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UnderGround FC 44 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anti Happy (ranked 24243 p4p, 459 weight class) and Dax Holliday (ranked 5081 p4p, 384 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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151 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anti Happy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dax Holliday!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happy darts in looking for a takedown but Holliday gets double underhooks and turns Happy into the cage.
Happy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holliday lands with an uppercut that bounces Happy off the cage and back into range.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
Happy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Holliday scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Happy manages to mount him!
Holliday defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Happy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Happy has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Holliday is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anti Happy!
Anti Happy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nonito Pacquiao (ranked 4442 p4p, 431 weight class) and Adam Bruno (ranked 21085 p4p, 601 weight class). Nonito Pacquiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nonito Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Bruno!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Bruno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Pacquiao lands with a cross.
Bruno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pacquiao to score with a decent uppercut.
Pacquiao lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bruno scoring well with a low kick there.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Bruno avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Pacquiao. That snapped Bruno's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bruno.
Pacquiao looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruno is just out of range.
Bruno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pacquiao lands with a shot to the body.
Pacquiao punishes Bruno's body with a nice straight punch.
Pacquiao is looking to wear down Bruno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bruno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nonito Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bruno.
Bruno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bruno drops his hands momentarily and Pacquiao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pacquiao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws an off balance right hand
and Bruno makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao tries to avoid it but Bruno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pacquiao to the ground. Pacquiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bruno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacquiao sizes up Bruno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bruno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bruno closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pacquiao's guard.
Bruno advances to half guard.
Bruno not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bruno is looking to take a break and control but Pacquiao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pacquiao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pacquiao tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruno has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bruno lands a big shot there that rocks Pacquiao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pacquiao's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Pacquiao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pacquiao taking shots to the head.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Bruno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bruno has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pacquiao's face.
Pacquiao is squirming around, avoiding Bruno's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruno lands with some strikes.
It looks like Nonito Pacquiao has been cut.
Bruno cracks Pacquiao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pacquiao is rocked!
Bruno tries to control but Pacquiao wriggling away.
Oh Pacquiao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruno postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Pacquiao badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bruno around the waist but Bruno pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bruno is the winner by TKO! Bruno jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Bruno!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arfur Chance (ranked 6255 p4p, 228 weight class) and Eduardo Corassa (ranked 5742 p4p, 216 weight class). Eduardo Corassa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Lethal high kicks
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arfur Chance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Corassa!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chance moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chance swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chance walks into a stiff left hand from Corassa.
Chance drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corassa lands a big right hand that sends Chance crashing to the mat! Corassa stays standing though and waves Chance back to his feet!
Chance is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corassa lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Chance up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Corassa from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Chance's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eduardo Corassa!
After winning the bout, Eduardo Corassa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Arfur Chance stepped up to the mic, saying 'A big thanks to Underground Supps for their support.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Escamosinho (ranked 3322 p4p, 292 weight class) and Koryu Miyagi (ranked 2814 p4p, 269 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Escamosinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miyagi.
Miyagi dives in and grabs Escamosinho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escamosinho pushes down on Miyagi's head and hops out.
Miyagi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Escamosinho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Miyagi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Miyagi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miyagi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miyagi moves into the clinch successfully.
Miyagi pulls guard effortlessly.
Escamosinho stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Miyagi has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Escamosinho manages to get his head free but now Miyagi has transitioned to an armbar! Escamosinho grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Miyagi! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koryu Miyagi!
Koryu Miyagi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Jackson (ranked 2068 p4p, 245 weight class) and What Addams (ranked 2917 p4p, 322 weight class). Addams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Family Vales. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, What Addams!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Addams is out of range.
Addams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Addams.
Nice jab there from Jackson .
It looks like What Addams has been cut.
Addams throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
As Addams tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Addams manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson misses the body punch
and Addams counters with an inside leg kick.
Addams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson takes a swing at Addams's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Addams flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
Addams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Addams throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Addams is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Addams limp body while Jackson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Jackson !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ky Tycoon (ranked 2411 p4p, 248 weight class) and Johnny Rosenthal (ranked 3188 p4p, 288 weight class). Tycoon comes to the cage accompanied by Im the champ. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ky Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Rosenthal!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenthal rushes Tycoon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rosenthal digs a right hand into Tycoon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tycoon's gas tank.
Rosenthal turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rosenthal manages to end up in side control.
Tycoon stops Rosenthal from passing to mount.
Rosenthal tries for a kimura but Tycoon is defending well.
Rosenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tycoon keeps working.
Tycoon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rosenthal controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon is looking for a sweep.
Rosenthal decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal stuffs the takedown attempt from Tycoon. Tycoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Tycoon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rosenthal misses with a series of wild punches.
Rosenthal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tycoon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rosenthal fails with a takedown attempt.
Tycoon throws a jab but it's blocked by Rosenthal.
Tycoon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rosenthal fails to land the takedown.
Ky Tycoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rosenthal.
Rosenthal gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Tycoon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rosenthal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rosenthal decides to stand back up. Rosenthal steps back and let's Tycoon get back to his feet.
Tycoon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rosenthal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tycoon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rosenthal shoots in but no luck this time.
Rosenthal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tycoon shoots in and drives through. Rosenthal sprawls well.
Tycoon dives in and grabs Rosenthal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rosenthal pushes down on Tycoon's head and hops out.
Rosenthal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tycoon tries to avoid it but Rosenthal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tycoon to the ground. Tycoon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tycoon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rosenthal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tycoon tries to score a body lock takedown but Rosenthal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rosenthal working Tycoon over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rosenthal or perhaps it was just good defense by Tycoon, which made it look bad.
Rosenthal looks winded!
Rosenthal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rosenthal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tycoon defends it nicely.
Rosenthal dives in and grabs Tycoon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tycoon pushes down on Rosenthal's head and hops out.
Tycoon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rosenthal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tycoon working a defensive guard here.
Tycoon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rosenthal manages to get himself to full guard.
Tycoon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rosenthal is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon wants to get up but he can't break Rosenthal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tycoon wants to control from the top but Rosenthal keeps moving.
Rosenthal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tycoon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tycoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosenthal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rosenthal working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Rosenthal will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rosenthal tries to close the distance and clinch but Tycoon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tycoon misses with a series of wild punches.
Rosenthal tries to clinch there but Tycoon circles away.
Tycoon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rosenthal clinches up against the cage.
Rosenthal gets underhooks to prevent Tycoon's takedown attempt.
Rosenthal has hold of one of Tycoon's legs. Tycoon is fighting the takedown attempt but Rosenthal gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tycoon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rosenthal defends well.
Tycoon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rosenthal defends it easily.
Johnny Rosenthal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rosenthal is pushing down on Tycoon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tycoon is fighting to maintain full guard but Rosenthal has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rosenthal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rosenthal's back!
Tycoon is looking for the choke from the back position but Rosenthal is controlling his hands well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosenthal is trying to break free.
Rosenthal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tycoon avoiding Rosenthal 's attempts to control his hands.
Tycoon looking to break Rosenthal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rosenthal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tycoon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tycoon looking for the choke but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tycoon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rosenthal is defending well though. Tycoon let's go of the attempt for now.
Tycoon is hanging on to Rosenthal's back as he tries to escape.
Rosenthal trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tycoon doesn't have the hooks in and Rosenthal manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal stopping the sweep attempt from Tycoon.
Rosenthal is stalling in the full guard.
Tycoon looking for a guillotine here but Rosenthal defends easily.
Rosenthal stands and throws Tycoon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tycoon is looking for a sweep.
Rosenthal decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tycoon to his feet.
Rosenthal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tycoon to the mat! Tycoon manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosenthal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tycoon's guard.
Tycoon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal forces his way into half guard.
Rosenthal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tycoon wants to control but Rosenthal is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tycoon tries to get to full guard but Rosenthal has control of the leg.
Rosenthal is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tycoon trying to hold on to Rosenthal's head to control him but Rosenthal postures up.
Tycoon tries to roll over but Rosenthal keeps him under control.
Rosenthal escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tycoon shoots in for a takedown but Rosenthal shows good takedown defense.
Rosenthal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tycoon did well to prevent Rosenthal getting side control.
Rosenthal wants to control but Tycoon is keeping him busy.
Rosenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tycoon moves into full guard.
Tycoon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rosenthal is aware though and is defending well.
Rosenthal stands and steps away. Tycoon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rosenthal shoots in for a takedown but Tycoon shows good takedown defense.
Johnny Rosenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosenthal clinches up against the cage.
Rosenthal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rosenthal breaks from the clinch.
Rosenthal tries to move into range but Tycoon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rosenthal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Rosenthal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tycoon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rosenthal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rosenthal pulls guard successfully.
Tycoon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rosenthal moves into full guard.
Tycoon prevents Rosenthal from getting back to his feet.
Tycoon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rosenthal has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tycoon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Rosenthal with that takedown attempt.
Rosenthal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tycoon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Rosenthal misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal clinches with his opponent.
Tycoon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rosenthal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ky Tycoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tycoon tries to keep at a distance but Rosenthal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rosenthal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tycoon.
Tycoon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rosenthal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rosenthal digs a right hand underneath Tycoon's ribcage. Tycoon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rosenthal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tycoon uses from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rosenthal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rosenthal is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tycoon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rosenthal pulls Tycoon into guard.
Rosenthal looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tycoon looking to pass the guard.
Rosenthal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tycoon is controlling him.
Rosenthal kicks Tycoon off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenthal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rosenthal is trying to control. Tycoon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rosenthal wants to get back to his feet.
Tycoon wants to improve his position but Rosenthal is controlling well.
Rosenthal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rosenthal prevents Tycoon from improving his position.
Johnny Rosenthal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rosenthal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tycoon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rosenthal's guard.
Tycoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosenthal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tycoon passes into half guard.
Rosenthal trying to control but Tycoon postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal looking for submissions off his back.
Rosenthal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tycoon is working away from the top position though.
Tycoon is trying to control. Rosenthal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tycoon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rosenthal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ky Tycoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tycoon is looking for a kimura but Rosenthal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tycoon to get the leverage.
Rosenthal trying to control from the bottom.
Tycoon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rosenthal tries to roll over but Tycoon keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Rosenthal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rosenthal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Rosenthal!
Ky Tycoon was interviewed post fight and said 'Well he got me tonight he's a tough guy appreciate his effort tonight and it bring him the W I'm sure that I learned from this and use it as a motivation to keep improving'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philo Beddo Ii (ranked 2326 p4p, 242 weight class) and Fedor Mazepin (ranked 1600 p4p, 186 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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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddo Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Mazepin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazepin is looking to clinch but Beddo Ii is avoiding it.
Mazepin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beddo Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beddo Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazepin manages to avoid it.
Beddo Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beddo Ii throws a hook but Mazepin blocks it.
Mazepin throws a counter combo.
Mazepin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mazepin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Mazepin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazepin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beddo Ii wants to get back to his feet.
Mazepin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazepin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazepin is trying to get an arm triangle but Beddo Ii is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beddo Ii is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mazepin is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Mazepin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mazepin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Beddo Ii pushes Mazepin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mazepin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mazepin trying to control the position but Beddo Ii is working away.
Beddo Ii is trying to get back to his feet.
Beddo Ii trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mazepin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beddo Ii has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beddo Ii is trying to get back to his feet.
Beddo Ii is not content to let Mazepin control the position.
Beddo Ii wants to get back to his feet.
Mazepin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beddo Ii sneaks out the side door and pushes Mazepin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Philo Beddo Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazepin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Beddo Ii.
Mazepin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mazepin is trying to pull guard but Beddo Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazepin avoids it.
Mazepin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beddo Ii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beddo Ii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddo Ii connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mazepin's face.
It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Mazepin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beddo Ii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddo Ii utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Beddo Ii unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mazepin looks winded!
Beddo Ii lands a knee to the head.
Beddo Ii lands a good knee to the midsection. Mazepin won't want to take too many of those.
Mazepin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beddo Ii.
Nice elbow from Beddo Ii.
A shot in the inside from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mazepin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Beddo Ii connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mazepin's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beddo Ii using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddo Ii connects with a knee to the head.
Beddo Ii misses with a knee strike.
Mazepin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Beddo Ii utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Beddo Ii unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mazepin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Beddo Ii throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beddo Ii landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Fedor Mazepin's cut even more.
Mazepin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beddo Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beddo Ii.
A short right from Beddo Ii on the inside.
Beddo Ii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddo Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mazepin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beddo Ii.
Mazepin tries to clinch up but Beddo Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Beddo Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Mazepin shoots in looking for a takedown but Beddo Ii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mazepin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beddo Ii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mazepin throws a counter combo.
Beddo Ii misses with a looping left.
Mazepin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mazepin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beddo Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mazepin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo Ii trying to land knees to the body.
Mazepin goes for a takedown attempt but Beddo Ii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beddo Ii moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazepin managing to block the knees to the body from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii is working Mazepin over against the cage.
Mazepin is breathing heavily.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazepin avoids it.
Beddo Ii unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mazepin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Beddo Ii missing with knees to the body.
Beddo Ii missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mazepin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mazepin avoiding damage as Beddo Ii throws knees to the body.
Beddo Ii using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beddo Ii lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Beddo Ii scores a nice knee to the body.
Mazepin takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddo Ii lands a good knee to the midsection. Mazepin won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddo Ii scores a nice knee to the body.
Beddo Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazepin avoids the damage to the body.
Beddo Ii using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beddo Ii with a knee to the head.
Mazepin avoiding damage as Beddo Ii throws knees to the body.
Beddo Ii utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Beddo Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazepin can do to turn this around?
Beddo Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mazepin's coach down at The Coffee Shop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mazepin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Beddo Ii connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mazepin's face.
Beddo Ii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beddo Ii obliges.
Beddo Ii unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mazepin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Beddo Ii scores with a knee to the head.
Mazepin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mazepin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beddo Ii lands a knee to the body.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazepin avoids it.
Beddo Ii unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mazepin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Beddo Ii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Beddo Ii missing with knees to the body.
Philo Beddo Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazepin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mazepin avoiding damage as Beddo Ii throws knees to the body.
Mazepin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A knee to the head by Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii lands a shot to the body.
Beddo Ii lands a good knee to the midsection. Mazepin won't want to take too many of those.
Beddo Ii crunches a lovely knee into Mazepin's ribcage.
Beddo Ii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mazepin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the head but Mazepin blocks with his arms.
Beddo Ii tries a knee to the head but Mazepin blocks it.
Beddo Ii landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddo Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mazepin tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii lands with a hook. Mazepin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beddo Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazepin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beddo Ii works Mazepin's body with a nice hook.
Mazepin throws a low kick but Beddo Ii moves out of range easily.
Beddo Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mazepin shoots for a double leg takedown but Beddo Ii sprawls well. He's pushed Mazepin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mazepin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beddo Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo Ii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fedor Mazepin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mazepin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beddo Ii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beddo Ii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazepin is defending well for now.
Mazepin managing to block the knees to the body from Beddo Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddo Ii trying to land knees to the body.
Beddo Ii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mazepin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beddo Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazepin controls his hands.
Beddo Ii scores with a knee to the head.
Mazepin avoiding damage as Beddo Ii throws knees to the body.
Mazepin managing to block the knees to the body from Beddo Ii.
Mazepin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beddo Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazepin avoids the damage to the body.
Beddo Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazepin avoids the damage to the body.
Beddo Ii misses with a knee strike.
Beddo Ii tries to throw a body punch but Mazepin avoids it by throwing Beddo Ii back against the cage.
Beddo Ii scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddo Ii missing with knees to the body.
Mazepin is trying to drag Beddo Ii to the mat but Beddo Ii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Beddo Ii.
Mazepin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Philo Beddo Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Mazepin.
Mazepin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mazepin wants to take the fight to the mat but Beddo Ii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beddo Ii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beddo Ii looking to throw knees to the head but Mazepin is blocking nicely.
Beddo Ii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mazepin.
Beddo Ii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazepin is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddo Ii landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Beddo Ii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazepin is defending well for now.
Beddo Ii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Beddo Ii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazepin.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beddo Ii.
A left hand lands to the body for Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii working Mazepin over with knees to the body.
Philo Beddo Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beddo Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Beddo Ii lands a body punch.
Beddo Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddo Ii lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Beddo Ii landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Beddo Ii - that landed with a thud.
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!
Beddo Ii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazepin is defending well for now.
Beddo Ii lands a knee to the head.
Fedor Mazepin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The cut above Fedor Mazepin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beddo Ii lands a knee to the head.
Mazepin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Beddo Ii trying to land knees to the body.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazepin avoids it.
Beddo Ii with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philo Beddo Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beddo Ii, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philo Beddo Ii!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uesugi Mochinori (ranked 1543 p4p, 205 weight class) and Whorely Alvarez (ranked 1319 p4p, 180 weight class). Mochinori's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Japanese Battle Music. The key to victory for Uesugi Mochinori has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uesugi Mochinori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Whorely Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
Mochinori lands a body punch.
Mochinori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mochinori fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mochinori.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvarez.
Good standup being displayed there by Mochinori as he connects with a hook.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mochinori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Mochinori's shoulder, as Mochinori tries to avoid the shot.
Mochinori 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.
Mochinori lands with a straight right. Alvarez didn't see that one coming.
Alvarez lands a high kick!
It looks like Uesugi Mochinori has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mochinori lands a jab.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Mochinori quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Mochinori.
Alvarez delivers a nice body kick.
Mochinori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whorely Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Mochinori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Mochinori.
Uesugi Mochinori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mochinori.
Good body shot from Mochinori.
Alvarez stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mochinori moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvarez.
Mochinori throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Mochinori swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
A head kick by Alvarez misses
letting Mochinori counter with a right hand.
Alvarez tries a low kick but Mochinori avoids it.
Alvarez thumps Mochinori with a low kick.
Mochinori fakes the leg kick and cracks Alvarez in the body.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mochinori defends it nicely.
Uesugi Mochinori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whorely Alvarez.
Alvarez looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alvarez sprawling to the canvas! Alvarez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mochinori finish him?!
Alvarez is rocked!
and Mochinori counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Alvarez! He's just covering up as Mochinori starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uesugi Mochinori!
Uesugi Mochinori seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Moriarty (ranked 943 p4p, 137 weight class) and Oleksander Kurtzov (ranked 1866 p4p, 235 weight class). Kurtzov has chosen Imperial March as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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27
213 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Moriarty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleksander Kurtzov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moriarty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moriarty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurtzov dives in and grabs Moriarty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moriarty pushes down on Kurtzov's head and hops out.
Moriarty has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moriarty lands a nice uppercut.
Kurtzov manages to pull guard.
Kurtzov keeping moving, preventing Moriarty from controlling successfully.
Moriarty has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kurtzov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Moriarty is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kurtzov pulls down on the head and he's put Moriarty to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oleksander Kurtzov!
Oleksander Kurtzov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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