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DMMA 13: Nadadora vs Niaz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Kushnevich (ranked 3740 p4p, 24267 weight class) and Aubrey Grant (ranked 451 p4p, 682 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ilya Kushnevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Aubrey Grant!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kushnevich moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Kushnevich ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
As Grant backs away, Kushnevich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich is looking to chop away at Grant's legs.
Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Kushnevich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnevich throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant throws the left hand but Kushnevich avoids the punch easily.
Kushnevich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Kushnevich tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Kushnevich - just one landing.
Kushnevich lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kushnevich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grant misses with a hook. Kushnevich ducked under it nicely.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kushnevich slips under a jab from Grant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Kushnevich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnevich blocks a jab.
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant slips under a jab from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich misses with a body shot.
Kushnevich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grant throws out a counter right but Kushnevich avoids it with no problem.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grant walks into a stiff left hand from Kushnevich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kushnevich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grant sprawls and moves away.
Kushnevich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kushnevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Grant 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.
Grant checks a low kick from Kushnevich.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kushnevich slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kushnevich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushnevich lands a body shot.
Grant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kushnevich.
Grant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kushnevich backwards.
Kushnevich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kushnevich doesn't seem bothered though.
Grant lands a head shot.
Kushnevich slips under a jab.
Grant connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnevich swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kushnevich's hands.
Grant misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kushnevich counter with a right hand.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Kushnevich moved out of range.
Kushnevich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kushnevich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kushnevich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grant sprawls and moves away.
Kushnevich lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kushnevich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Kushnevich slips under a jab from Grant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Grant misses
and Kushnevich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kushnevich working over Grant with some ground and pound. Grant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kushnevich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant keeping control of the position.
Kushnevich is pressing down on Grant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grant is holding on for now.
Kushnevich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnevich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kushnevich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kushnevich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kushnevich connects with a nice short shot to Grant's temple.
Kushnevich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kushnevich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kushnevich 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.
Kushnevich throwing shots but Grant is blocking nicely.
Kushnevich wants to take a breather but Grant is having none of it.
Kushnevich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kushnevich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kushnevich working Grant over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant is looking to control Kushnevich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?
Kushnevich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grant defending well though.
Grant controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kushnevich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kushnevich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kushnevich tries to land a front kick but Grant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Kushnevich in the body.
Kushnevich lands with a shot to the body.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnevich feinted with a counter takedown.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushnevich feinted with a counter takedown.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kushnevich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnevich dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Kushnevich moves out of range easily.
Grant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grant scores with a nice right hand.
Kushnevich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Kushnevich - just one landing.
Kushnevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnevich moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnevich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kushnevich ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
It looked like Kushnevich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnevich.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Kushnevich misses.
Kushnevich misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Kushnevich missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kushnevich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnevich 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.
Kushnevich misses with a straight right.
Grant throws a poor cross that misses
and Kushnevich counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grant!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Kushnevich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kushnevich working the ground and pound.
Grant struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kushnevich tries to score with some ground and pound. Grant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kushnevich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grant is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant dodges the ground and pound from Kushnevich.
Grant trying to remain calm as Kushnevich controls from the top position.
Grant takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Grant wants to control but Kushnevich postures up.
Kushnevich landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnevich working the ground and pound but Grant is defending the strikes.
Kushnevich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Grant sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee asks Kushnevich politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kushnevich prefers to stall for the moment though.
Grant takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kushnevich is putting a hurting on Grant here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kushnevich is chipping away with strikes.
Kushnevich working the head with strikes.
Kushnevich working the ground and pound but Grant is defending the strikes.
Kushnevich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grant is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Kushnevich's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kushnevich wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
Kushnevich throws an elbow but Grant slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kushnevich controls the position.
Grant avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kushnevich.
Kushnevich tries to score with some ground and pound. Grant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Grant taking a bit of punishment here - Kushnevich scoring with strikes.
Kushnevich tries to move to mount but Grant blocks the move with his legs.
Kushnevich taking a break here but Grant is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnevich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kushnevich 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnevich!
Aubrey Grant spoke after the fight, saying '7.05'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Ultimate Warrior (ranked 4941 p4p, 4865 weight class) and Sam Salter (ranked 423 p4p, 418 weight class). Salter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dead Or Alive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The Ultimate Warrior has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Salter!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warrior appears to be looking for a big counter.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Salter has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salter is defended easily by Warrior.
As Salter looks to move away, Warrior throws a big counter combo but Salter just gets out of the way.
Salter with a poor takedown
and Warrior counters with a three punch combo that has Salter backing up. Salter nods at Warrior to acknowledge the strikes.
The Ultimate Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Salter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salter.
Salter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Warrior is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter fails with a takedown attempt.
Warrior is looking to counter the offense by Salter and move into the clinch.
Salter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Warrior is looking for a counter combo.
Salter shoots and misses
and Salter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warrior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salter.
As Salter looks to move away, Warrior throws a big counter combo but Salter just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter shoots in for a takedown but Warrior shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warrior sprawls well. Warrior wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salter gets slowly back to his feet.
Salter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Warrior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Warrior seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Salter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warrior tries to avoid it but Salter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warrior to the ground. Warrior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Salter looks to move away, Warrior throws a big counter combo but Salter just gets out of the way.
Salter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Warrior pinned against the cage. Warrior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salter shoots in and drives through. Warrior sprawls well.
Salter goes for a double leg but Warrior avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warrior continues to drive forward.
As Salter looks to move away, Warrior throws a big counter combo but Salter just gets out of the way.
Salter fails with the takedown
and Warrior counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a one-two to the body.
Salter shoots in for a takedown but Warrior shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salter misses with a takedown
and Warrior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warrior stalling against the cage.
Salter being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Ultimate Warrior dominated that round.
That's time! Warrior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a series of strikes. Salter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Salter misses with a takedown attempt - Warrior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warrior appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salter dives in and grabs Warrior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warrior pushes down on Salter's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Warrior on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Ultimate Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Salter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salter misses with a takedown
and Warrior counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Salter tries for a takedown but Warrior circles away easily
and Warrior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warrior counters with a one-two to the body.
Salter shoots in for a double leg but Warrior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salter with a poor takedown
and Warrior counters with a left and a right that stings Salter.
Salter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warrior tries to avoid it but Salter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warrior to the ground. Warrior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salter fails with a takedown attempt.
Salter is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter darts in looking for a takedown but Warrior gets double underhooks and turns Salter into the cage.
Warrior throws a big counter combination but Salter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salter or perhaps it was just good defense by Warrior, which made it look bad.
Salter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Warrior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Warrior was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Warrior stuffs the takedown attempt from Salter. Salter gets slowly back to his feet.
Warrior seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Ultimate Warrior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salter fails with the takedown.
Warrior feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warrior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salter tries for a takedown but Warrior circles away easily
and Warrior counters with a two punch combo.
Salter has his takedown stuffed
and Warrior counters with a one-two to the body.
Warrior is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Salter misses with a takedown
and Salter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salter shoots for a double leg takedown but Warrior sprawls well. He's pushed Salter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warrior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salter.
Warrior is looking for a counter combo.
Salter with a poor takedown
and Warrior counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Ultimate Warrior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salter fails with the takedown.
Warrior appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warrior counters with a three punch combo that has Salter backing up. Salter nods at Warrior to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Ultimate Warrior dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Salter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warrior appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a two punch combo.
Salter misses with a takedown attempt
and Warrior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Ultimate Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Salter.
Salter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter shoots in looking for a takedown but Warrior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salter fails with a takedown attempt.
Salter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a series of strikes. Salter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Salter misses with a takedown
and Warrior counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter wants to take the fight to the mat but Warrior manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Warrior scores with a shot to the side of Salter's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warrior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Warrior.
Warrior works on Salter's body with a couple of short punches.
Warrior lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warrior makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior lands a nice uppercut.
Warrior lands a shoulder strike.
Warrior scores with a hook to the body.
Warrior lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salter.
Warrior stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warrior.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warrior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warrior prevents the takedown attempt.
Warrior lands a nice uppercut.
Warrior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Warrior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warrior slowing the pace effectively.
Warrior is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Warrior digs a right hand into Salter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salter's gas tank.
Warrior stalling against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Warrior - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Warrior lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Warrior.
The Ultimate Warrior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Warrior lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warrior lands a body punch in the clinch.
Warrior pushes Salter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Warrior scores with a nice short uppercut.
 Salter is rocked!
Warrior lands with a light punch inside.
Salter is still on wobbly legs! Can Warrior finish him?
Warrior works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salter seems to have recovered his senses.
Warrior lands a shot to the body.
Warrior lands with a short shot to the head.
Warrior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salter can do to turn this around?
A short left from Warrior.
Sam Salter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Warrior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warrior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Ultimate Warrior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warrior has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Ultimate Warrior!
The defeated Sam Salter had this to say: 'I think I'll just go kill myself now.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 3139 p4p, 2729 weight class) and Arturo Del Torro (ranked 303 p4p, 268 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arturo Del Torro!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Del Torro's head but Del Torro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lvavatai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lvavatai misses with a hook.
Del Torro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lvavatai throws a lazy right hand but Del Torro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lvavatai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Del Torro at a distance.
Del Torro throws an overhand right that lands on Lvavatai 's shoulder, as Lvavatai tries to avoid the shot.
Lvavatai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lvavatai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lvavatai throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Torro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Torro misses with a looping right.
Lvavatai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lvavatai misses with a few strikes there.
Lvavatai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Power Plant in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai jabs Del Torro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lvavatai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Torro throws out the jab.
Del Torro misses with a hook
and Lvavatai counters with a straight right hand.
Lvavatai doesn't manage to clinch there - Del Torro circles away.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Torro.
Del Torro slips a jab from Lvavatai .
Del Torro misses with a looping right.
Lvavatai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lvavatai scores with a nice strike.
Del Torro misses the jab.
Lvavatai tries to counter by clinching up but Del Torro breaks away and moves out of range.
Lvavatai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Torro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai scores with a nice right hand.
Lvavatai scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Del Torro misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Torro throws a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Del Torro's head but Del Torro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Torro misses with a right hand
and Lvavatai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lvavatai , as that shot connected.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses.
Lvavatai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Del Torro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Torro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lvavatai has time to react.
Del Torro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Del Torro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lvavatai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lvavatai misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Lvavatai .
A head kick misses from Lvavatai .
Del Torro misses with a straight right.
Del Torro misses with a body shot.
It looked like Lvavatai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lvavatai staying out of range there.
It looked like Lvavatai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lvavatai looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Torro is just out of range.
Del Torro misses with a hook. Lvavatai ducked under it nicely.
Del Torro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Torro misses the target.
It looked like Lvavatai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Del Torro throws the left hand but Lvavatai avoids the punch easily.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Torro.
Del Torro throws a big shot that misses.
Del Torro misses with a looping right.
Del Torro tests Lvavatai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Lvavatai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Del Torro doesn't seem phased though.
Del Torro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
A left lands for Lvavatai .
 It looks like Arturo Del Torro has been cut.
Lvavatai is looking to clinch but Del Torro is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Del Torro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Del Torro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lvavatai .
A little feinted left hand from Lvavatai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lvavatai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Torro misses with a wild body shot.
Lvavatai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Torro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Del Torro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Torro swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Torro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lvavatai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lvavatai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Del Torro's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Del Torro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lvavatai slips a straight right by Del Torro.
Del Torro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lvavatai throwing a counter right hand but Del Torro manages to avoid it.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Torro throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Torro just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Torro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Torro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Del Torro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Torro blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Del Torro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lvavatai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Torro.
Del Torro just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLvavatai .
Del Torro cracks Lvavatai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lvavatai looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Torro is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Torro misses the target.
Lvavatai slips a straight right by Del Torro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lvavatai was well out of range. Poor timing from Del Torro.
Del Torro blocks a head kick by Lvavatai .
Del Torro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Torro loads up on a big right hand but Lvavatai slips the punch.
Lvavatai throws a big counter combination but Del Torro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Del Torro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lvavatai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Del Torro looks to throw the jab but Lvavatai is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Del Torro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Torro throws a body punch but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Del Torro just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLvavatai .
Lvavatai with a jab.
Del Torro throws a lazy uppercut
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Torro throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Torro loads up on a big right hand but Lvavatai slips the punch.
Lvavatai misses with a left hand
and Del Torro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Torro throws the left hand but Lvavatai avoids the punch easily.
Lvavatai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Del Torro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lvavatai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Torro! But no joy.
Del Torro connects with a looping right hand.
Lvavatai throws a sloppy head kick and Del Torro moves out of range easily.
Del Torro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro throws a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lvavatai throws a counter high kick but Del Torro was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lvavatai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Torro throws out a loose jab but Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lvavatai is looking to counter punch.
Del Torro misses with a straight left.
Del Torro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lvavatai moves to clinch but Del Torro breaks away
and Del Torro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Del Torro misses its intended target.
Lvavatai misses the shot to the body.
Lvavatai moves out of range of the strikes.
Lvavatai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arturo Del Torro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arturo Del Torro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lvavatai throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Torro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lvavatai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Torro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Torro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lvavatai with a body shot.
Del Torro 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.
Lvavatai swings widly with a right hand
and Del Torro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lvavatai misses with a hook. Del Torro ducked under it nicely.
Del Torro scores with a jab.
Lvavatai misses with a wild body shot.
Del Torro misses with a right hand
and Del Torro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Torro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Torro throws a hook but Lvavatai blocks it.
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Del Torro counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
Lvavatai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Torro moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Torro swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai misses with a head kick.
Lvavatai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Del Torro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lvavatai misses with a head kick.
Lvavatai throws out a powerful jab.
Del Torro misses with a straight right.
Del Torro slips under a jab.
Lvavatai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Del Torro backs up against the cage.
Lvavatai moves into the clinch.
Lvavatai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Del Torro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Lvavatai .
Del Torro scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Torro is leaning against Lvavatai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Del Torro.
Lvavatai tries a body shot but Del Torro blocks it.
Lvavatai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lvavatai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lvavatai pushes Del Torro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lvavatai drags the fight down to the ground.
Del Torro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai controls Del Torro momentarily but Del Torro frees himself.
Del Torro is looking to stand up but Lvavatai won't let him.
Del Torro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lvavatai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Del Torro. Del Torro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lvavatai throws a sloppy head kick and Del Torro moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Del Torro throws a big shot that misses.
Lvavatai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Del Torro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lvavatai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Torro.
Lvavatai jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Del Torro cracks Lvavatai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lvavatai misses with a body shot
and Del Torro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lvavatai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Del Torro to score with a decent uppercut.
 Lvavatai is rocked!
Del Torro throws a right hand that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Lvavatai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lvavatai misses with a left hand
and Del Torro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lvavatai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Torro moves away.
Del Torro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lvavatai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arturo Del Torro.
I think Del Torro 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Del Torro!
Arturo Del Torro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hernandez (ranked 2903 p4p, 3806 weight class) and Christian Gillet (ranked 433 p4p, 538 weight class). Matt Hernandez 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Gillet!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez throws a jab when Gillet was well out of range.
Gillet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gillet walks into a straight right hand from Hernandez.
Gillet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gillet cracks Hernandez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gillet has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hernandez to stand back up!
Hernandez is rocked!
It looks like Matt Hernandez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Are you kidding me?! Gillet ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hernandez clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christian Gillet!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Seens (ranked 1978 p4p, 2949 weight class) and Gee Gutsu (ranked 305 p4p, 440 weight class). Seens's entrance music is SexyBack. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Seens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gee Gutsu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Seens misses its intended target.
Gutsu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Seens wants to get back to his feet but Gutsu passes into half guard.
Gutsu is working for a kimura but Seens is defending it quite comfortably.
Gutsu moves into full mount! Seens won't be happy about that!
Gutsu prevents Seens from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seens wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Seens is desperately trying to improve his position but Gutsu has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seens is squirming around, avoiding Gutsu's attempts to control the action.
Gutsu has hold of Seens's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Seens manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gutsu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Seens because Gutsu loaded up on that one.
Seens throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Seens is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Seens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gutsu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Seens wants to get back to his feet.
Gutsu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Seens has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Seens!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seens trying to control but Gutsu is working from the bottom.
Seens wants to pass the guard but Gutsu is keeping the position.
Gutsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seens is one step ahead there.
Seens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Seens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gutsu's head.
Gutsu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Seens passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu is looking to improve his position.
Seens thows a huge punch but Gutsu dodges it nicely.
Gutsu is staying active underneath Seens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Seens keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gutsu is pressing down on Seens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Seens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gutsu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seens has managed to get both his arms back between Gutsu's legs - danger averted.
Gutsu is looking for a triangle but Seens pushes his legs off easily.
Seens looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Seens decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gutsu, up you get!
Seens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gutsu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seens's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gutsu stopping the sweep attempt from Seens.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seens throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gutsu wants to control from the top but Seens keeps moving.
Gutsu advances position into side control!
Gutsu tries to advance to mount but Seens denies him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gee Gutsu 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.
Seens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Seens stopping the sweep attempt from Gutsu.
Gutsu keeping full guard, as Seens tries to pass.
Seens wants to control from the top but Gutsu keeps moving.
Seens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gutsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seens is looking to advance position but Gutsu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutsu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Seens really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gutsu looking to secure an arm triangle but Seens defends it well.
Seens sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Seens is staying active underneath Gutsu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Seens wants to get back to full guard.
Seens is trying to stand.
Seens trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu is looking for a kimura here.
Gutsu is trying to work for a kimura but Seens is defending well.
Seens kicks Gutsu off and gets back to his feet.
Gutsu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Seens misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seens wants to get back to his feet.
Gutsu is trying to work for a kimura but Seens is defending well.
Seens is trying to stand up here but Gutsu is controlling him well.
Seens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Seens wants to get back to his feet.
Seens trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gutsu wants to control but Seens is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gutsu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Seens as he jumps to the side.
Gutsu takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gutsu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Seens is in Gutsu's guard.
Seens trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seens is one step ahead there.
Seens wants to control from the top but Gutsu keeps moving.
Seens looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutsu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Seens stacks Gutsu on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Seens!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Seens dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Seens gets a double leg takedown into Gutsu's guard.
Seens throwing strikes but missing.
Gutsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seens defends it easily.
Seens lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seens won't allow Gutsu to sweep him here.
Seens passes Gutsu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Seens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutsu trying to control here.
Seens sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Seens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gutsu tries to get to full guard but Seens has control of the leg.
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.
Gutsu wants to control but Seens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gutsu gets back to full guard.
Seens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jonny Seens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gutsu's head.
Seens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gutsu is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Seens frees his head nicely. Oh but Gutsu has switched to an armbar! Seens is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gee Gutsu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fela Kuti (ranked 2380 p4p, 2664 weight class) and Kareem Johnson (ranked 363 p4p, 397 weight class). Kuti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Expensive Shit. Kareem Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fela Kuti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Johnson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuti just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuti should have avoided that one.
Johnson cracks Kuti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
Kuti is rocked!
Johnson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kuti up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Johnson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kuti's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kareem Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Kareem Johnson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fionn Cumhaill (ranked 2081 p4p, 1610 weight class) and Kiso Kisei (ranked 297 p4p, 228 weight class). Cumhaill's entrance music is Dropkick Murphy’s - Johnny, I hardly knew ya. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fionn Cumhaill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiso Kisei!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cumhaill swinging wildly here.
Cumhaill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cumhaill takes a swing at Kisei's ribcage but misses.
Cumhaill throws a combination that misses
and Kisei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kisei scores with a punch to the head.
Cumhaill defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Kisei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cumhaill's head.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cumhaill manages to avoid it.
Kisei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cumhaill is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cumhaill counters with a nice body shot.
Cumhaill misses with an uppercut. Kisei saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Kisei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Kisei misses.
Cumhaill avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Cumhaill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisei throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cumhaill misses the target.
Cumhaill jabs Kisei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fionn Cumhaill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cumhaill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cumhaill looks to land a combination but Kisei avoids it well.
Cumhaill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kisei.
Kisei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Cumhaill's head but Cumhaill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cumhaill digs a good hook to Kisei's body.
Cumhaill walks into a straight right hand from Kisei.
Kisei slips a straight right by Cumhaill.
Cumhaill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Kisei misses.
Cumhaill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cumhaill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisei appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kisei misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cumhaill misses the body punch
and Kisei counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kisei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kiso Kisei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cumhaill slips a straight right by Kisei.
Cumhaill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cumhaill swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
Cumhaill swings widly with a right hand
and Kisei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cumhaill is rocked!
Kisei lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Cumhaill head around and knocks him out cold! Kisei hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiso Kisei!
Kiso Kisei bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pinina Zhikova (ranked 1810 p4p, 2938 weight class) and Constantin Niculescu (ranked 261 p4p, 396 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pinina Zhikova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Constantin Niculescu!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhikova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Niculescu swivels and escapes.
Zhikova shoots in and gets a takedown into Niculescu's guard.
Zhikova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zhikova'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.
Zhikova wants to pass the guard but Niculescu is keeping the position.
Zhikova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhikova wants to control from the top but Niculescu keeps moving.
Niculescu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Niculescu keeping moving, preventing Zhikova from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zhikova misses with a takedown
and Niculescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Constantin Niculescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niculescu loads up on a big right hand but Zhikova slips the punch.
Zhikova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Niculescu pinned against the cage. Niculescu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pinina Zhikova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhikova throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Niculescu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zhikova is in Niculescu's guard.
Zhikova postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Niculescu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zhikova, into his guard.
Niculescu landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zhikova looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Niculescu is defending well. Zhikova quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Niculescu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Zhikova celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pinina Zhikova!
During a confident post fight interview, Pinina Zhikova 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warren Peace (ranked 1808 p4p, 23949 weight class) and Kevin Faulk (ranked 222 p4p, 705 weight class). Peace comes to the cage accompanied by Somebody Gonna Get It. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Warren Peace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Faulk!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faulk ducks under a wild hook from Peace.
Peace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faulk manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Faulk there.
It looks like Warren Peace has been cut.
Faulk lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Peace - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Faulk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Faulk!
A very excited looking Kevin Faulk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rapido Nadadora (ranked 829 p4p, 942 weight class) and Dick Niaz (ranked 102 p4p, 121 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rapido Nadadora!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Niaz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niaz rushes Nadadora and presses him up against the cage.
Nadadora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niaz's elbow.
Niaz jumps into guard, dragging Nadadora to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Niaz works his way into full mount!
Niaz throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nadadora has his hands clasped together but Niaz breaks the hold and Nadadora is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Niaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Dick Niaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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