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SSD 7: Loke vs Russian PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinten Hendricks (ranked 4649 p4p, 5506 weight class) and Han Seul Kim (ranked 484 p4p, 518 weight class). Han Seul Kim will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinten Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Han Seul Kim!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hendricks clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hendricks misses with a body punch.
Kim looking for a takedown.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hendricks tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Hendricks back against the ropes.
Kim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hendricks is defending well.
Quinten Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Seul Kim.
A right handed body shot lands from Hendricks.
Hendricks lands a takedown into guard.
Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendricks defends it easily.
Hendricks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendricks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim 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.
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.
Hendricks forces Kim back against the ropes and clinches.
Hendricks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hendricks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kim stands and steps away. Hendricks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hendricks is looking to clinch.
Hendricks has closed the distance and engaged Kim in a clinch.
Hendricks gets underhooks to prevent Kim's takedown attempt.
Hendricks misses with a body punch.
Hendricks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kim can't get the takedown.
Hendricks can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Kim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hendricks misses with a punch to the body.
Kim manages to break the clinch.
Kim throws a head kick but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks clinches with his opponent.
Hendricks is trying to trip Kim. He has hold of a leg but Kim is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hendricks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hendricks defends well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kim has an active guard here but Hendricks has managed to pass into half guard.
Kim looks winded!
Hendricks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four 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.
Kim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hendricks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hendricks's back!
Hendricks tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hendricks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kim stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hendricks lands a nice hook to Kim's body. Kim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kim tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hendricks is in Kim's guard.
Hendricks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hendricks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hendricks stops Kim from standing up.
Hendricks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kim wants to stand but Hendricks is controlling the position.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendricks defends it easily.
Hendricks stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hendricks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kim did well to prevent Hendricks getting side control.
Kim is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendricks.
Hendricks clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hendricks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kim.
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hendricks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hendricks ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hendricks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hendricks holds on and takes a little breather.
Kim decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hendricks, up you get!
Hendricks tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Kim scores with a jab to the body.
Hendricks shoots in but Kim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a head kick that Hendricks semi-blocks.
Kim throws a head kick but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks slows the pace down.
Hendricks in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kim is not content to let Hendricks control the position.
Hendricks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hendricks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinten Hendricks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendricks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hendricks swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Hendricks looks to land a combination but Kim avoids it well.
Hendricks dives in for a single leg takedown but Kim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kim! But no joy.
Kim goes for a takedown attempt but Hendricks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hendricks shoots in and gets a takedown into Kim's guard.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendricks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendricks.
Hendricks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hendricks passes Kim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hendricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Hendricks trying to control from half guard but Kim is working away.
Hendricks wants to stand up but Kim is controlling the position.
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.
Hendricks lands strikes from half guard.
Kim is trying to control but can't.
Hendricks stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kim to get to his feet.
Hendricks gets a takedown into half guard.
Hendricks wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hendricks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hendricks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hendricks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kim looking for subs from the bottom but Hendricks mounts him!
Hendricks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kim can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kim working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Hendricks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Quinten Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kim was covering up waiting for the punch and Hendricks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Hendricks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendricks is posturing up here but Kim has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hendricks tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hendricks has to tap! Slick submission there by Kim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Han Seul Kim!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Widing (ranked 3900 p4p, 4980 weight class) and Eddie Castillo (ranked 448 p4p, 535 weight class). Eddie Castillo 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 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Widing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widing is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castillo's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Widing is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castillo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Widing is looking to take a break and control but Castillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Widing is trying for a kimura here. Castillo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Widing wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Widing!
Jerry Widing very nearly forgot to thank UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Borisov (ranked 2918 p4p, 4502 weight class) and Chuck Lereaux (ranked 312 p4p, 445 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Lereaux!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov throws a right hand that misses
and Lereaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Borisov throws a right hand that misses
letting Lereaux counter with a right hand.
Borisov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lereaux.
Lereaux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borisov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lereaux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Borisov throws a poor cross that misses
and Lereaux counters with a good, hard body kick but Borisov shrugs it off.
Lereaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Borisov doesn't seem bothered though.
Borisov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lereaux.
Borisov moves into range and clinches up with Lereaux.
Lereaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borisov's elbow.
Borisov tries to throw a body punch but Lereaux avoids it by throwing Borisov back against the ropes.
Lereaux takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Borisov.
A right handed body shot lands from Borisov.
Borisov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Borisov stalling.
Lereaux can't find room to land a body shot as Borisov controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lereaux.
Nice body punch from Borisov.
Borisov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lereaux backwards.
Lereaux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Borisov cracks Lereaux with a nice body shot.
Lereaux looks winded!
Borisov pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Borisov pushes Lereaux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borisov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lereaux up against the ropes.
Lereaux tries to throw a body punch but Borisov avoids it by throwing Lereaux back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Borisov.
The referee is keeping an eye on Borisov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lereaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Borisov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Borisov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lereaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lereaux can't break the clinch.
Borisov lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Borisov on the inside.
Borisov lands a nice shot to the body.
Borisov stalling.
Borisov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lereaux up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Borisov.
Borisov stalling against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borisov.
Lereaux can't find room to land a body shot as Borisov controls the action.
Borisov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Borisov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Borisov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lereaux's elbow.
Borisov lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Borisov.
Borisov works on Lereaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Lereaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borisov works on Lereaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Borisov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Borisov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lereaux backwards.
Borisov stalling in the clinch.
Borisov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Borisov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Boris Borisov.
Lereaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borisov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lereaux! But no joy.
A jab from Borisov does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borisov misses with an uppercut. Lereaux saw that one coming.
Lereaux ducks under a wild hook from Borisov.
Lereaux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lereaux moves away from the strike by Borisov.
Lereaux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lereaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lereaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borisov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lereaux.
Borisov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lereaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Borisov.
Lereaux misses the shot to the body.
Borisov scores with a jab to the body.
Borisov lands a right hook to the body.
Lereaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
 It looks like Chuck Lereaux has been cut.
Lereaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Lereaux slips under a jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Borisov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lereaux.
Borisov throws a body punch but Lereaux moves out of range.
Borisov scores with a hook.
 Lereaux is rocked!
Lereaux gets tackled into the ropes by Borisov. Borisov maintains the clinch.
Lereaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Borisov finish him?
Borisov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Borisov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lereaux backwards.
Borisov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lereaux to his knees! Borisov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Borisov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mfer (ranked 2599 p4p, 3482 weight class) and Toinen Peto (ranked 292 p4p, 368 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toinen Peto!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peto fails with the takedown.
Peto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mfer pinned against the ropes. Mfer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peto tries for a takedown but Mfer circles away easily
and Mfer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peto thinking.
Mike Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toinen Peto.
Peto shoots and misses
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mfer circles away.
Peto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mfer as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peto shoots and misses
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Toinen Peto has been cut.
Peto looks winded!
Mfer lands with an uppercut that bounces Peto off the ropes and back into range.
Peto with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peto on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
and Mfer counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Peto! He's just covering up as Mfer starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Mfer!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Solade (ranked 3688 p4p, 3776 weight class) and Jimmy Allen (ranked 179 p4p, 184 weight class). Jimmy Allen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donny Solade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Allen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solade moves forwards but Allen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Solade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solade looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Allen!
Allen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Solade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Solade working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Solade sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Allen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Allen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Solade working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Solade working the ground and pound.
Solade 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.
The strikes coming from Solade are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Solade fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Solade throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Allen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Allen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solade misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Solade crashes against the mat.
Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Solade throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
Allen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Solade connects with a decent elbow.
Solade is chipping away with strikes.
Allen tries to bench press Solade off him but Solade keeps the position.
Solade is working Allen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Solade in side control, throwing shots but Allen defends.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Solade scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Allen to see if he's OK.
Allen defending against the ground and pound.
Solade throws an elbow but Allen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Solade throws a strike aimed at the side of Allen's head but Allen avoids it well.
Solade wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy.
Solade throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solade connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Allen some visible discomfort.
Solade in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Solade lands a nice forearm strike.
An elbow from Solade crashes against the mat.
Solade fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Solade fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Solade throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Allen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solade throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Allen to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Solade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Solade is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
Solade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Solade throwing strikes but missing.
Solade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Solade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Solade throws a big right hand that misses.
Solade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solade trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Allen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solade.
Solade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Solade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Solade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Allen lands a big right hand that sends Solade crashing to the mat! Allen stays standing though and waves Solade back to his feet!
 It looks like Donny Solade has been cut.
Solade is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen is stalking Solade. Solade circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Allen, and it's lights out! Solade really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Allen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Izayah Hopkins (ranked 3004 p4p, 3694 weight class) and Declan Bernard (ranked 219 p4p, 254 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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155
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Izayah Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Declan Bernard!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Bernard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Bernard.
Bernard staying out of range there.
Bernard misses with a looping right.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bernard manages to avoid it.
Bernard avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Bernard misses with a series of wild punches.
Bernard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Bernard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bernard throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bernard throws a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Bernard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
A punch combination from Bernard misses.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bernard moves away.
Bernard scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Izayah Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bernard.
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from Bernard.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Bernard tries a quick counter leg kick but Hopkins is wise to it.
Bernard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bernard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bernard throws a series of punches but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Bernard is out of range.
Bernard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bernard misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bernard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Bernard.
Bernard ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Bernard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Izayah Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
and Bernard counters with a one-two to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bernard misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bernard drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.
Bernard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bernard throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Bernard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Bernard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bernard scores with a nice head shot.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Bernard is out of range.
Bernard takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bernard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins swings for the body but Bernard moves out of range.
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Bernard misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Bernard.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Bernard ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bernard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bernard on the side of the head.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bernard counters with a one-two to the body.
Bernard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Bernard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bernard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Bernard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernard throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
As Hopkins backs off Bernard throws a huge counter combo but Hopkins manages to avoid it all.
Bernard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopkins on the side of the head.
Bernard throws a series of strikes that have Hopkins backpedaling.
Hopkins lands the left hand.
A combination from Bernard does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bernard.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Bernard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Bernard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Bernard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bernard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Bernard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Bernard misses its intended target.
Bernard misses with the combination.
Hopkins swings for the body but Bernard moves out of range.
Bernard avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Bernard misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Hopkins misses its target.
Bernard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bernard.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Bernard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bernard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bernard moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Bernard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been informed that Bernard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bernard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bernard's hands.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Bernard.
Bernard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bernard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Bernard is out of range.
Bernard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Bernard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Bernard is out of range.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Bernard unleashes a big counter combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bernard misses with a few strikes there.
Bernard misses with a double jab.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bernard moves away.
Bernard throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
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!
Bernard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bernard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernard works over Hopkins's head and body with a nice combination.
Bernard misses with a two punch combination.
Bernard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bernard moves forwards but Hopkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bernard digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bernard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bernard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bernard cracks Hopkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Bernard misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bernard looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well.
Bernard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bernard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bernard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hopkins backs up against the ropes.
Bernard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bernard trying to control the position but Hopkins is working away.
Bernard looks up at the clock and then as Hopkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bernard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hopkins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bernard cracks Hopkins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hopkins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hopkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bernard on the ground.
Bernard wants to control but Hopkins is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bernard trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Bernard working the body and head with strikes.
Bernard looks up at the clock and then as Hopkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bernard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bernard scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bernard scores with punches from side control.
Bernard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hopkins to see if he's OK.
 Hopkins is rocked!
Hopkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Hopkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bernard cracks Hopkins with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bernard immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hopkins is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bernard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Declan Bernard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guistan Othafaita (ranked 1933 p4p, 2467 weight class) and Jaxson Hogan (ranked 221 p4p, 270 weight class). Guistan Othafaita could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaxson Hogan's chin.
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25
190
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187
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guistan Othafaita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaxson Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Othafaita takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Guistan Othafaita has been cut.
Hogan loads up on a big right hand but Othafaita slips the punch.
Hogan lands a big right hand that sends Othafaita crashing to the mat! Hogan stays standing though and waves Othafaita back to his feet!
Othafaita is rocked!
Othafaita leaves his chin hanging out and Hogan seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Othafaita crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaxson Hogan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chico Feijo (ranked 1385 p4p, 2612 weight class) and Herminos Lugnunum (ranked 54 p4p, 138 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chico Feijo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herminos Lugnunum!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lugnunum closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lugnunum lands in his opponent's guard.
Lugnunum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lugnunum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lugnunum working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Feijo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lugnunum trying to control but Feijo is working from the bottom.
Lugnunum scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Feijo is rocked!
Lugnunum is fighting to break Feijo's control of his arms but Feijo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lugnunum postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Feijo covers up, he's hurt! Lugnunum keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lugnunum and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lugnunum can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminos Lugnunum!
Herminos Lugnunum thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loke Axelsen (ranked 339 p4p, 1418 weight class) and Big Russian (ranked 14 p4p, 88 weight class). Axelsen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cha Cha PT2- Freddie Dredd. Big Russian acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loke Axelsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Russian!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Axelsen misses its intended target.
Russian lands a left and a right that send Axelsen crashing to the mat, dazed. Russian thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Loke Axelsen has been cut.
Russian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Russian sends Axelsen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Russian is motioning to the referee to let Axelsen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Axelsen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Russian counters with a right hand from hell and Axelsen is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Russian!
Big Russian is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Big Russian 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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