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BKFC 9 - Grochowik vs Thwack PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerardo Blanco (ranked 24783 p4p, 6257 weight class) and Tooth Fairly (ranked 793 p4p, 678 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerardo Blanco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tooth Fairly!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanco misses with an uppercut
and Fairly counters with a three punch combo that has Blanco backing up. Blanco nods at Fairly to acknowledge the strikes.
Blanco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fairly counters with a big head kick but Blanco shrugs it off.
Blanco looks to throw the jab but Fairly is out of range.
Fairly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blanco misses with a hook.
Fairly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blanco.
Blanco misses with a straight left.
Fairly lands a jab to the nose.
Blanco misses with a looping left.
Blanco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fairly in his tracks.
Fairly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blanco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanco looks to land a right hand but Fairly moved out of range.
Blanco scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blanco to score with a decent uppercut.
Fairly is looking to clinch but Blanco is avoiding it.
Blanco throws the left hand but Fairly avoids the punch easily.
Fairly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blanco throws out the jab.
Blanco misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Fairly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab by Blanco.
Blanco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blanco finds it's way round the side to connect with Fairly's head.
Blanco feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fairly sprawling to the canvas! Fairly rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Blanco finish him?!
 Fairly is rocked!
We've been told by Blanco's head coaches at LET Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blanco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fairly is still on wobbly legs! Can Blanco finish him?
Blanco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fairly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blanco connects with a body shot that sends Fairly's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OH! Fairly has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Blanco smells blood and charges in for the finish! Blanco unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Fairly sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gerardo Blanco!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teft Moss (ranked 5430 p4p, 4232 weight class) and Benjamin Strasser (ranked 542 p4p, 482 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teft Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benjamin Strasser!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strasser.
Strasser closes the distance and clinches.
Strasser takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strasser blocks it with crossed arms.
Moss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moss prevents the takedown attempt.
Moss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strasser is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strasser blocks it with crossed arms.
Moss is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moss tries a knee to the head but Strasser blocks it.
Moss tries to land a knee to the head but Strasser blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasser jumps guard but Moss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Teft Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Strasser.
Strasser managing to block the knees to the body from Moss.
Strasser is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moss tries a knee to the head but Strasser blocks it.
Moss has Strasser pressed against the cage, preventing Strasser from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moss lands a good knee to the midsection. Strasser won't want to take too many of those.
Strasser is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moss.
Moss unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moss crunches a lovely knee into Strasser's ribcage.
Moss working Strasser over with knees to the body.
Strasser tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moss landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moss tries a knee to the head but Strasser blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moss obliges.
Strasser looks winded!
Moss trying to land knees to the body.
Moss tries to land a knee to the head but Strasser blocks with his arms.
Strasser avoiding damage as Moss throws knees to the body.
Moss landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moss connects with a knee to the head.
Moss connects with a nasty looking knee right to Strasser's face.
Moss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strasser blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moss obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss scores a nice knee to the body.
Strasser is trying to maintain a safe position but Moss gets an underhook and turns Strasser into the cage.
Moss tries to land knees in the clinch but Strasser avoids the damage to the body.
Moss misses with a knee strike.
Moss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strasser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moss looking to throw knees to the head but Strasser is blocking nicely.
Strasser tries to score a body lock takedown but Moss shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Strasser takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moss tries to land knees in the clinch but Strasser avoids the damage to the body.
Moss misses with a knee strike.
Moss looking to throw knees to the head but Strasser is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss landing knees to the body.
We've been informed that Strasser has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Moss trying to land knees to the body.
Strasser wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moss missing with knees to the body.
Moss working Strasser over with knees to the body.
Moss tries to land a knee to the head but Strasser blocks with his arms.
Strasser tries to pull guard but Moss won't allow it.
Moss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moss has Strasser pressed against the cage, preventing Strasser from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moss missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teft Moss dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Moss misses with a wild body shot.
Strasser tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moss defends well and Strasser ends up having to push Moss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strasser shoots in but Moss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Moss was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strasser misses with a takedown attempt - Moss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moss is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strasser.
Teft Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Strasser.
Moss lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Moss as Strasser shoots in.
Strasser dodges the punch combination from Moss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss tries to clinch up but Strasser circles away and keeps his distance.
Moss looks to land a right hand but Strasser moved out of range.
Moss has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasser takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moss working Strasser over with knees to the body.
Strasser is breathing heavily.
Moss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strasser.
Moss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strasser is defending well for now.
Moss misses with a knee strike.
Teft Moss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strasser wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strasser is trying to break the clinch but Moss is controlling him.
Moss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moss lands a knee to the head.
Moss tries to land a knee to the head but Strasser blocks with his arms.
Moss keeps control of Strasser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss connects with a nasty looking knee right to Strasser's face.
Moss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strasser avoids it.
Moss has Strasser pressed against the cage, preventing Strasser from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Moss.
Strasser on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strasser is trying to break free.
Moss throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strasser wants to break free but Moss has control.
Strasser has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moss after a bit of a struggle.
Knees to the body from Moss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss trying to land knees to the body.
Strasser avoiding damage as Moss throws knees to the body.
Strasser managing to block the knees to the body from Moss.
Moss misses with a knee strike.
Strasser takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moss stops a takedown attempt from Strasser.
Strasser wants to get back to striking at distance but Moss won't allow it.
Moss misses with a knee strike.
Moss connects with a knee to the head.
Moss connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss landing knees to the head.
Strasser is rocked!
Strasser is trying to pull guard but Moss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Strasser is still on wobbly legs! Can Moss finish him?
Moss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strasser blocks it with crossed arms.
Strasser tries to circle away but Moss has him pinned against the cage.
Moss tries to land a knee to the head but Strasser blocks with his arms.
Strasser seems to have recovered his senses.
Moss tries a knee to the head but Strasser blocks it.
Moss missing with knees to the body.
Strasser tries to circle away but Moss has him pinned against the cage.
Strasser on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moss trying to land knees to the body.
Strasser wants to get back to striking at distance but Moss won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teft Moss dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Strasser fails with the takedown.
Moss seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strasser darts in looking for a takedown but Moss gets double underhooks and turns Strasser into the cage.
Strasser dives in for a single leg takedown but Moss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Teft Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Strasser.
Moss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strasser avoids it.
Moss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moss throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasser can't break the clinch.
Moss misses with a knee strike.
Strasser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moss scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasser blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strasser is defending well for now.
Strasser has had enough of the clinch but Moss keeps him there for the moment.
Moss unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moss lands a knee to the head.
Moss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moss misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Moss.
Moss lands a good knee to the midsection. Strasser won't want to take too many of those.
Strasser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss working Strasser over with knees to the body.
Moss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moss tries a knee to the head but Strasser blocks it.
Moss working Strasser over with knees to the body.
Moss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strasser can do to turn this around?
Moss is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Strasser wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moss trying to land knees to the body.
Moss unloads a knee to the mid-section. Strasser lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strasser.
Moss tries a knee to the head but Strasser blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasser has had enough of the clinch but Moss keeps him there for the moment.
Moss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strasser avoids it.
Moss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strasser is looking to break free of the clinch but Moss has double underhooks.
Strasser has had enough of the clinch but Moss keeps him there for the moment.
Moss with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strasser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strasser avoids it.
Moss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Strasser tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strasser wants to break free but Moss has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Strasser's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moss unloads a knee to the mid-section. Strasser lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Strasser fails to pull guard.
Moss trying to land knees to the body.
Moss working Strasser over with knees to the body.
Teft Moss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strasser fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Strasser wants a takedown but no success here.
Moss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strasser blocks it with crossed arms.
Benjamin Strasser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strasser tries to throw a body punch but Moss avoids it by throwing Strasser back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teft Moss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moss 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teft Moss!
A relieved looking Teft Moss thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Ryan (ranked 4389 p4p, 3534 weight class) and Joseph Allen (ranked 522 p4p, 447 weight class). Allen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vigiliand - UFO. Joseph Allen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Allen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ryan!
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.
Allen working the ground and pound.
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan is looking to get back to his feet here but Allen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ryan's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is hanging on to Ryan's back as he tries to escape.
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.
Allen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Allen not allowing Ryan to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Allen controlling the positon.
Allen is punishing Ryan with strikes - can he finish him?!
Allen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ryan doesn't escape.
Allen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ryan to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Allen's guard. Nice work there by Ryan.
Allen controlling the position.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Allen wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
Allen throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Ryan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ryan enables Allen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ryan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Allen controls the pace.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Allen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryan looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen is in close to Ryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryan controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself.
Allen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Allen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ryan bucks up and tries to throw Allen off but instead Allen has got his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Allen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Allen moves into the clinch.
Allen stalling against the cage.
Allen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ryan trying to hold on to Allen's head to control him but Allen postures up.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Allen has control of the leg.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan gets full guard.
Allen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Allen pushes his legs off easily.
Allen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Allen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Allen darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two 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.
Allen wants the takedown. Ryan is fighting it off but Allen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ryan's guard against the cage.
Allen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen stays in close to Ryan's body and controls the position.
Ryan controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself.
Allen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Allen pushes his legs off easily.
Allen content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ryan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Allen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Allen tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Allen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ryan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Allen smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen moves into the clinch.
Allen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ryan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Allen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ryan to escape the position.
Allen keeps control of the position as Ryan tries to break free.
Ryan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan is covering up but some of the strikes from Allen are getting through and doing damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen is trying to stick to Ryan's back but Ryan is turning into Allen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Allen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ryan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Allen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Allen dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryan tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
Allen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ryan's guard.
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Allen controls the pace.
Ryan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ryan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Allen controls the pace.
Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Allen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Allen circles away.
Allen darts in looking for a takedown but Ryan gets double underhooks and turns Allen into the cage.
Craig Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Allen.
Allen fails to land the takedown.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Allen enables Ryan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Allen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryan stands up and waves to Allen to follow him.
Ryan rushes Allen and presses him up against the cage.
Allen stalling the fight.
Allen misses with a knee strike.
Ryan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allen.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Allen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ryan's brow.
Allen tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
Allen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ryan regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Allen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Allen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joseph Allen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Allen is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Craig Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Craig Ryan.
I think Allen 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Allen!
Joseph Allen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Dvorak (ranked 6383 p4p, 3023 weight class) and Mario Santos (ranked 469 p4p, 290 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dvorak might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to On another level. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakub Dvorak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mario Santos!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dvorak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dvorak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos cracks Dvorak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dvorak moves forwards but Santos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santos lands the left hand.
Dvorak looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Santos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dvorak shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Dvorak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dvorak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mario Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santos cracks Dvorak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Santos scores with a decent looking hook.
Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
Dvorak shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Dvorak's head back.
Santos throws a body punch but Dvorak moves out of range.
Nice cross by Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dvorak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvorak misses with a shot to the body
and Santos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dvorak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Dvorak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos scores with a decent looking hook.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Santos lands.
Dvorak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
 Dvorak is rocked!
Jab from Santos.
Oh Dvorak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Dvorak got wobbled bad by a big combination! Santos presses forward with punches and knees until Dvorak stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Dvorak closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Santos!
The defeated Jakub Dvorak had this to say: 'I will come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Goddard (ranked 3806 p4p, 3981 weight class) and Alvey Kullina (ranked 352 p4p, 363 weight class). Alvey Kullina looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Goddard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alvey Kullina!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goddard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kullina is pushing Goddard's head away, looking to escape. Goddard manages to hold on to the position though.
Kullina takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Goddard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goddard advances to mount.
Goddard takes Kullina's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kullina is in trouble.
Goddard sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kullina taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnus Goddard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos (ranked 3663 p4p, 3720 weight class) and Zakhar Makarov (ranked 459 p4p, 465 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Zakhar Makarov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
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, Zakhar Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xanthopoulos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Xanthopoulos lands a couple of elbows.
Xanthopoulos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Xanthopoulos winds up and cracks Makarov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing that Xanthopoulos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Makarov has hold of Xanthopoulos's hands but Xanthopoulos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Xanthopoulos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Makarov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Xanthopoulos.
Makarov is still in real trouble! Can Xanthopoulos finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xanthopoulos lands a nice short elbow.
Makarov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xanthopoulos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xanthopoulos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Xanthopoulos lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Makarov quite badly. Makarov pulls Xanthopoulos in close trying to recover. Xanthopoulos postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Makarov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Makarov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
A relieved looking Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Bonaparte (ranked 3752 p4p, 3111 weight class) and Alexandria OcasioCortez (ranked 434 p4p, 369 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alexandria OcasioCortez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximilian Bonaparte!
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, Alexandria OcasioCortez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bonaparte misses.
OcasioCortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonaparte.
OcasioCortez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
Bonaparte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OcasioCortez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot.
OcasioCortez wants to counter with a clinch but Bonaparte pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from OcasioCortez. Bonaparte does a little dance to reset his feet.
OcasioCortez misses with a looping right.
Bonaparte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonaparte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bonaparte throws a looping overhand right but OcasioCortez ducks down to avoid it.
Bonaparte blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonaparte misses its target.
Bonaparte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OcasioCortez. That did some damage!
OcasioCortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OcasioCortez takes one to the chin there.
Bonaparte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonaparte pushes OcasioCortez away with a front kick.
Bonaparte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonaparte misses with the combination.
Bonaparte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bonaparte takes a swing at OcasioCortez's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte scores with a hook.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot.
OcasioCortez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OcasioCortez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
OcasioCortez misses with a wild body shot.
OcasioCortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like OcasioCortez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bonaparte cracks OcasioCortez with a good jab.
Bonaparte blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from OcasioCortez. Bonaparte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Bonaparte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OcasioCortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonaparte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OcasioCortez.
Bonaparte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bonaparte.
OcasioCortez rushes Bonaparte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte wants to break free but OcasioCortez has control.
OcasioCortez misses with a punch on the inside.
OcasioCortez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonaparte's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from OcasioCortez fails to land.
Bonaparte working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, OcasioCortez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonaparte blocks a body shot from OcasioCortez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonaparte or not.
OcasioCortez can't find room to land a body shot as Bonaparte controls the action.
A shot in the inside from OcasioCortez.
Bonaparte is trying to break the clinch but OcasioCortez has him pressed against the cage.
OcasioCortez lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonaparte blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Bonaparte.
OcasioCortez has Bonaparte pressed against the cage, preventing Bonaparte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OcasioCortez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Nice body punch from Bonaparte.
OcasioCortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
OcasioCortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte tries to circle away but OcasioCortez has him pinned against the cage.
Bonaparte is trying to force a seperation but OcasioCortez has the dominant position.
Bonaparte is trying to break the clinch but OcasioCortez is controlling him.
OcasioCortez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Bonaparte wants to break the clinch but can't.
OcasioCortez tries a body shot but Bonaparte blocks it.
Bonaparte misses with a body punch.
OcasioCortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OcasioCortez prevents a body shot from Bonaparte.
OcasioCortez has a couple of punches blocked by Bonaparte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte pushes OcasioCortez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonaparte is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonaparte is trying to break the clinch but OcasioCortez is controlling him.
Bonaparte taking a breather.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonaparte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonaparte.
OcasioCortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
OcasioCortez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OcasioCortez tries a body shot but Bonaparte blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonaparte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OcasioCortez misses with some punches.
Bonaparte wants to get back to striking at distance but OcasioCortez won't allow it.
Bonaparte tries to break free but OcasioCortez pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexandria OcasioCortez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximilian Bonaparte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
OcasioCortez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bonaparte cracks OcasioCortez with a good jab.
OcasioCortez moves away from the strike by Bonaparte.
OcasioCortez throws a shot from downtown. Bonaparte moves away and avoids it.
Bonaparte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonaparte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
OcasioCortez avoids a punch combination nicely.
OcasioCortez takes one to the chin there.
OcasioCortez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OcasioCortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. OcasioCortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OcasioCortez! But no joy.
OcasioCortez throws a looping overhand right but Bonaparte ducks down to avoid it.
OcasioCortez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonaparte.
Maximilian Bonaparte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OcasioCortez throws a big shot that misses.
OcasioCortez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte lands a lovely overhand right.
Bonaparte scores with a jab to the jaw.
OcasioCortez throws the left hand but Bonaparte avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Bonaparte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximilian Bonaparte is winning the standup battle so far.
OcasioCortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonaparte is just out of range.
OcasioCortez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bonaparte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OcasioCortez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonaparte with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bonaparte there.
Bonaparte ducks under a wild hook from OcasioCortez.
Bonaparte throws a right and a left that both miss.
OcasioCortez throws out a powerful jab.
Bonaparte lunges at OcasioCortez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OcasioCortez's hand.
Bonaparte thuds his shin into the meat of OcasioCortez's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OcasioCortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonaparte moves away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bonaparte here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
OcasioCortez missing with a left hand there. Bonaparte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonaparte scores with a nice head shot.
OcasioCortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonaparte.
OcasioCortez throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it.
Bonaparte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte drops OcasioCortez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but OcasioCortez looks back up at him and smiles so Bonaparte waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
OcasioCortez is rocked!
Bonaparte catches OcasioCortez with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and OcasioCortez forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maximilian Bonaparte!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaladin Storm (ranked 2918 p4p, 3647 weight class) and Bruce Boxer (ranked 381 p4p, 481 weight class). Kaladin Storm could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce Boxer's chin.
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210
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205
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaladin Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Storm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Storm blocks the body kick.
Storm swinging wildly here.
Boxer shoots in looking for a takedown. Storm tries to sprawl out of it but Boxer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Storm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boxer or perhaps it was just good defense by Storm, which made it look bad.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Storm gets tackled into the cage by Boxer. Boxer maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer fails to pull guard.
Kaladin Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Boxer.
Storm is struggling to control the position.
Storm tries to circle away but Boxer has him pinned against the cage.
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Storm to keep the fight standing.
Boxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Boxer stalling in the clinch.
Storm is pressed up against the cage. Boxer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Storm down to the mat. Storm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boxer misses with a double jab.
Storm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boxer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boxer has Storm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Storm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Storm looking to stall.
Boxer is working for takedown but Storm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Boxer is controlling him.
Boxer tries to pull guard but Storm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Storm dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer looking for a takedown.
Storm working aggressively here.
Boxer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Storm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Storm does no damage.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Storm.
Boxer tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boxer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away.
Boxer shoots in but Storm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaladin Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm lands a big right hand that sends Boxer crashing to the mat! Storm stays standing though and waves Boxer back to his feet!
Boxer is rocked!
 It looks like Bruce Boxer has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Boxer flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Boxer is out cold! Storm holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaladin Storm!
An out of breath Kaladin Storm thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamil Hurst (ranked 2082 p4p, 4526 weight class) and Yrock Shinsaku (ranked 288 p4p, 575 weight class). Hurst comes to the cage accompanied by Keep Their Heads Ringin'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamil Hurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yrock Shinsaku!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurst dives in and grabs Shinsaku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shinsaku pushes down on Hurst's head and hops out.
Shinsaku let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hurst drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shinsaku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shinsaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hurst not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing that Hurst has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst stopping the sweep attempt from Shinsaku.
Hurst sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shinsaku trying to control the position.
Shinsaku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hurst. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hurst shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shinsaku is trying to defend but Hurst finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shinsaku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hurst slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hurst tries to free his leg and advance position but Shinsaku is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurst looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hurst is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hurst won't allow Shinsaku to sweep him here.
Shinsaku keeps trying to improve his position.
Shinsaku is trying to control the position but Hurst postures up.
Shinsaku being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hurst drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hurst jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hurst drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hurst jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shinsaku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hurst not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shinsaku. Hurst does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shinsaku darts in and clinches Hurst up against the cage.
Hurst lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shinsaku has one foot on Hurst's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shinsaku misses with a head kick.
Hurst fails with a takedown attempt.
Hurst manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shinsaku on his heels. He'll look to pass Shinsaku's guard now, I'm sure.
Hurst wants to pass the guard but Shinsaku is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurst works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hurst is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamil Hurst dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shinsaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shinsaku throws a head kick that half lands.
Shinsaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shinsaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shinsaku misses with a hook
and Hurst counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shinsaku won't be happy with that.
Hurst moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shinsaku tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hurst presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hurst controlling the pace for now.
Hurst is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shinsaku has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shinsaku!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst looking for a triangle here. Shinsaku is fighting it but it looks tight! Hurst pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shinsaku is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jamil Hurst!
Jamil Hurst thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Grochowik (ranked 1466 p4p, 2119 weight class) and Abak Thwack (ranked 215 p4p, 312 weight class). Grochowik comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Soldier 2Pac. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Grochowik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abak Thwack!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thwack fails with a takedown attempt.
Thwack shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grochowik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grochowik working a defensive guard here.
Thwack works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grochowik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Thwack seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thwack seems to be looking for submissions.
Thwack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grochowik sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thwack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grochowik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thwack.
Thwack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grochowik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thwack looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grochowik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Thwack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grochowik sees it coming and defends easily.
Thwack is looking for a kimura but Grochowik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thwack to get the leverage.
Thwack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grochowik defends it well.
Thwack seems to be working for a kimura but Grochowik defends the submission attempt.
Thwack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grochowik has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thwack seems to be working for a kimura but Grochowik defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thwack looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grochowik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thwack on the ground.
Thwack works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thwack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grochowik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thwack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thwack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thwack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thwack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grochowik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abak Thwack dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grochowik with a hook.
It looks like Abak Thwack has been cut.
Thwack throws a lazy right hand but Grochowik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grochowik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thwack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grochowik throws an off balance right hand
and Thwack counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thwack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thwack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grochowik is just riding it out for now. Thwack eventually gives up the hold.
Thwack is trying to work for a kimura but Grochowik is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grochowik is defending against the submission attempts here by Thwack.
Thwack is working for a submission of some sort.
Grochowik won't allow Thwack to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thwack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thwack is looking for a kimura here.
Thwack is looking for a kimura here.
Thwack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thwack is pressing down on Grochowik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grochowik is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thwack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grochowik is just riding it out for now. Thwack eventually gives up the hold.
Thwack works his way into full mount!
Thwack wants to take Grochowik's back but he can't do it this time.
Thwack goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grochowik turns into him and now he's in Thwack's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grochowik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thwack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Thwack is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grochowik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grochowik has escaped and now he's on top!
Thwack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grochowik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grochowik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grochowik is looking to stand up but Thwack won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abak Thwack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abak Thwack's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Grochowik misses with a wild body shot.
Thwack shoots in for a takedown but Grochowik shows good takedown defense.
Thwack staying out of range there.
Thwack cracks Grochowik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grochowik looks to throw the jab but Thwack is out of range.
Thwack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grochowik throws out the jab.
Thwack scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thwack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grochowik defends it well.
Grochowik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grochowik tries to get out of the position.
Thwack moves nicely into side control.
Thwack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thwack tries for a kimura but Grochowik is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thwack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grochowik prevents Thwack from improving position.
Thwack looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thwack wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grochowik, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grochowik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thwack off and has taken his back!
Thwack rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grochowik seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Thwack wants to get back to full guard.
Thwack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thwack is looking for a sweep. Grochowik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thwack looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grochowik tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Thwack.
Thwack is looking for a sweep. Grochowik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grochowik is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Thwack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adam Grochowik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thwack has a closed guard, preventing Grochowik from standing up.
Thwack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grochowik defends it easily.
Thwack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grochowik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grochowik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grochowik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grochowik throwing strikes from guard but Thwack blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thwack is on top in guard.
Thwack wants to pass the guard but Grochowik is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grochowik can't keep his opponent in guard - Thwack advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abak Thwack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grochowik looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abak Thwack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thwack 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abak Thwack!
A victorious Abak Thwack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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