Superior lands a nice shot to the body.
Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Superior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Superior lands a glancing blow to the side of Jam's head.
Jam throws a body punch but Superior moves out of range.
Jam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Superior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Superior counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam swings for the body but Superior moves out of range.
A big right from Superior misses.
Jam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Superior doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Jam there.
Superior blocks a jab.
Jam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Superior.
Superior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
Superior throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jam throws the left hand but Superior avoids the punch easily.
Superior is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jam had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superior looks to throw the jab but Jam is out of range.
Jam jabs at Superior's body.
A jab lands there for Jam.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Superior throws a looping overhand right but Jam ducks down to avoid it.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Superior moves away.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Superior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jam misses with a hook
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jam needs to keep his hands up - Superior had a free shot at his head there.
Superior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Jam misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Superior will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Superior.
Superior looks to throw the jab but Jam is out of range.
Jam throwing a counter right hand but Superior manages to avoid it.
Jam takes a swing at Superior's ribcage but misses.
Superior let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Superior scores with a jab to the head.
Max Superior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jam slips a straight right by Superior.
Superior scores with a shot to the body.
Jam misses with a lunging right hand
letting Superior counter with a right hand.
Jam scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Superior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jam misses with a hook. Superior ducked under it nicely.
Superior is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jam with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Jam misses
enabling Superior to counter with a crisp jab.
Jam drops his hands momentarily and Superior takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam takes one to the side of the head.
Superior lands a jab to Jam's midsection.
Jam throws a right hand that Superior ducks under and follows up with a left that Superior also avoids with ease.
Superior misses with a hook.
Jam takes a swing at Superior's ribcage but misses.
Superior misses with a shot to the body
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Superior.
Jam is looking to counter punch.
Jam defending well as Superior loads up on a big left hand.
Jam connects with a looping right hand.
Jam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Superior.
Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam misses with an uppercut
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Superior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Superior lunges at Jam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jam's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jam is rocked!
BOOM! Superior lands a beautiful left hook that drops Jam. Jam tries to recover but Superior is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Jam lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Superior!
Max Superior was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Jamaican Jam spoke after the fight, saying 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!!
Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Indian Icecapades (ranked 2554 p4p, 291 weight class) and Russel Bufalino (ranked 2749 p4p, 316 weight class). Icecapades comes into the arena with I am India Song | Qaidi Band | Aadar | Anya | Arijit Singh | Yashita Sharma blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Indian Icecapades has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Indian Icecapades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russel Bufalino!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bufalino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Icecapades on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bufalino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Icecapades sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bufalino throws a combination that misses
and Icecapades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bufalino scores with a punch to the head.
Bufalino swings widly with a right hand
and Icecapades counters with a nice body shot.
Icecapades missing with a left hand there. Bufalino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bufalino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Icecapades was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bufalino misses with a wild body shot.
Bufalino digs a good hook to Icecapades's body.
Bufalino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Icecapades sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bufalino misses with a series of wild punches.
Bufalino misses with a body shot
and Icecapades counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bufalino looks to score with a jab to the body but Icecapades is just out of range.
Bufalino lands a nice hook to Icecapades's body. Icecapades takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Icecapades avoids the body shot from Bufalino.
We've been told by Icecapades's head coaches at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icecapades throws a body shot but no joy.
Bufalino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Icecapades paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bufalino closes the distance and pushes Icecapades back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bufalino fails to land.
Bufalino working aggressively here.
Icecapades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bufalino throws a punch but it's blocked by Icecapades.
Bufalino misses with a body punch.
Bufalino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Icecapades prevents a body shot from Bufalino.
Bufalino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bufalino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Icecapades pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bufalino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Icecapades backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bufalino lands with a right to the head.
Bufalino lands with a short shot to the head.
Icecapades can't break the clinch.
Icecapades is trying to force a seperation but Bufalino has the dominant position.
Bufalino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bufalino struggles to land a body shot inside as Icecapades controls his hands.
Bufalino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bufalino misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bufalino digs a right hand underneath Icecapades's ribcage. Icecapades let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bufalino misses with a punch on the inside.
Bufalino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bufalino lands with a right to the head.
Icecapades is rocked!
It looks like Indian Icecapades has been cut.
Bufalino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Icecapades is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Icecapades looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Icecapades seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Icecapades.
Icecapades wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bufalino has him pressed against the cage.
Bufalino misses with a punch to the body.
Bufalino misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Bufalino.
Bufalino misses with a body punch.
Icecapades is trying to break the clinch but Bufalino is controlling him.
Bufalino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bufalino blocks a body shot from Icecapades.
Icecapades is looking to break free of the clinch but Bufalino has double underhooks.
Bufalino throws a punch but it's blocked by Icecapades.
A head punch on the inside from Bufalino fails to land.
Icecapades prevents a body shot from Bufalino.
Icecapades takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bufalino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bufalino throws a punch but it's blocked by Icecapades.
Bufalino tries to throw a body punch but Icecapades avoids it by throwing Bufalino back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bufalino fails to land.
Icecapades is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bufalino prevents a body shot from Icecapades.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Icecapades.
Bufalino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bufalino working aggressively here.
Bufalino can't find room to land a body shot as Icecapades controls the action.
Bufalino pushes Icecapades back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bufalino tries to throw a body punch but Icecapades avoids it by throwing Bufalino back against the cage.
Bufalino tries to work over Icecapades's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Icecapades taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Bufalino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Indian Icecapades's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bufalino misses with a hook to the body
and Icecapades counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bufalino fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Icecapades on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bufalino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Icecapades.
Bufalino tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Icecapades takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bufalino misses the body punch
and Icecapades cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bufalino misses with a jab to the body
and Icecapades counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Icecapades finds it's way through Bufalino's defenses.
Jab by Bufalino.
Bufalino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Bufalino misses.
Icecapades swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Bufalino.
Icecapades slips a straight right by Bufalino.
Bufalino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Icecapades.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bufalino lands with an uppercut that bounces Icecapades off the cage and back into range.
Bufalino tries to clinch but Icecapades moves out of range.
Bufalino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Icecapades counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icecapades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bufalino.
Icecapades has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bufalino finds it's way round the side to connect with Icecapades's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Icecapades darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bufalino is rocked!
Icecapades lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bufalino falls backwards - clearly groggy! Icecapades dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Indian Icecapades!
An out of breath Indian Icecapades thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georges Danton (ranked 1518 p4p, 219 weight class) and Jonny Lodden (ranked 1968 p4p, 272 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georges Danton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Lodden!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danton.
Lodden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lodden tries to score with a low kick but Danton moves his leg out of the way.
Lodden wants to clinch
and Danton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Danton misses with some punches.
Danton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Danton working aggressively here.
Lodden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lodden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Danton has a couple of punches blocked by Lodden.
Lodden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lodden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Georges Danton has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lodden's coach down at CLOSING AROUND APRIL 15, 2018 CHEERS!~ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lodden's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Danton misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danton prevents a body shot from Lodden.
Danton throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodden.
Danton cracks Lodden with a nice body shot.
Lodden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Danton misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodden.
A head punch on the inside from Danton fails to land.
Danton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lodden's efforts to push away.
Danton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loddens head.
Danton throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodden.
Lodden breaks the clinch.
Lodden takes one on the button.
Lodden moves out of range as Danton strikes.
Lodden wants to counter the offense by Danton and move into the clinch position.
Lodden missing with a left hand there. Danton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lodden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Danton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Danton as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Danton takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Lodden.
Danton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Danton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodden.
Lodden working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danton.
Danton misses with some punches.
Lodden tries to break free but Danton pushes him back against the cage.
Lodden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danton's elbow.
Danton has a couple of punches blocked by Lodden.
Lodden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danton lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Danton.
Danton throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lodden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danton.
A jab from Danton does it's job there.
Danton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lodden, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danton.
Danton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Lodden on the inside.
Lodden lands with a right to the head.
Danton avoiding damage.
Lodden pushes Danton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danton lands a body punch in the 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!
Danton blocks a body shot from Lodden.
Lodden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danton stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danton blocks an uppercut.
Lodden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lodden misses with a low kick as Danton jumps back.
Danton scores with a takedown into Lodden's guard.
Danton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Danton misses with a looping right.
Danton misses with a two punch combination.
Lodden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lodden moves in looking to clinch but Danton pushes him off.
Danton throws a right hand that misses
and Lodden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danton throws the left hand but Lodden avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danton throws an off balance right hand
and Lodden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danton swats away the attempt to clinch by Lodden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Danton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georges Danton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Danton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lodden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danton backing away here, and Lodden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lodden slips under a jab.
Lodden wants to counter the offense by Danton and move into the clinch position.
Lodden throws the left hand but Danton avoids the punch easily.
Danton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Georges Danton is winning the standup battle so far.
Lodden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Danton is out of range.
Danton throws a lazy right hand but Lodden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lodden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danton looks to land a right hand but Lodden moved out of range.
A clash of legs there as Danton blocks the low kick.
Danton looks to throw the jab but Lodden is out of range.
Danton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danton tries to close the distance and clinch but Lodden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lodden with a nice cross.
Danton misses with a hook. Lodden ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Danton.
Lodden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danton.
Lodden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danton throws a looping overhand right but Lodden ducks down to avoid it.
Danton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danton throws a right hand that misses
and Lodden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodden misses with a low kick as Danton jumps back.
Danton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lodden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooh!!! Lodden has knocked Danton down with a huge combo! Lodden steps away and waves a wobbly Danton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Danton is rocked!
Lodden rushes Danton and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Danton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lodden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danton walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Lodden! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Lodden!
Jonny Lodden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Hansen (ranked 1420 p4p, 176 weight class) and Blayze Sommer (ranked 1658 p4p, 203 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustav Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blayze Sommer!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sommer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hansen tries to clinch but Sommer moves out of range.
Hansen tries to clinch but Sommer moves out of range.
Hansen sets himself, and Sommer steps forward looking for the clinch! Hansen avoids it this time.
Sommer closes the distance and clinches.
Hansen blocks a body shot from Sommer.
Sommer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hansen.
Sommer can't find room to land a body shot as Hansen controls the action.
Hansen has a couple of punches blocked by Sommer.
Sommer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hansen or not.
Hansen lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sommer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sommer.
A head punch on the inside from Hansen fails to land.
Hansen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hansen tries to throw a body punch but Sommer avoids it by throwing Hansen back against the cage.
Sommer lands with a short shot to the head.
Sommer lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hansen fails to land.
Sommer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hansen controls his hands.
Hansen letting Sommer take a breather here.
Hansen blocks a body shot from Sommer.
Hansen is leaning against Sommer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sommer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hansen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sommer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hansen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sommer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sommer.
Sommer scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hansen.
Sommer blocking some punches.
Sommer working aggressively here.
Hansen blocks a body shot from Sommer.
Sommer misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sommer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hansen misses with a punch to the body.
Sommer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sommer has a couple of punches blocked by Hansen.
Hansen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sommer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hansen is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sommer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hansen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hansen lands a shot to the body.
Sommer can't find room to land a body shot as Hansen controls the action.
Sommer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hansen blocks an uppercut.
Hansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sommer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sommer misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sommer lands with a right to the head.
Hansen blocking some punches.
Hansen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sommer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sommer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Sommer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hansen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hansen tries to work over Sommer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sommer lands a shot to the body.
Hansen misses with some punches.
Sommer pushes Hansen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sommer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hansen's elbow.
Hansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sommer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Hansen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansen can't find room to land a body shot as Sommer controls the action.
Sommer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sommer misses with some punches.
Hansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sommer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hansen tries to work over Sommer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sommer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sommer lands with a shot to the body.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but Sommer shows good takedown defense.
Sommer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sommer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sommer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sommer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sommer - that landed with a thud.
Hansen has a couple of punches blocked by Sommer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hansen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blayze Sommer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sommer tries to clinch up.
Hansen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Hansen. No joy for Sommer on that attempt.
Sommer throws a looping overhand right but Hansen ducks down to avoid it.
Hansen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sommer manages to circle out of the way.
Sommer closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Hansen.
Sommer blocking some punches.
Hansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sommer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hansen is leaning against Sommer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hansen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sommer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sommer scores with a shoulder strike.
Sommer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hansen prevents a body shot from Sommer.
Sommer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sommer misses with some punches.
Sommer tries to throw a body punch but Hansen avoids it by throwing Sommer back against the cage.
Hansen tries to throw a body punch but Sommer avoids it by throwing Hansen back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen tries a body shot but Sommer blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sommer.
Hansen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sommer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sommer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Hansen.
Sommer tries a body shot but Hansen blocks it.
Hansen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sommer lands with a light punch inside.
Hansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blayze Sommer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hansen pushes Sommer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hansen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sommer.
Hansen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hansen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sommer controls his hands.
Sommer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hansen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sommer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sommer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
A short left from Sommer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sommer lands a shoulder strike.
Sommer digs a right hand into Hansen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hansen's gas tank.
Sommer can't find room to land a body shot as Hansen controls the action.
Hansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sommers head.
Hansen misses with a punch to the body.
Sommer blocking some punches.
Sommer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sommer lands a nice uppercut.
Sommer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Sommer misses with some punches.
Sommer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sommer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sommer lands a nice shot to the body.
Hansen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hansen fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sommer fails to land.
Hansen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sommer tries to throw a body punch but Hansen avoids it by throwing Sommer back against the cage.
Sommer is leaning against Hansen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sommer.
Hansen prevents a body shot from Sommer.
Hansen lands a left hand.
Sommer throws a head punch that misses.
Hansen tries to throw a body punch but Sommer avoids it by throwing Hansen back against the cage.
Hansen takes a shot to the head.
Sommer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Hansen.
Sommer lands with a left to the head.
Hansen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sommer has a couple of punches blocked by Hansen.
Sommer lands a nice uppercut.
Hansen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sommer controls his hands.
Sommer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sommer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sommer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hansen's elbow.
Sommer misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hansen fails to land.
Hansen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hansen throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sommer.
Hansen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sommer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sommer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hansens head.
Hansen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sommer controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blayze Sommer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hansen doesn't manage to clinch there - Sommer circles away.
Sommer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hansen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sommer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Sommer misses its intended target.
Sommer throws a lazy right hand but Hansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hansen lands with a cross.
Sommer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sommer throws a nice looking combination but Hansen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hansen keeps the fight on the outside.
Sommer clinches with his opponent.
Sommer misses with the head strike.
Hansen lands an uppercut.
Sommer working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sommer lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Sommer.
Sommer cracks Hansen with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hansen tries to throw a body punch but Sommer avoids it by throwing Hansen back against the cage.
Hansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sommer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sommer's elbow.
A hook to the body from Sommer.
Sommer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sommer misses with some punches.
Sommer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hansen controls his hands.
Hansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sommer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hansen scores with a shoulder strike.
Sommer working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hansen.
Hansen lands with a short shot to the head.
Sommer misses with a punch to the body.
Sommer scores with a hook to the body.
Hansen working aggressively here.
Hansen throws a head punch that misses.
Gustav Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sommer lands with a light punch inside.
Sommer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Sommer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hansens head.
Hansen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sommer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sommer's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sommer misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sommer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sommer tries to work over Hansen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Sommer.
Sommer tries a body shot but Hansen blocks it.
Sommer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hansen blocks an uppercut.
Hansen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hansen takes a shot to the head.
Sommer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sommer throws a punch but it's blocked by Hansen.
Sommer throws a punch but it's blocked by Hansen.
Hansen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hansen has a couple of punches blocked by Sommer.
Sommer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hansen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sommer prevents a body shot from Hansen.
Hansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sommers head.
Sommer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blayze Sommer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sommer lands a hook that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Hansen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hansen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sommer backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sommer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hansen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sommer breaks the clinch.
Hansen ducks right into an uppercut from Sommer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hansen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sommer wants to counter with a clinch but Hansen pushes him away.
Sommer moves into range and clinches up with Hansen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hansen.
A shot in the inside from Sommer.
Sommer blocks a body shot from Hansen.
Sommer lands a body punch.
Sommer blocking some punches.
Hansen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sommer backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blayze Sommer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sommer 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blayze Sommer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Blayze Sommer made sure he mentioned Fanatic Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Tabatabai (ranked 1195 p4p, 123 weight class) and Milton Friedman (ranked 683 p4p, 60 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Tabatabai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milton Friedman!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedman scores with a decent looking hook.
Tabatabai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Friedman misses with a straight right.
Tabatabai has closed the distance and engaged Friedman in a clinch.
Friedman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tabatabai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman missing with strikes from the back.
Friedman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tabatabai. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Friedman missing with strikes.
Friedman missing with strikes from the back.
Friedman misses with punches from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friedman connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tabatabai to escape the position.
Tabatabai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friedman on the ground.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Friedman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tabatabai avoids the strikes from Friedman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedman misses with a punch to the head.
Friedman is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Friedman gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Friedman gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Friedman apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Friedman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tabatabai manages to avoid it.
Tabatabai misses with a body shot
and Friedman counters with a takedown into side control.
Tabatabai parries the strikes from Friedman easily there. Friedman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tabatabai to escape.
Friedman working the ground and pound but Tabatabai is defending the strikes.
Friedman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Friedman throwing strikes but Tabatabai manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Friedman is not content to let Tabatabai control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedman sneaks back into half guard.
Tabatabai blocks the strikes from Friedman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedman looking for submissions off his back.
Friedman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Friedman is holding on to half guard well.
Friedman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Friedman trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabatabai prevents Friedman from improving his position.
Friedman wants to control but Tabatabai is keeping busy.
Friedman gets full guard.
Friedman is looking for a triangle here but Tabatabai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Friedman is not content to let Tabatabai control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friedman gets back to half guard.
Friedman manages to get to full guard.
Friedman is looking for a triangle here but Tabatabai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Friedman is looking for a sweep.
Friedman is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Friedman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tabatabai moves in looking to clinch but Friedman pushes him off.
Friedman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tabatabai is looking to clinch but Friedman is avoiding it.
Friedman throws a big shot that misses.
Tabatabai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedman misses with a hook. Tabatabai ducked under it nicely.
Tabatabai misses the shot to the body.
Friedman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tabatabai rushes Friedman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Friedman is looking for a takedown.
Friedman is looking to take this one to the mat.
John Tabatabai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Friedman.
Friedman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Tabatabai scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman breaks the clinch.
Friedman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedman just misses with a punch to the body.
Friedman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedman misses with a straight right.
Tabatabai swings for the body but Friedman moves out of range.
Friedman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Tabatabai.
Tabatabai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedman.
Friedman throws a body shot but no joy.
Tabatabai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedman.
Tabatabai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tabatabai.
Tabatabai tries to clinch but Friedman is having none of it.
Friedman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Friedman swings for the body but Tabatabai moves out of range.
Tabatabai shoots in looking for a takedown. Friedman tries to sprawl out of it but Tabatabai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Friedman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tabatabai slips under a jab.
Friedman scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedman misses the shot to the body.
Friedman shoots in looking for a takedown but Tabatabai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Friedman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Milton Friedman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tabatabai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friedman.
Tabatabai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedman.
Friedman lands with a straight right. Tabatabai didn't see that one coming.
Friedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tabatabai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Friedman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Tabatabai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friedman.
Friedman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Friedman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tabatabai circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tabatabai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tabatabai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Friedman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friedman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Friedman misses with a hook.
Tabatabai scores with a jab to the body.
Friedman lunges at Tabatabai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tabatabai's hand.
Friedman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tabatabai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friedman. Tabatabai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tabatabai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friedman moves away.
Tabatabai tries to clinch but Friedman is having none of it.
Friedman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tabatabai was well out of range. Poor timing from Friedman.
Tabatabai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friedman manages to avoid it.
Tabatabai avoids the body shot from Friedman.
Friedman misses with a body shot.
Tabatabai scores with a sloppy right hand. Friedman should have avoided that one.
Tabatabai doesn't manage to clinch there - Friedman circles away.
Tabatabai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Friedman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Friedman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tabatabai avoids the body shot from Friedman.
Tabatabai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedman.
Tabatabai is looking to wear down Friedman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Friedman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tabatabai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Friedman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friedman lunges at Tabatabai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tabatabai's hand.
Tabatabai has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike.
Friedman has Tabatabai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tabatabai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tabatabai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friedman tries to throw a body punch but Tabatabai avoids it by throwing Friedman back against the cage.
Tabatabai is pressed up against the cage. Friedman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tabatabai down to the mat. Tabatabai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tabatabai moves in looking to clinch but Friedman pushes him off.
Tabatabai ducks under a wild hook from Friedman.
Friedman avoids the body shot from Tabatabai.
Friedman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Tabatabai.
John Tabatabai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tabatabai works Friedman's body with a nice hook.
Tabatabai closes the distance and pushes Friedman back into the cage.
Tabatabai lands with a short shot to the head.
Tabatabai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai - that landed with a thud.
Friedman is breathing heavily.
Tabatabai misses with a punch to the body.
Tabatabai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friedman's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tabatabai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milton Friedman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tabatabai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friedman.
Tabatabai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Friedman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tabatabai.
Friedman feints the counter takedown.
Friedman throws a looping overhand right but Tabatabai ducks down to avoid it.
Friedman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tabatabai manages to avoid it.
Friedman lands a nice hook to Tabatabai's body. Tabatabai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tabatabai digs a good hook to Friedman's body.
A punch combination from Tabatabai misses.
Friedman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Friedman misses the jab.
Friedman takes a swing at Tabatabai's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Tabatabai shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Friedman is backing up but Tabatabai catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Friedman covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Tabatabai Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Tabatabai!
John Tabatabai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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