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GC 369 Kaupens vs Karuso PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonne Nguema (ranked 6105 p4p, 24542 weight class) and Tander Silva (ranked 158 p4p, 184 weight class). Antonne Nguema 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 super 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, Antonne Nguema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tander Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguema keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nguema throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Nguema jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Nguema scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva takes one on the button.
 It looks like Tander Silva has been cut.
Nguema lands a body shot.
Silva backs away from a small jab... but Nguema lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Silva crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Nguema with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Antonne Nguema!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reso Panj (ranked 24656 p4p, 6278 weight class) and Harper James (ranked 624 p4p, 582 weight class). Reso Panj could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harper James's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reso Panj!
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, Harper James!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James has closed the distance and engaged Panj in a clinch.
James has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Panj is trying to keep an underhook but James manages to get the takedown into half guard.
James tries to stand but can't do so whilst Panj controls his leg.
Panj looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panj looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panj is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Panj is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panj looking for submissions off his back.
James is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Panj!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panj tries to hold on but James postures up.
James controlling his opponent.
Panj regains half guard.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panj knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Panj has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for James. Oh but Panj has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! James goes limp - he's gone! Panj jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Reso Panj!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zayaan Reese (ranked 5455 p4p, 5742 weight class) and Sander De Wolf (ranked 567 p4p, 579 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zayaan Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sander De Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
Reese breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Reese.
Reese clinches up against the cage.
Reese breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zayaan Reese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
De Wolf tries a body shot but Reese blocks it.
Reese gets underhooks to prevent De Wolf's takedown attempt.
Reese lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reese scores with a shoulder strike.
De Wolf tries to pull guard but Reese forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reese is stalling here.
Reese misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Wolf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Wolf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reese 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.
Reese wants to stand but De Wolf has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese stops De Wolf from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Wolf keeping moving, preventing Reese from controlling successfully.
Reese wants to stand but De Wolf has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reese controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reese trying to control the position from guard on top but De Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reese keeps the fight on the outside.
De Wolf rushes Reese and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reese prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zayaan Reese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sander De Wolf.
Reese is trying to stall.
De Wolf pulls guard successfully.
De Wolf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reese controls the pace.
Reese looking to sit in guard and control but De Wolf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
De Wolf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Wolf chips away with some ground and pound.
Reese utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reese is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw De Wolf working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
De Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Reese has wrist control.
De Wolf wants to pass the guard but Reese is keeping the position.
De Wolf postures up and lands a big shot to Reese's brow.
Reese preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Wolf is in close to Reese's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Reese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reese tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Wolf works over Reese with some ground and pound from guard.
De Wolf is working Reese over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Wolf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Wolf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Wolf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reese thumps De Wolf with a low kick.
De Wolf takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sander De Wolf will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good shot there by Reese.
Reese gets the takedown into side control.
Reese wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Wolf keeps working.
Reese wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Wolf, who protects the arm well.
De Wolf is not content to let Reese control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese throwing strikes but De Wolf manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese taking a bit of punishment here - De Wolf scoring with strikes.
Sander De Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Wolf working away.
De Wolf creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
De Wolf lands a decent elbow from side control.
De Wolf lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from De Wolf crashes against the mat.
De Wolf lands an elbow.
De Wolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reese keeps working.
Reese wants to get back to his feet.
Reese seems a little lost for a moment, as De Wolf dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reese to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from De Wolf seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Reese seems a little lost for a moment, as De Wolf dominates the positioning.
De Wolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ground and pound from De Wolf seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
De Wolf working the body and head with strikes.
De Wolf lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Wolf landing strikes.
Reese is pushing De Wolf's head away, looking to escape. De Wolf manages to hold on to the position though.
De Wolf cracks Reese with a big elbow.
Reese is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
De Wolf working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Reese is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reese is not content to let De Wolf control the position.
Reese seems a little lost for a moment, as De Wolf dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Wolf working the ground and pound.
Reese is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Wolf is controlling him well.
De Wolf lands a nice forearm strike.
Reese struggling a bit here.
De Wolf misses with the ground and pound.
Reese takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
De Wolf working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Wolf working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sander De Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reese moves into range and clinches up with De Wolf.
Reese working aggressively here.
De Wolf tries for a takedown but Reese manages to get underhooks.
Reese misses with some punches.
De Wolf successfully pulls guard.
De Wolf keeping moving, preventing Reese from controlling successfully.
Reese postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Wolf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reese, into his guard.
De Wolf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Wolf working some strikes from top position.
De Wolf postures up in Reese's guard and throws a big left but Reese blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Wolf lands a couple of digs.
De Wolf with a nice head shot there.
De Wolf is stalling in the full guard.
De Wolf is working Reese over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Wolf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Wolf trying to control but Reese is working from the bottom.
De Wolf throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Wolf throws a strike but Reese rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
De Wolf wants to stand and escape but Reese is having none of it.
Reese looking to sit in guard and control but De Wolf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reese has momentary wrist control but De Wolf slips an elbow through the middle.
De Wolf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Wolf lands a couple of elbows.
De Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Reese has wrist control.
De Wolf scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Wolf trying to control but Reese is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Wolf is in close to Reese's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Wolf 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.
De Wolf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reese being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
De Wolf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reese, pushing him back against the cage.
Reese lands a shoulder strike.
Reese lands with a left to the head.
Reese slowing the pace effectively.
Reese scores with a shot to the side of De Wolf's head.
Zayaan Reese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reese working aggressively here.
De Wolf is trying to drag Reese to the mat but Reese just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sander De Wolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reese breaks the clinch.
Reese has De Wolf up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reese looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sander De Wolf.
I've got De Wolf 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sander De Wolf!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Washington (ranked 6068 p4p, 5587 weight class) and Christian Thurny (ranked 611 p4p, 582 weight class). Christian Thurny is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Washington !
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, Christian Thurny!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thurny is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Washington 's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Washington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thurny trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Thurny controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Washington has his feet on Thurny's thighs here. He's pushed Thurny off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thurny screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Washington !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Bridger (ranked 5208 p4p, 5366 weight class) and Mandark Astonomanov (ranked 439 p4p, 442 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezra Bridger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mandark Astonomanov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Astonomanov with that takedown attempt.
Astonomanov missing with a left hand there. Bridger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Bridger. That snapped Astonomanov's head back.
Astonomanov closes the distance but Bridger moves to the side
and Bridger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Bridger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bridger.
Bridger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ezra Bridger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astonomanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bridger throws a monster overhand right that drops Astonomanov! Bridger follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezra Bridger!
Ezra Bridger gave a mention to Distinct Label in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Burr (ranked 5171 p4p, 4926 weight class) and John Sohal (ranked 561 p4p, 550 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Burr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Sohal!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sohal moves away from the strike by Burr.
Sohal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burr defends it well.
Burr misses the jab.
Burr misses with a hook to the body
and Sohal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burr's guard.
Burr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sohal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burr controls Sohal momentarily but Sohal frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sohal is working Burr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sohal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sohal connects with a couple of short punches.
Sohal stopping the sweep attempt from Burr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sohal trying to control but Burr is working from the bottom.
Sohal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sohal trying to control but Burr is working from the bottom.
Burr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burr seems keen to control Sohal's posture.
Sohal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sohal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burr wants to sweep but no luck.
Sohal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burr misses with a body shot
and Sohal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sohal.
Burr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sohal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Burr is tightening it up a little... Sohal has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sohal reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sohal taps out! Nice BJJ there by Burr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). William Burr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Komaroff (ranked 5657 p4p, 3756 weight class) and Fred Barnes (ranked 590 p4p, 477 weight class). The key to victory for Vasily Komaroff has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasily Komaroff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Komaroff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Fred Barnes has been cut.
Fred Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Komaroff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Komaroff lands a jab to the nose.
 Barnes is rocked!
Barnes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barnes scores with a takedown into Komaroff's guard.
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Komaroff finish him?
Komaroff is looking to stand up but Barnes isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Komaroff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Komaroff blocks nicely.
Komaroff wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
Barnes postures up in Komaroff's guard and throws a big left but Komaroff blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Komaroff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Komaroff has wrist control.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Komaroff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Komaroff wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it.
Komaroff trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Komaroff works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination.
Komaroff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Komaroff.
That has opened up Fred Barnes's cut even more.
Komaroff gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Komaroff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Komaroff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Komaroff is looking to stand up but Barnes isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Komaroff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Barnes trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Komaroff is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Komaroff swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Vasily Komaroff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes scores with a takedown into Komaroff's guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
Komaroff wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Komaroff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt.
Vasily Komaroff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Barnes.
Komaroff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes. Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Komaroff drops Barnes with a beautiful combination! Barnes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Komaroff is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Komaroff drops Barnes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barnes looks back up at him and smiles so Komaroff waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The cut above Fred Barnes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Komaroff is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Komaroff connects with a body shot.
Komaroff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Komaroff kicks off Barnes and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Komaroff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Barnes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnes misses with a hook to the body
and Komaroff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Komaroff cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barnes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Komaroff finish him?
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Komaroff counters with a crisp right that sends Barnes to the canvas! Komaroff follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Komaroff!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Chambers (ranked 3655 p4p, 4851 weight class) and Jeremy Cross (ranked 47 p4p, 74 weight class). Cross is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Folk Metal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Cross!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cross has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chambers is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chambers misses with a few strikes there.
Cross scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cross misses with a left hand
and Chambers counters with a one-two to the body.
Chambers closes the distance and pushes Cross back into the cage.
Cross tries a body shot but Chambers blocks it.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross avoids a wild elbow strike from Chambers.
Chambers is working for takedown but Cross is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cross is pressed up against the cage. Chambers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cross down to the mat. Cross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chambers looks to land a combination. Cross sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross is looking to clinch.
Chambers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Chambers moved out of range nicely.
Cross tries to keep at a distance but Chambers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross misses with a body punch.
Cross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Cross won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cross - that landed with a thud.
Cross misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Cross throws a head punch that misses.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Chambers.
Chambers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chambers blocking some punches.
Chambers is trying to maintain a safe position but Cross gets an underhook and turns Chambers into the cage.
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross missing with a left hand there. Chambers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cross listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chambers moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Chambers circles away.
Chambers shoots for a double leg takedown but Cross sprawls well. He's pushed Chambers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cross wants to counter with a clinch but Chambers pushes him away.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chambers moves away.
Chambers throws a head kick but Cross moves out of range.
Cross moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers shoots in looking for a takedown but Cross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chambers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chambers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chambers.
Chambers just misses with a punch to the body.
Chambers fails to land the takedown.
Cross throws a counter combo.
A jab from Cross misses.
Cross misses with an uppercut. Chambers saw that one coming.
Chambers slips under a jab from Cross.
Chambers moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Chambers throws a sloppy head kick and Cross moves out of range easily.
Chambers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cross is pressed up against the cage. Chambers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cross down to the mat. Cross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Cross. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cross.
Cross wants to clinch up but Chambers keeps it at a distance.
Chambers moves away from the strike by Cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers staying out of range there.
Chambers shoots in and drives through. Cross sprawls well.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jeremy Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cross closes the distance and pushes Chambers back into the cage.
Chambers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cross fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cross misses with a body shot.
Chambers tries to clinch there but Cross circles away.
Cross takes a swing at Chambers's ribcage but misses.
Cross misses with a looping left.
Cross throws a lazy uppercut
and Chambers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross misses with some punches.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross stops a takedown attempt from Chambers.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
Cross throws a head punch that misses.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Chambers.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
Chambers tries for a takedown but Cross manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chambers blocking some punches.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chambers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cross fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chambers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cross moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross tries to work over Chambers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chambers.
Cross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chambers blocking some punches.
Chambers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cross's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cross misses with an uppercut. Chambers saw that one coming.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but Cross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chambers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chambers moves away from the strike by Cross.
Franklin Chambers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chambers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Cross 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Cross misses.
Cross clinches up with Chambers and pushes him back against the cage.
Chambers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left hand lands to the body for Cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Cross won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers stalling against the cage.
Chambers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chambers taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chambers.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross lands an uppercut.
Cross misses with the head strike.
Cross is pressed up against the cage. Chambers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cross down to the mat. Cross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cross checks a leg kick nicely.
Cross has Chambers up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cross.
Cross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cross misses with a body punch.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chambers is trying to stall.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Chambers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cross.
Cross lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Chambers controls the action.
Cross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chambers wants to get back to striking at distance but Cross won't allow it.
Chambers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cross working aggressively here.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chambers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chambers wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chambers.
Chambers looking to slow down the pace here.
Jeremy Cross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cross lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chambers.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Cross.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers blocks an uppercut.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Chambers.
Cross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chambers jumps guard but Cross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chambers's elbow.
Cross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Cross lands a hook that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Chambers controls the action.
Chambers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
Cross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross.
Cross working aggressively here.
Chambers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross being controlled against the cage.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross working aggressively here.
Cross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chambers pushes Cross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Cross holds him up against the cage and eventually Chambers drops back down to his feet.
Cross breaks the clinch.
Jeremy Cross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chambers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cross fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chambers avoids the body shot from Cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cross's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cross working aggressively here.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Chambers controls his hands.
Chambers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross tries a body shot but Chambers blocks it.
Cross lands a shot to the body.
Cross misses with some punches.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross misses with some punches.
Chambers blocks an uppercut.
Chambers pulls guard.
Cross 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.
Chambers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross won't allow Chambers to get back to his feet.
Cross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chambers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cross has managed to get both his arms back between Chambers's legs - danger averted.
Chambers controls Cross momentarily but Cross frees himself.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
Chambers wants to stand and escape but Cross is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Chambers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chambers goes for a double leg but Cross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cross continues to drive forward.
Chambers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cross finds it's way round the side to connect with Chambers's head.
Cross tries to clinch but Chambers moves out of range.
Cross misses with a straight right.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chambers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chambers lands a jab to Cross's midsection.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Chambers.
Cross might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cross lands with a cross.
Cross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chambers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cross takes a swing at Chambers's ribcage but misses.
Cross darts in and clinches Chambers up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chambers blocking some punches.
Chambers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cross uses from the top position.
Chambers pulls Cross in close to prevent any damage.
Chambers has his foot on Cross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cross works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chambers has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cross has passed into side control.
Chambers is trying to improve his position.
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chambers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cross controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Chambers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chambers wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Chambers is not content to let Cross control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chambers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cross 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Bowers (ranked 3542 p4p, 3925 weight class) and Lyutskan Ivankov (ranked 44 p4p, 128 weight class). Lyutskan Ivankov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Art Bowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyutskan Ivankov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivankov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowers.
Ivankov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bowers defends it well.
Ivankov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 It looks like Art Bowers has been cut.
Ivankov stalks Bowers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bowers's face. Bowers staggers backwards, shaken.
Ivankov drops Bowers with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bowers looks back up at him and smiles so Ivankov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Bowers is rocked!
We've been told by Bowers's head coaches at Intergalactic Guerrilla Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Bowers lands with an uppercut that bounces Ivankov off the cage and back into range.
Ivankov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivankov rushes Bowers and presses him up against the cage.
Ivankov trying to control the position but instead, Bowers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ivankov into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ivankov fails to land.
Ivankov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bowers fails to pull guard.
Bowers gets control of Ivankov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bowers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bowers pushes Ivankov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivankov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bowers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivankov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowers.
Ivankov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowers is just out of range.
Ivankov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bowers throwing a counter right hand but Ivankov manages to avoid it.
Ivankov lands a jab to Bowers's midsection.
Ivankov with a hook.
Ivankov ducks right into an uppercut from Bowers.
Ivankov slips under a jab from Bowers.
Ivankov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ivankov ducks right into an uppercut from Bowers.
Bowers lands an overhand right.
Bowers ducks under a wild hook from Ivankov.
Ivankov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ivankov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivankov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivankov manages to break the clinch.
Lyutskan Ivankov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bowers misses.
Ivankov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bowers counters with a straight right hand.
Ivankov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bowers momentarily.
Art Bowers's cut is getting worse.
Bowers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivankov.
Ivankov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowers.
Ivankov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bowers counters with a shoot takedown. Ivankov fights it but they end up in guard.
Ivankov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bowers dives into side control.
Ivankov is looking to get back to his feet here but Bowers is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ivankov's back.
Bowers gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowers lands a jab-cross combination.
Bowers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivankov on the side of the head.
Bowers throws a lazy right hand but Ivankov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivankov tries to clinch but Bowers moves away
and Bowers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ivankov wants to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Ivankov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bowers stands up from half guard.
Ivankov tries to clinch
and Bowers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivankov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bowers throws a jab when Ivankov was well out of range.
Ivankov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivankov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowers throws a right hand that misses
and Ivankov counters with a right hand to the body.
Bowers moves out of range as Ivankov strikes.
Ivankov scores with a hook.
Bowers's corner calls for a 1-2. Bowers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivankov connects with the punch.
Ivankov lands a big right hand that sends Bowers crashing to the mat! Ivankov stays standing though and waves Bowers back to his feet!
Oh Bowers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ivankov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowers seems to have got his legs back now.
Ivankov cracks Bowers with a hook to the temple - Bowers is on wobbly legs here! Ivankov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bowers falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ivankov wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lyutskan Ivankov!
Lyutskan Ivankov 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ansis Kaupens (ranked 2827 p4p, 3088 weight class) and Frank Karuso (ranked 359 p4p, 388 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ansis Kaupens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Karuso!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaupens punishes Karuso's body with a nice straight punch.
Karuso has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kaupens is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaupens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaupens throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Karuso lands.
Karuso misses with a wild combination.
Kaupens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karuso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kaupens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frank Karuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Kaupens.
Karuso steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaupens.
Kaupens jabs Karuso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karuso is looking to clinch.
Kaupens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karuso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaupens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karuso tries to clinch up.
Kaupens lands a two punch combo.
Karuso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaupens looks to land a right hand but Karuso moved out of range.
Kaupens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaupens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karuso instigates a clinch.
Kaupens manages to break the clinch.
Kaupens swats away the attempt to clinch by Karuso.
Kaupens connects with a single shot there.
Kaupens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaupens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karuso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens.
Kaupens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kaupens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karuso walks into a left hand.
Karuso is rocked!
Karuso tries to clinch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Karuso tries to clinch but Kaupens is having none of it.
Kaupens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaupens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karuso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaupens throws out the jab.
Kaupens works Karuso's body with a nice hook.
Karuso tries to clinch but Kaupens is having none of it.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Karuso's shoulder, as Karuso tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but Karuso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karuso throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Kaupens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kaupens swats away the attempt to clinch by Karuso.
Karuso moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaupens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaupens lands a nice shot that snaps Karuso's head back.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Karuso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaupens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karuso moves away from the strike by Kaupens.
Karuso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens.
Karuso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaupens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karuso with a jab.
Karuso clinches up with Kaupens and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karuso.
Kaupens is leaning against Karuso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaupens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaupens manages to break the clinch.
Kaupens sizes up Karuso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karuso moves into range and clinches up with Kaupens.
Karuso lands a left hand.
Kaupens misses with the head strike.
Karuso prevents a body shot from Kaupens.
Kaupens breaks from the clinch.
Karuso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Karuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaupens was well out of range. Poor timing from Karuso.
It looked like Kaupens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaupens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaupens is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karuso tries to clinch up but Kaupens circles away and keeps his distance.
Karuso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karuso thuds a left hand into Kaupens's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karuso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaupens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Karuso throws a shot to the body.
Kaupens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karuso clinches up with Kaupens and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaupens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaupens with a jab.
Karuso moves in looking to clinch but Kaupens pushes him off.
Kaupens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karuso back to the cage. Kaupens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansis Kaupens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Karuso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karuso lands a jab to Kaupens's midsection.
Karuso scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Karuso.
Karuso misses the body punch
and Kaupens counters with a nice uppercut.
Karuso wants to clinch.
Kaupens misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karuso takes one to the chin there.
Karuso looks to land a right hand but Kaupens moved out of range.
Karuso tries to clinch there but Kaupens circles away.
Kaupens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karuso takes one to the chin there.
Kaupens has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaupens lands with a hook. Karuso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karuso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaupens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaupens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaupens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karuso.
Oooooh!!! Kaupens has knocked Karuso down with a huge combo! Kaupens steps away and waves a wobbly Karuso back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Karuso is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaupens finish him?
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!
Karuso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Karuso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaupens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaupens is looking to counter punch.
Kaupens throws a jab when Karuso was well out of range.
Karuso seems to have recovered his senses.
Karuso closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karuso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Kaupens does it's job there.
Karuso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Karuso.
Karuso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Kaupens controls the action.
Karuso digs a right hand into Kaupens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaupens's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Kaupens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Karuso.
A little feinted left hand from Kaupens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ansis Kaupens is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaupens scores with a nice right hand.
Kaupens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaupens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karuso walks into a straight right hand from Kaupens.
Kaupens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karuso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens.
Karuso misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Kaupens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaupens slips a jab from Karuso.
Kaupens is looking for a counter combo.
Karuso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Karuso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karuso lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens punishes Karuso's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karuso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karuso tries to clinch but Kaupens moves out of range.
A jab from Kaupens misses.
Karuso connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot lands for Kaupens.
Karuso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaupens throws a hook but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso tries to clinch up.
Kaupens is looking to counter punch.
Karuso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens.
Kaupens misses with a body shot.
Karuso looks to clinch
and Kaupens counters with a straight right hand.
Karuso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaupens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karuso ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
A little jabbing left from Karuso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab lands there for Karuso.
Kaupens misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Kaupens.
Karuso clinches up with Kaupens and pushes him back against the cage.
Karuso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaupens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaupens throws a nice looking combination but Karuso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaupens slips a straight right by Karuso.
Karuso looks to throw the jab but Kaupens is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kaupens.
A little feinted left hand from Kaupens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaupens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karuso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karuso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karuso takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kaupens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansis Kaupens dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Karuso tries to move into range but Kaupens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Karuso moves out of range.
Kaupens throws a body shot but no joy.
Karuso misses with a wild body shot.
Karuso looks to land a right hand but Kaupens moved out of range.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut.
Karuso moves in looking to clinch but Kaupens pushes him off.
Kaupens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karuso can do to turn this around?
Kaupens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karuso on the side of the head.
Karuso forces Kaupens back against the cage and clinches.
Kaupens working aggressively here.
Frank Karuso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kaupens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karusos head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens swings wildly with an uppercut but Karuso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karuso pushes Kaupens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaupens manages to break the clinch.
Karuso moves in looking to clinch but Kaupens pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karuso has Kaupens up against the cage in a clinch.
Karuso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karuso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaupens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaupens working hard to break the clinch.
Kaupens swings wildly with an uppercut but Karuso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karuso prevents a body shot from Kaupens.
Karuso cracks Kaupens with a nice body shot.
Kaupens tries to work over Karuso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kaupens - that landed with a thud.
Karuso gets through Kaupens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karuso trying to control the position but instead, Kaupens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karuso into the cage.
Karuso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaupens prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Frank Karuso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens working aggressively here.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
Karuso pushes Kaupens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaupens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaupens.
Karuso lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Kaupens fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karuso.
Kaupens breaks from the clinch.
Kaupens throws a big shot that misses.
Karuso closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaupens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karuso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
Karuso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaupens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karuso scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens is trying to push Karuso away but Karuso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaupens blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Kaupens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karuso. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaupens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaupens lands a jab.
Kaupens lands a head shot.
Karuso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karuso throws out a loose jab but Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaupens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karuso.
Karuso thuds a left hand into Kaupens's body.
Kaupens swinging wildly here.
Kaupens sets himself, and Karuso steps forward looking for the clinch! Kaupens avoids it this time.
Karuso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens scores with a nice strike.
Karuso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karuso lands a body shot.
Karuso misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karuso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karuso instigates a clinch.
Kaupens throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Karuso.
Karuso misses with a punch on the inside.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaupens controls his hands.
Karuso scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kaupens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karuso blocks an uppercut.
Kaupens tries to break free but Karuso pushes him back against the cage.
Ansis Kaupens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karuso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Karuso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaupens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ansis Kaupens!
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