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KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND FOUR PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petr Yan (ranked 7967 p4p, 7961 weight class) and Frankie DeSoto (ranked 560 p4p, 559 weight class). DeSoto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don’t Drop That Thun Thun. Petr Yan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 Las Vegas, Petr Yan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie DeSoto!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Yan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yan moves out of range as DeSoto strikes.
Yan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yan fails with the takedown.
DeSoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yan.
Yan has been working on his balance at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by DeSoto.
DeSoto tries to clinch
and Yan 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.
DeSoto rushes Yan and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DeSoto.
DeSoto lands a nice uppercut.
Yan blocking some punches.
DeSoto tries to throw a body punch but Yan avoids it by throwing DeSoto back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSoto misses with some punches.
DeSoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yan blocks a body shot from DeSoto.
DeSoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yan smiles and moves away.
DeSoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DeSoto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DeSoto stalls.
DeSoto receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
DeSoto tries a body shot but Yan blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by DeSoto.
DeSoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yan needs to keep his hands up - DeSoto had a free shot at his head there.
DeSoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Yan.
DeSoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeSoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeSoto rushes Yan and presses him up against the cage.
DeSoto stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yan is fighting off a takedown attempt but DeSoto is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yan to the mat. Yan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
DeSoto throwing strikes from guard but Yan blocks nicely.
DeSoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that DeSoto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yan is trying to control the position but DeSoto postures up.
DeSoto throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yan is breathing heavily.
DeSoto looks to land a right hand but Yan moved out of range.
DeSoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeSoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeSoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yan misses with a takedown
and DeSoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Yan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yan fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie DeSoto dominated that round.
That's time! Yan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
DeSoto gets a clinch.
DeSoto stalling the fight.
DeSoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeSoto is stalling here.
Yan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeSoto has him pressed against the cage.
DeSoto pushes Yan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeSoto gets through Yan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from DeSoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
DeSoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSoto prevents Yan from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeSoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSoto tries to bum rush Yan with a series of wild strikes but Yan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As DeSoto looks to move away, Yan throws a big counter combo but DeSoto just gets out of the way.
DeSoto fails to land with a series of punches.
DeSoto misses with a body kick.
Yan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DeSoto tries to bum rush Yan with a series of wild strikes but Yan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeSoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yan was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSoto.
DeSoto throws a right hand that Yan ducks under and follows up with a left that Yan also avoids with ease.
As DeSoto looks to move away, Yan throws a big counter combo but DeSoto just gets out of the way.
Yan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeSoto is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice shot by DeSoto.
Yan fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSoto. DeSoto obviously looking to wear him down.
DeSoto throws a body punch but Yan moves out of range.
DeSoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DeSoto takes a swing at Yan's ribcage but misses.
DeSoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DeSoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Yan.
Yan avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeSoto scores with the left hand. Yan knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeSoto scores with a kick to the midsection.
DeSoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeSoto lands a jab.
DeSoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Yan.
DeSoto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yan is rocked!
Frankie DeSoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yan with a poor takedown
and DeSoto counters with a head kick that wobbles Yan - left then right he sways and one more bomb from DeSoto sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie DeSoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie DeSoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 3120 p4p, 3351 weight class) and Juan De Sol (ranked 160 p4p, 170 weight class). Peter Parker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan De Sol !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Sol is fending him off so far but Parker persists. Nope, De Sol circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker goes for a double leg but De Sol avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Sol continues to drive forward.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt - De Sol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Don Tony’s Fight Club & Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Sol darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.
De Sol manages to break the clinch.
De Sol rushes Parker and presses him up against the cage.
Parker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Sol to keep the fight standing.
De Sol presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Sol breaks from the clinch.
De Sol darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from De Sol .
De Sol gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Sol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Sol effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker tries to pull guard but De Sol holds him up against the cage and eventually Parker drops back down to his feet.
De Sol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is trying to pull guard but De Sol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De Sol lands a right hand.
Parker jumps guard but De Sol stands there with Parker around his waist. Parker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Sol stalling against the cage.
Parker is trying to pull guard but De Sol has him pressed against the cage.
Parker fails to pull guard.
De Sol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Sol just stands there and leans against the cage.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Sol just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, De Sol scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Sol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Parker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parker walks straight into a right hand from De Sol - that's dropped him! De Sol jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Parker from any more punishment! Parker complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juan De Sol !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Hjarvardsson (ranked 2832 p4p, 5068 weight class) and Wesley Snipes (ranked 312 p4p, 458 weight class). Snipes has chosen Xcon as his entrance music. Magnus Hjarvardsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 Amsterdam, Magnus Hjarvardsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wesley Snipes!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjarvardsson closes the distance and clinches.
Hjarvardsson has clasped his hands together around Snipes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hjarvardsson is staying tight to Snipes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hjarvardsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Snipes to his feet.
Hjarvardsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hjarvardsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Snipes is trying to keep an underhook but Hjarvardsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Snipes is concentrating on defense, preventing Hjarvardsson from advancing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hjarvardsson stalling.
Hjarvardsson wants to free his trapped foot but Snipes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hjarvardsson stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjarvardsson clinches.
Snipes is trying to break the clinch but Hjarvardsson is controlling him.
Hjarvardsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Snipes is trying to keep an underhook but Hjarvardsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hjarvardsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hjarvardsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Snipes to get to his feet.
Snipes looks winded!
Hjarvardsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snipes dives in and scores a takedown into Hjarvardsson's guard.
Hjarvardsson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hjarvardsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Snipes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hjarvardsson sneaks out the side door and pushes Snipes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjarvardsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hjarvardsson advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hjarvardsson 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.
Hjarvardsson decides to stand back up. Hjarvardsson steps back and let's Snipes get back to his feet.
Hjarvardsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hjarvardsson forces Snipes back against the cage and clinches.
Snipes jumps guard.
Hjarvardsson advances position into side control!
Hjarvardsson slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjarvardsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hjarvardsson tries to advance to mount but Snipes denies him.
Snipes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hjarvardsson controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Snipes looks to move to half guard but instead Hjarvardsson has passed into mount! Damn!
Hjarvardsson controlling from mount.
Hjarvardsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hjarvardsson trying to control but Snipes is having none of it.
Hjarvardsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Hjarvardsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Snipes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hjarvardsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hjarvardsson wants the takedown. Snipes is fighting it off but Hjarvardsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Snipes's guard against the cage.
Hjarvardsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hjarvardsson wants to pass the guard but Snipes is keeping the position.
Hjarvardsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snipes can do to turn this around?
Hjarvardsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snipes's guard.
Hjarvardsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnus Hjarvardsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Further stalling from Hjarvardsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjarvardsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Snipes is breathing heavily.
Hjarvardsson darts in and clinches Snipes up against the cage.
Hjarvardsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Snipes regains guard.
Snipes keeping moving, preventing Hjarvardsson from controlling successfully.
Hjarvardsson lands a couple of elbows.
Snipes being controlled here, momentarily.
Snipes wants to stand but Hjarvardsson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjarvardsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Snipes, up you get!
Hjarvardsson closes the distance and pushes Snipes back into the cage.
Hjarvardsson tightens his grip and picks Snipes up, before dumping him to the ground. Snipes manages to land in guard.
Snipes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hjarvardsson dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snipes is not content to let Hjarvardsson control the position.
Hjarvardsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjarvardsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hjarvardsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snipes, pushing him back against the cage.
Hjarvardsson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Snipes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Snipes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hjarvardsson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Snipes doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snipes showing good submission defense here.
Snipes rolls, trying to escape but Hjarvardsson keeps control of the position.
Hjarvardsson looking to break Snipes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Snipes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hjarvardsson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hjarvardsson controlling the positon.
Snipes is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hjarvardsson gets his way!
Hjarvardsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Hjarvardsson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hjarvardsson misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snipes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snipes gets caught flat footed, as Hjarvardsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hjarvardsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snipes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjarvardsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Snipes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lull in the action here as Hjarvardsson stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjarvardsson is working to tighten his grip on Snipes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Snipes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hjarvardsson is really squeezing tight and eventually Snipes passes out! Hjarvardsson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Magnus Hjarvardsson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Magnus Hjarvardsson made sure he mentioned Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Wesley Snipes was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to hit the gym and step up.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rammaru Nokkau (ranked 5654 p4p, 7445 weight class) and Kloi Boi (ranked 551 p4p, 624 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rammaru Nokkau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kloi Boi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boi darts in looking for a takedown but Nokkau gets double underhooks and turns Boi into the cage.
Boi gets a double leg takedown into Nokkau's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nokkau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokkau bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boi's guard.
Boi wants to sweep but no luck.
Nokkau throws a strike but Boi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nokkau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nokkau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nokkau tries to strike from the bottom.
Nokkau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nokkau tries to get out of the position.
Nokkau is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boi is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boi advances position into side control!
Nokkau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Boi.
Boi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokkau can't do much from the bottom here.
Boi cracks Nokkau with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boi wants to control but Nokkau is keeping him busy.
Boi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nokkau wants to control but Boi postures up.
Boi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Boi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nokkau keeps working.
Boi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boi landing a few strikes.
Nokkau is not content to let Boi control the position.
What's Nokkau going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Boi.
Boi lands some shots froms side control.
Boi trying to control the action but Nokkau is working from the bottom.
Nokkau is looking to regain half guard here but Boi keeps moving and retains side control.
Nokkau wants to control but Boi postures up.
Nokkau is trying to improve his position.
Boi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boi throws an elbow but Nokkau slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boi scores with punches from side control.
Nokkau is looking for a sweep.
Nokkau misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Nokkau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boi gets to mount! Nokkau was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nokkau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nokkau wants to hold on but Boi pushes him away.
Nokkau reaches up and holds on to Boi to control the position.
Nokkau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nokkau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau holds on for dear life.
Boi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nokkau is looking to escape.
Boi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nokkau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nokkau takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nokkau is squirming around, avoiding Boi's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nokkau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nokkau is trying desperately to improve position.
Boi wants to control the pace but Nokkau is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kloi Boi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nokkau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nokkau tried to score with a low kick but Boi checks it.
Boi shoots for a double leg takedown but Nokkau sprawls well. He's pushed Boi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nokkau to the ground. Boi is now in Nokkau's guard.
Boi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nokkau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokkau wants to sweep but no luck.
Boi trying to control but Nokkau is working from the bottom.
Boi stays in close to Nokkau's body and controls the position.
Boi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nokkau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nokkau trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokkau working for a triangle but Boi defends it easily.
Nokkau wants to stand up but Boi is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nokkau fails to land with a series of punches.
Boi has a takedown stuffed.
Nokkau feinted with a counter takedown.
Boi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nokkau circles away.
Rammaru Nokkau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kloi Boi.
Boi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boi is trying to control the action in half guard but Nokkau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nokkau keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nokkau is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boi wants to control but Nokkau is keeping him busy.
Boi lands strikes from half guard.
Boi is trying to control the action in half guard but Nokkau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boi stalling.
Nokkau controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nokkau is looking for a sweep. Boi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boi trying to control from half guard but Nokkau is working away.
Boi drops an elbow to the side of Nokkau's head.
Nokkau moves into full guard.
Boi drops back looking for a leg! Nokkau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nokkau manages to kick Boi off! Boi jumps back into Nokkau's guard.
Boi trying to control but Nokkau is working from the bottom.
Boi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nokkau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boi shoots in for a takedown but Nokkau shows good takedown defense.
Boi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nokkau defends well and Boi ends up having to push Nokkau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nokkau or perhaps it was just good defense by Boi, which made it look bad.
Nokkau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nokkau.
Nokkau throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Boi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nokkau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boi trying to control here.
Nokkau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rammaru Nokkau dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big right from Nokkau misses.
Boi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nokkau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boi somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Nokkau as Boi shoots in.
Nokkau feinted with a counter takedown.
Boi gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Nokkau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nokkau keeps working.
Nokkau holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Nokkau can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokkau takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boi in side control, throwing shots but Nokkau defends.
Boi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nokkau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nokkau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokkau can't do much from the bottom here.
Nokkau is not content to let Boi control the position.
Boi working the body and head with strikes.
Nokkau is looking for a sweep.
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.
Boi trying to control the position but Nokkau is working away.
Nokkau tries to buck Boi off but Boi is having none of it.
Boi scoring with punches from side control.
Boi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nokkau is trying to get back to half guard.
Nokkau can't do much from the bottom here.
Nokkau has one of Boi's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Nokkau is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boi advances to mount.
Boi working the ground and pound effectively.
Boi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nokkau can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nokkau wants to hold on but Boi pushes him away.
Boi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nokkau is looking to escape.
Nokkau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boi on the ground.
Boi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nokkau's face.
Nokkau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nokkau is trying to escape the mount.
Boi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boi looking for a guillotine from mount but Nokkau is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boi trying to control but Nokkau is having none of it.
Nokkau working to try and regain half guard.
Boi wants to control the pace but Nokkau is squirming around nicely.
Nokkau tries to lock up and control but Boi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kloi Boi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boi 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloi Boi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yohan Barros (ranked 25778 p4p, 7485 weight class) and Rain Cain (ranked 586 p4p, 544 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yohan Barros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rain Cain!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barros gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barros goes for a takedown attempt but Cain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick from Barros lands but Cain takes it in his stride.
Cain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barros drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cain sprawls and moves away.
Cain dips to his left and cracks Barros with an uppercut!
It looks like Yohan Barros has been cut.
Cain misses with a double jab
and Barros counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barros successfully pulls guard.
Barros might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barros uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barros needs to keep his hands up - Cain had a free shot at his head there.
Cain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooh!!! Cain has knocked Barros down with a huge combo! Cain steps away and waves a wobbly Barros back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Barros is rocked!
Cain cracks Barros with a left hook right on the temple and Barros goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Cain lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Barros is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rain Cain!
Rain Cain 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Lionel (ranked 7321 p4p, 3031 weight class) and Derick Muise (ranked 639 p4p, 379 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leo Lionel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derick Muise!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lionel misses with a takedown attempt - Muise sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lionel instigates a clinch.
Muise lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lionel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muise.
Lionel takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muise.
Lionel is looking for a takedown.
Lionel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muise pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Lionel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lionel tries to keep at a distance but Muise has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muise looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lionel fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from Muise.
Lionel is trying to drag Muise to the mat but Muise just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lionel is breathing heavily.
Lionel takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lionel takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muise.
Muise lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muise lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lionel tries to work over Muise's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lionel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muise gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Muise softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muise scores with a shot to the side of Lionel's head.
Lionel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muise taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Muise scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muise lands an elbow inside that Lionel shrugs off.
Lionel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lionel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Muise works on Lionel's body with a couple of short punches.
Muise lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lionel.
Muise lands an elbow inside that Lionel shrugs off.
Muise scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Muise.
Muise lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lionel takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Leo Lionel has been cut.
Muise lands a nice elbow.
Muise lands a damaging elbow.
Lionel is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Muise.
Oh Lionel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muise gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lionel seems to have got his legs back now.
Muise lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lionel backwards.
Muise working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muise lands a damaging elbow.
Muise lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muise comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Muise.
A left hand lands to the body for Muise.
Muise lands a nice uppercut.
Muise lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Muise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muise gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muise lands a nice elbow.
Muise lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lionel to his knees! Muise keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derick Muise!
After winning the bout, Derick Muise thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valdis Zatlers (ranked 7181 p4p, 6340 weight class) and Ben Bigelow (ranked 525 p4p, 500 weight class). Ben Bigelow looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valdis Zatlers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Bigelow!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zatlers misses with a takedown attempt - Bigelow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bigelow is looking for the big counter here.
Bigelow's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bigelow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bigelow lands with an overhand left.
Nice takedown defense from Bigelow. No joy for Zatlers on that attempt.
Bigelow closes the distance and clinches.
Bigelow prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdis Zatlers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zatlers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bigelow pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigelow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zatlers is looking to counter the offense by Bigelow and move into the clinch.
Bigelow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ben Bigelow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigelow tries to clinch but Zatlers is having none of it.
Zatlers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bigelow.
Zatlers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigelow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bigelow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zatlers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bigelow lands with a straight right. Zatlers didn't see that one coming.
Bigelow misses with a wild combination.
Bigelow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bigelow moves into the clinch.
Zatlers has Bigelow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bigelow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bigelow letting Zatlers take a breather here.
Zatlers trying to land knees to the body.
Zatlers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigelow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zatlers shoots and misses
and Bigelow counters with a left and a right that stings Zatlers.
Ben Bigelow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bigelow throws a sloppy head kick and Zatlers moves out of range easily.
Bigelow looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zatlers.
Zatlers dodges the punch combination from Bigelow.
Zatlers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigelow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bigelow throws a combination. Zatlers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zatlers.
Zatlers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zatlers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zatlers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bigelow throws an elbow but misses.
Bigelow prevents a body shot from Zatlers.
Zatlers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zatlers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bigelow lands with a shot to the body.
Zatlers throws a jab when Bigelow was well out of range.
Zatlers moves into the clinch.
Zatlers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigelow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigelow being controlled against the cage.
Bigelow blocks an elbow strike.
Zatlers is working for takedown but Bigelow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bigelow working hard to break the clinch.
Bigelow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Bigelow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zatlers dives in and grabs Bigelow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bigelow pushes down on Zatlers's head and hops out.
Bigelow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bigelow as he jumps to the side.
Bigelow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bigelow wants to clinch up but Zatlers keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Bigelow.
Bigelow tries to bum rush Zatlers with a series of wild strikes but Zatlers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Bigelow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Bigelow looks to move away, Zatlers throws a big counter combo but Bigelow just gets out of the way.
Bigelow lands with a nice combination. Zatlers backs away looking to recover.
Zatlers checks a low kick from Bigelow.
Zatlers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bigelow as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdis Zatlers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigelow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zatlers manages to avoid it.
Bigelow is breathing heavily.
Zatlers fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigelow is looking to clinch.
Zatlers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zatlers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zatlers closes the distance and clinches up with Bigelow, looking for a takedown. Zatlers pushes Bigelow against the cage but Bigelow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bigelow wants to counter with a clinch but Zatlers pushes him away.
Bigelow tries to clinch up but Zatlers circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigelow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zatlers counters with a shoot takedown. Bigelow fights it but they end up in guard.
Zatlers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zatlers tries to move to mount but Bigelow blocks the move with his legs.
Zatlers stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zatlers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bigelow, pushing him back against the cage.
Zatlers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bigelow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zatlers feinted with a counter takedown.
Zatlers takes the fight into the clinch.
Bigelow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bigelow tries to break the clinch but Zatlers is controlling the position.
Zatlers is working for takedown but Bigelow is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zatlers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zatlers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zatlers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bigelow avoids the head kick by Zatlers.
A cross from Bigelow lands.
Bigelow throws a series of punches but Zatlers avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Bigelow. Those never looked like landing.
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zatlers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bigelow is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zatlers controls the position.
Zatlers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A control attempt from Bigelow but he's now mounted!
Zatlers dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Bigelow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Bigelow. No joy for Zatlers on that attempt.
Zatlers misses with a body shot.
Bigelow leaves Zatlers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Zatlers blocks the low kick.
Bigelow looks to land a combination but Zatlers avoids it well.
No joy there for Bigelow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zatlers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bigelow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigelow moves into range and clinches up with Zatlers.
Zatlers breaks from the clinch.
Bigelow avoids the head kick by Zatlers.
Zatlers slips a jab and a cross from Bigelow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigelow misses with the combination.
Zatlers dives in for a single leg takedown but Bigelow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdis Zatlers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigelow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Bigelow as Zatlers shoots in.
Zatlers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bigelow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zatlers checks it well.
Bigelow moves into the clinch.
Bigelow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zatlers to keep the fight standing.
Zatlers breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zatlers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zatlers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bigelow tries to get to full guard but Zatlers has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Zatlers seems content to control.
Zatlers works his way into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zatlers cracks Bigelow with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zatlers controlling from mount.
Bigelow is trying to escape the mount.
Bigelow taking shots to the head.
Bigelow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zatlers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zatlers throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bigelow has his hands clasped together but Zatlers breaks the hold and Bigelow is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Zatlers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valdis Zatlers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rayleigh Dragon (ranked 2800 p4p, 4500 weight class) and Vane Bane (ranked 309 p4p, 435 weight class). Rayleigh Dragon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rayleigh Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vane Bane!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon cracks Bane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bane tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bane blocks a jab.
Bane wants to counter with a clinch but Dragon pushes him away.
Bane defending well as Dragon loads up on a big left hand.
Bane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragon.
Bane doesn't manage to clinch there - Dragon circles away.
Rayleigh Dragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bane rushes Dragon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dragon gets control of Bane's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dragon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bane trying to control but Dragon is working from the bottom.
Dragon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dragon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dragon seems to have locked his on tight now - Bane screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dragon, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rayleigh Dragon!
Rayleigh Dragon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lale Oles (ranked 2803 p4p, 6531 weight class) and Makhmud Muradov (ranked 338 p4p, 577 weight class). Muradov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Saida - O'zbekiston kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lale Oles!
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, Makhmud Muradov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muradov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muradov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oles misses with an uppercut
and Muradov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oles.
Oles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Makhmud Muradov has been cut.
Oles throws a big shot that misses.
Oles throws a poor cross that misses
and Muradov counters with a good low kick that Oles was not able to check.
Oles cracks Muradov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Oles has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Muradov to stand back up!
Muradov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oles lands an uppercut, right on the button! Muradov tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lale Oles!
After the fight, Lale Oles was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Farva (ranked 2768 p4p, 4973 weight class) and Bubba Mac (ranked 293 p4p, 448 weight class). Mac has chosen C.W. McCall - Convoy as his entrance music. Rodney Farva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Farva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Mac !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mac manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mac pushes Farva off and gets back to his feet.
Mac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Farva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mac gets caught flat footed, as Farva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Farva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Farva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Farva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Farva advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mac down.
Farva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mac some visible discomfort.
Farva working the head and body with strikes.
A big shot lands for Farva! That's hurt Mac ! Will he recover? Farva fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Farva!
Rodney Farva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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