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Rural Champion 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Watt (ranked 3664 p4p, 124 weight class) and Lex Luthor (ranked 4385 p4p, 131 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Watt!
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, Lex Luthor!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luthor manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watt. Luthor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luthor moves into the clinch.
Watt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luthor is defending well for now.
Luthor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Watt regains guard.
Luthor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Luthor landing some decent shots from guard.
Watt is controlling Luthor's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt is looking for a triangle but Luthor pushes his legs off easily.
Luthor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Luthor throwing strikes but missing.
Luthor working some strikes from top position.
Luthor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luthor landing some decent shots from guard.
Luthor landing some decent shots from guard.
Luthor postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Watt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Luthor works over Watt with some ground and pound from guard.
Luthor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luthor postures up.
Luthor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luthor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watt swings for the body but Luthor moves out of range.
Luthor has Watt up against the ropes in a clinch.
Luthor avoiding damage as Watt throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor avoiding damage as Watt throws knees to the body.
Watt is trying to break free.
Luthor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Luthor can't get the takedown.
Scott Watt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Luthor.
Watt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luthor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor wants the takedown. Watt is fighting it off but Luthor persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Watt's guard against the ropes.
Watt is trying to keep Luthor in close.
Watt has momentary wrist control but Luthor slips an elbow through the middle.
Watt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Luthor stands up over Watt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Luthor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Luthor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Luthor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Luthor moves into range and clinches up with Watt.
Luthor is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Watt can't fight it off and eventually Luthor manages to take the fight to the floor. Watt looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Watt is looking for a triangle but Luthor pushes his legs off easily.
Luthor trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
Luthor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Luthor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luthor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luthor is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Luthor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Luthor chips away with some ground and pound.
Watt is trying to keep Luthor in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Luthor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Luthor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Luthor trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
Luthor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Luthor postures up in Watt's guard and throws a big left but Watt blocks it.
Luthor cracks Watt with a solid left hand.
Luthor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Luthor stays in close to Watt's body and controls the position.
Luthor landing with the ground and pound.
Luthor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luthor trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
Luthor with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luthor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luthor defends well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Watt cracks a nice hook into Luthor's ribs.
Luthor doesn't manage to clinch there - Watt circles away.
Luthor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Watt.
We've been told by Watt's head coaches at Core Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watt looks to clinch
and Luthor counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luthor controls the position.
Luthor lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor lands a nice forearm strike.
Luthor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watt keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Luthor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Watt to his feet.
Watt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luthor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luthor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott Watt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luthor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Watt to the mat! Watt manages to get full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luthor distracts Watt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Watt tries to get out of the position.
Watt working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Luthor 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Watt misses with a body shot.
Luthor forces Watt back against the ropes and clinches.
Watt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luthor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Watt regains guard immediately.
Luthor preventing the sweep.
Watt working a defensive guard here.
Luthor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luthor is in close to Watt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lex Luthor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luthor won't allow Watt to sweep him here.
Watt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Luthor with a nice head shot there.
Luthor throws an elbow that misses. Watt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Luthor's guard. Nice move by Watt!
Luthor looking for a sweep. Not yet Luthor, not yet.
Watt trying to control the position from guard on top but Luthor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luthor trying to strike off his back.
Watt trying to control but Luthor is working from the bottom.
Luthor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luthor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watt wants to control from the top but Luthor keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Watt is looking to wear down Luthor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luthor.
Luthor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watt is looking to break free of the clinch but Luthor has double underhooks.
Watt is trying to break the clinch but Luthor is controlling him.
Luthor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Watt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luthor has Watt pressed against the ropes, preventing Watt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt wants to stall.
Luthor has hold of one of Watt's legs. Watt is fighting the takedown attempt but Luthor gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Luthor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Watt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luthor defends well.
Luthor lands a couple of elbows.
Watt wants to stand but Luthor is controlling the position.
Luthor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Watt's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Luthor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Luthor landing with the ground and pound.
Luthor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Luthor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Luthor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Luthor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lex Luthor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luthor 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Lex Luthor!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Lex Luthor!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Lex Luthor!
Lex Luthor wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Bean (ranked 4558 p4p, 138 weight class) and Handy James (ranked 5999 p4p, 155 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Handy James!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
James escapes and gets back to his feet.
James throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range.
Bean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bean is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and James dives into side control.
Bean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Bean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee asks James politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. James prefers to stall for the moment though.
James scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James staying calm.
James is working to tighten his grip on Bean's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bean has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but James is really squeezing tight and eventually Bean passes out! James breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Handy James!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Axl Loria (ranked 4513 p4p, 217 weight class) and Vanhempi Koira (ranked 24158 p4p, 268 weight class). Loria comes to the ring accompanied by Monster - Eminem ft. Rihanna. Koira has chosen Rocky theme song as his entrance music. Vanhempi Koira is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Axl Loria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vanhempi Koira!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koira lands a body shot.
Koira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A cross from Koira lands.
Loria clinches up with Koira and pushes him back against the ropes.
Loria lands an uppercut.
Loria is stalling here.
Loria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koira throws a good cross that connects.
Koira throws out a powerful jab.
Loria closes the distance and clinches.
Koira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koira blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Loria lands an elbow that stopped Koira in his tracks for a moment.
Koira blocks a body shot from Loria.
Koira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loria is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Koira - that landed with a thud.
Loria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loria gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koira connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Loria tumbling to the canvas! Koira pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Loria was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vanhempi Koira!
During a confident post fight interview, Vanhempi Koira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Axl Loria was interviewed post fight and said 'That was a fluke. I think I am the best fighter. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blackout Mane (ranked 4671 p4p, 441 weight class) and Pico Santos (ranked 5058 p4p, 454 weight class). Blackout Mane is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blackout Mane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pico Santos!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Mane slips the punch.
Blackout Mane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Mane misses its intended target.
Santos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mane.
Mane throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santos slips a straight right by Mane.
And Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Mane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mane.
Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mane misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Mane.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Mane misses.
Santos feints the counter takedown.
Santos throws a head kick but Mane moves out of range.
Mane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Mane.
Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mane throws out a powerful jab.
Blackout Mane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mane connects with a single shot there.
Mane throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
And Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Mane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mane lands with a cross.
Mane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
And Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Mane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Santos moves away from the strike by Mane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mane misses.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mane throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santos tries to score with a low kick but Mane moves his leg out of the way.
Mane looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Mane scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mane. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mane throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mane misses.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Mane throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mane!
Santos working the ground and pound from side control.
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mane wants to control but Santos postures up.
Santos working the body and head with strikes.
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mane on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos has hold of Mane's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mane seems comfortable defending it but Santos has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mane is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mane is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Santos couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pico Santos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr (ranked 5510 p4p, 477 weight class) and Yoshi Togata (ranked 4294 p4p, 429 weight class). Yoshi Togata has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshi Togata!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus Jr misses with the combination.
Maximus Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maximus Jr misses with a wild combination.
Maximus Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Togata tries to counter it with a takedown but Maximus Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Maximus Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Togata! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr misses with the combination.
Maximus Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Togata counters with a shoot takedown. Maximus Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Togata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maximus Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Togata is looking to work some ground and pound but Maximus Jr has wrist control.
Togata passes Maximus Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Togata lands with a punch from half guard.
Togata is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Togata perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Togata lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Togata is nestled in close to Maximus Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Togata maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Maximus Jr could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Togata has cracked it and Maximus Jr is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Togata!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshi Togata!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toinen Nuori (ranked 4582 p4p, 396 weight class) and Bin Lio (ranked 5241 p4p, 421 weight class). Nuori kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Seven Nation Army (Glitch Mob Remix). Bin Lio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toinen Nuori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bin Lio!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuori fails with the takedown.
Lio looking to score a takedown here. Nuori is defending well but Lio drives through and ends up in Nuori's guard.
Lio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nuori is proving hard to escape from.
Nuori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lio wants to control from the top but Nuori keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuori pulls Lio in to control the position.
Lio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nuori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lio has managed to get both his arms back between Nuori's legs - danger averted.
Nuori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nuori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lio trying to control but Nuori is working from the bottom.
Lio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nuori. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nuori preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lio postures up.
Nuori has his foot on Lio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lio works his way back into a safe position though.
Nuori wants to sweep but no luck.
Lio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nuori is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lio defends well.
Lio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nuori is keeping the position for now.
Lio looking to sit in guard and control but Nuori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nuori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lio is trying to control the position but Nuori postures up.
Nuori definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lio keeping moving, preventing Nuori from controlling successfully.
Nuori is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lio has escaped and now he's on top!
Nuori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lio trying to control but Nuori is working from the bottom.
Nuori trying to control the position.
Nuori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nuori has his foot on Lio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lio works his way back into a safe position though.
Lio controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toinen Nuori will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nuori closes the distance and clinches up with Lio, looking for a takedown. Nuori pushes Lio against the ropes but Lio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nuori will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nuori with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lio counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toinen Nuori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lio gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nuori is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lio pulls his head out easily.
Nuori has his hands clasped together around Lio's back. He's all about the action.
Lio is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lio is working away from the top position though.
Lio is pressing down on Nuori's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nuori is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lio is trying to control the action in half guard but Nuori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuori is trying to control but can't.
Nuori is not content to let Lio control the position.
Nuori trying to control but Lio postures up.
Lio is looking for a kimura but Nuori is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lio to get the leverage.
Nuori tries to get to full guard but Lio has control of the leg.
Nuori actively working from the bottom 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.
Nuori trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nuori tries to keep at a distance but Lio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nuori is looking for a sweep. Lio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nuori trying to hold on to Lio's head to control him but Lio postures up.
Lio wants to take a breather but Nuori is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Lio seems content to control.
Nuori looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Lio there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lio drops an elbow to the side of Nuori's head.
Nuori might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lio wants to control but Nuori is keeping him busy.
Lio tries to stand and escape but Nuori is controlling the position.
Nuori trying to control here.
Nuori is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nuori is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lio pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lio is looking for a kimura here.
Nuori trying to control but Lio postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lio wants it to stay on the feet.
Lio moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nuori throws an elbow but misses.
Nuori is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lio throws an elbow but misses.
Lio stops a takedown attempt from Nuori.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bin Lio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nuori closes the distance and clinches up with Lio, looking for a takedown. Nuori pushes Lio against the ropes but Lio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lio has closed the distance and engaged Nuori in a clinch.
Lio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nuori up against the ropes.
Nuori gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lio uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Nuori tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lio swivels and escapes.
Lio wants to counter the offense by Nuori and move into the clinch position.
Lio scores with a takedown into Nuori's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuori has his foot on Lio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lio works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nuori is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lio tries to free his leg and advance position but Nuori is retaining full guard.
Nuori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lio with a nice head shot there.
Lio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nuori trying to keep a closed guard but Lio is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lio controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nuori is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lio defends well.
Nuori is looking for a triangle but Lio pushes his legs off easily.
Lio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuori looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lio puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lio tries to pass to full mount but Nuori defends it.
Lio performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lio trying to pass the guard but Nuori defending well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nuori moves in looking to clinch but Lio pushes him off.
Nuori darts in and clinches Lio up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuori is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lio is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toinen Nuori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lio pulls guard successfully.
Lio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lio keeping moving, preventing Nuori from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lio holds on and takes a little breather.
Nuori trying to control but Lio is working from the bottom.
Lio is trying to control the position but Nuori postures up.
Bin Lio has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuori tries to free his leg and advance position but Lio is retaining full guard.
Toinen Nuori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bin Lio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nuori missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bin Lio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lio 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Bin Lio!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Bin Lio!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Bin Lio!
Bin Lio wins by unanimous decision!
Toinen Nuori was interviewed post fight and said 'RAAAAAAAAARGH!!!! I WILL BE BACK STRONGER!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Domino Lee (ranked 4228 p4p, 376 weight class) and Will Wrecks (ranked 5599 p4p, 431 weight class). Will Wrecks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Domino Lee's chin.
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150 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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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 Los Angeles, Domino Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Wrecks!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrecks is looking to clinch.
Wrecks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wrecks tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrecks is looking to clinch.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters with a single leg into guard. Wrecks didn't expect that.
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Wrecks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wrecks manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Wrecks's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wrecks is trying to escape and Lee transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wrecks is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lee! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Domino Lee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diago Jota (ranked 3916 p4p, 355 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 4510 p4p, 393 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec has chosen Copacabana - Barry Manilow as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diago Jota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a takedown attempt - Jota sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Itzpapalotltotec wants it to stay on the feet.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jota definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Itzpapalotltotec fails with a takedown attempt.
Jota half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to clinch up but Jota circles away and keeps his distance.
Jota swats away the attempt to clinch by Itzpapalotltotec.
Jota is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jota clinches with his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to pull guard but Jota has him pressed against the ropes.
Diago Jota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec tries a knee to the head but Jota blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to stall but Jota uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Itzpapalotltotec missing with knees to the body.
Jota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jota sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jota is trying to defend but Itzpapalotltotec finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jota tries to kick Itzpapalotltotec off in order to stand up. Itzpapalotltotec Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jota is breathing heavily.
Jota throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Itzpapalotltotec remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jota, who protects the arm well.
Jota is letting Itzpapalotltotec control him for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The ground and pound from Itzpapalotltotec seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jota really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to take a break and control but Jota is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to clinch.
Jota clinches up with Itzpapalotltotec and pushes him back against the ropes.
Itzpapalotltotec is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to pull guard but Jota turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Jota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Itzpapalotltotec drives through with a takedown into guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is standing up over Jota. Jota looks to escape but Itzpapalotltotec dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a little break here. Jota wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jota is not content to let Itzpapalotltotec control the position.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jota taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jota gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Itzpapalotltotec can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jota is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Itzpapalotltotec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jota paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Itzpapalotltotec tries to get set, Jota tries to push him back and clinch up but Itzpapalotltotec manages to avoid the attempt.
Jota blocks the body kick.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to clinch but Jota is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jota tries to avoid it but Itzpapalotltotec manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jota to the ground. Jota escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jota looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Diago Jota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in looking for a takedown. Jota tries to sprawl out of it but Itzpapalotltotec keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jota manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jota changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jota to the ground. Itzpapalotltotec is now in Jota's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jota keeping moving, preventing Itzpapalotltotec from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec postures up.
Itzpapalotltotec decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jota, up you get!
Itzpapalotltotec closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jota's guard.
Itzpapalotltotec stands up from Jota's guard - Itzpapalotltotec perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jota is looking to counter the offense by Itzpapalotltotec and move into the clinch.
Diago Jota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in for a takedown but Jota shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jota sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Itzpapalotltotec moves in looking to clinch but Jota pushes him off.
Jota feinted with a counter takedown.
Itzpapalotltotec moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Itzpapalotltotec has a takedown stuffed.
Jota stuffs the takedown attempt from Itzpapalotltotec. Itzpapalotltotec gets slowly back to his feet.
Jota throws a counter high kick but Itzpapalotltotec was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Jota as Itzpapalotltotec shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jota shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec has a takedown stuffed.
Jota went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jota but Jota pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jota defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jota moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jota shoots and misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a left and a right that stings Jota.
Jota keeps the fight on the outside.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to clinch up but Jota circles away and keeps his distance.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Itzpapalotltotec looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jota slaps away a takedown attempt from Itzpapalotltotec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diago Jota is winning the standup battle so far.
Itzpapalotltotec fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Jota tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to clinch up but Jota circles away and keeps his distance.
Itzpapalotltotec drives through and clinches with Jota against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itzpapalotltotec fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Itzpapalotltotec tries for a takedown but Jota manages to get underhooks.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land knees in the clinch but Jota avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jota has his takedown stuffed
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a left to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jota sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Itzpapalotltotec somewhat.
Itzpapalotltotec looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jota is fending him off so far but Itzpapalotltotec persists. Nope, Jota circles away and we're back to standing.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to clinch up but Jota circles away and keeps his distance.
Itzpapalotltotec closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jota circles away.
Diago Jota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Itzpapalotltotec.
Jota wants to clinch up but Itzpapalotltotec keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jota shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a low kick, looking for Jota's leg but Jota calmly moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jota drops down looking for a counter takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls and moves away.
Jota stuffs the takedown.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a two punch combo.
Itzpapalotltotec lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Itzpapalotltotec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jota circles away.
Itzpapalotltotec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Itzpapalotltotec instigates a clinch.
Jota gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Itzpapalotltotec.
Jota working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Jota to keep the fight standing.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to break free but Jota has control.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Itzpapalotltotec goes for a takedown attempt but Jota pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jota closes the distance and clinches.
Jota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jota tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Itzpapalotltotec wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Itzpapalotltotec advances to mount.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jota is squirming around, avoiding Itzpapalotltotec's attempts to control the action.
Itzpapalotltotec is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jota defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Itzpapalotltotec.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Itzpapalotltotec 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec wins by unanimous decision!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Luca Vietti (ranked 3742 p4p, 388 weight class) and Matt Ramos (ranked 3953 p4p, 406 weight class). Matt Ramos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luca Vietti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Ramos !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos misses with a two punch combination.
Ramos has a takedown stuffed.
Vietti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramos throws a sloppy head kick and Vietti moves out of range easily.
Ramos fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Vietti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vietti misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Vietti throws a right hand that Ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramos also avoids with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ramos .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vietti slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramos , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luca Vietti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Ramos .
Ramos looks winded!
Vietti tries to bum rush Ramos with a series of wild strikes but Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramos dives in and grabs Vietti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vietti pushes down on Ramos 's head and hops out.
Ramos clinches.
Ramos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vietti uses from the top position.
Ramos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vietti is in close to Ramos 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vietti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vietti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramos is looking to stand up but Vietti isn't so interested in that idea.
Vietti throws a big elbow that misses.
Vietti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vietti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vietti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ramos .
Ramos dodges the punch combination from Vietti.
Ramos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vietti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vietti throws out a leg kick but Ramos moves out of range and Vietti only half commits.
Ramos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vietti avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vietti scores with a leg kick.
Ramos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vietti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramos 's calf.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramos fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Vietti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ramos shoots in and drives through. Vietti sprawls well.
Vietti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramos stalling in the clinch but Vietti improves position.
Ramos tries for a takedown but Vietti manages to get underhooks.
Ramos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramos gets underhooks to prevent Vietti's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vietti keeps control of Ramos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramos stalling.
Ramos is breathing heavily.
Ramos ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ramos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vietti trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Vietti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ramos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vietti lands a couple of digs.
Vietti is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Vietti wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Vietti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vietti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vietti works over Ramos with some ground and pound from guard.
Vietti stopping the sweep attempt from Ramos .
Ramos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vietti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vietti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vietti is looking for a kimura but Ramos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vietti to get the leverage.
Vietti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramos has his hands on Vietti's head, controlling the position.
Vietti throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ramos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramos is trying to keep Vietti in close.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Vietti from controlling successfully.
Vietti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramos can do to turn this around?
Ramos has his feet on Vietti's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ramos tries to clinch but Vietti is having none of it.
Vietti feinted with a counter takedown.
Ramos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vietti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramos sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramos looks for the body kick but Vietti saw that one coming.
Ramos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Ramos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramos tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vietti as he jumps to the side.
Vietti swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos .
Vietti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vietti avoids the head kick by Ramos .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos clinches.
Ramos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vietti is trying to force a seperation but Ramos has the dominant position.
Vietti looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramos keeps the fight on the outside.
Vietti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Vietti keeps moving.
Vietti can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ramos thows a huge punch but Vietti dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vietti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vietti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramos controls the pace.
Ramos trying to control but Vietti is working from the bottom.
Ramos postures up in Vietti's guard and throws a big left but Vietti blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ramos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vietti is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramos is looking to take a break and control but Vietti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vietti trying to hold on to Ramos 's head to control him but Ramos postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ramos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luca Vietti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vietti is pressing down on Ramos 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Luca Vietti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Ramos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ramos 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Matt Ramos !
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Matt Ramos !
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Matt Ramos !
Matt Ramos wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Silva Sr (ranked 3110 p4p, 346 weight class) and Palmer AZ (ranked 3528 p4p, 371 weight class). Vince Silva Sr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vince Silva Sr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Palmer AZ!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AZ defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva Sr.
Silva Sr darts in looking for a takedown but AZ gets double underhooks and turns Silva Sr into the ropes.
Silva Sr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around AZ's waist but AZ gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva Sr off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Silva Sr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva Sr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
AZ stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
AZ lands with a nice body punch.
Silva Sr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. AZ defends it nicely.
Silva Sr closes the distance looking to clinch
and AZ counters with a right hand to the body.
AZ stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva Sr. Silva Sr gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva Sr with a poor takedown
and AZ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AZ throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva Sr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. AZ is in Silva Sr's guard.
Silva Sr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
AZ must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
AZ in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
AZ looking to pass the guard.
Silva Sr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
AZ gets to his feet - Silva Sr follows without any prompting.
Silva Sr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
AZ shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silva Sr eats them both and turns towards AZ to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Vince Silva Sr has been cut.
AZ closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva Sr to the mat! Silva Sr manages to get full guard.
Silva Sr is breathing heavily.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as AZ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AZ gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
AZ dives in and scores a takedown into Silva Sr's guard.
AZ avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
AZ stays in close to Silva Sr's body and controls the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
AZ wants to control from the top but Silva Sr keeps moving.
Silva Sr is working an open guard so AZ takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AZ drives through with a takedown into Silva Sr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva Sr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and AZ manages to pass to side control.
AZ throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
AZ missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva Sr trying to control here.
Silva Sr actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
AZ throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
AZ not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva Sr wants to get back to full guard.
AZ throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva Sr trying to control here.
AZ is looking to advance position but Silva Sr won't allow it.
AZ stops Silva Sr from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palmer AZ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Silva Sr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
AZ lands a body shot.
AZ keeps the fight on the outside.
AZ fails with a takedown attempt.
AZ throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva Sr's waist but Silva Sr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing AZ off to one side.
AZ keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva Sr fails with the takedown
and AZ counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AZ's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and AZ duly obliges.
Silva Sr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Silva Sr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AZ shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva Sr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
AZ preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
AZ trying to control but Silva Sr is working from the bottom.
AZ is stalling in the full guard.
Silva Sr controls AZ momentarily but AZ frees himself.
AZ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AZ throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva Sr is trying to keep AZ in close.
Silva Sr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
AZ clobbers Silva Sr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
AZ looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva Sr!
Silva Sr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
AZ really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva Sr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva Sr is looking to improve his position.
Silva Sr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of AZ's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take AZ's back!
AZ rolls, trying to escape but Silva Sr keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Silva Sr is persistently looking for the submission but AZ is defending it well.
AZ is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva Sr has his arm under AZ's chin here. Game over son! Silva Sr squeezes tightly and AZ is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vince Silva Sr!
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