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UPG 119 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hudock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudock comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquillity - Her Silent Language. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cliff Harris enters the cage!
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184 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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181 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hudock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cliff Harris!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Harris finds it's way through Hudock's defenses.
Harris throws a low kick but Hudock avoids it.
Harris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hudock'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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Hudock is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudock is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris.
Harris not doing much here.
Hudock is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris passes into side control, despite Hudock's attempt to control the position.
Harris content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hudock tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudock keeps working.
Hudock tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Harris has his foot on Hudock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hudock works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hudock.
Hudock trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Hudock pushes his legs off easily.
Hudock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hudock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hudock defends well.
Hudock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Hudock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hudock has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Hudock has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hudock's guard.
Hudock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Hudock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hudock wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hudock fails with the takedown
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jack Hudock has been cut.
Hudock works over Harris's head and body with a nice combination.
Jack Hudock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hudock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harris.
Hudock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hudock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudock cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Harris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hudock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Hudock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hudock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hudock throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Hudock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harris postures up and lands a big shot to Hudock's brow.
Harris is in close to Hudock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hudock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harris has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harris scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hudock is rocked!
Hudock seems a little lost for a moment, as Harris dominates the positioning.
Oh Hudock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hudock is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harris connects with a decent elbow.
Hudock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harris goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hudock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harris's guard! Nice work there by Hudock!
Harris looking for a guillotine here but Hudock defends easily.
Harris pulls Hudock in close to prevent any damage.
Hudock seems to have got his legs back now.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hudock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.
Hudock working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
Harris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harris postures up in Hudock's guard and throws a big left but Hudock blocks it.
Harris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hudock trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws an elbow that misses. Hudock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harris's guard. Nice move by Hudock!
Harris lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hudock!
Harris is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hudock has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Harris connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Hudock's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Hudock circles away.
Hudock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hudock off to one side.
Hudock shoots in for a double leg but Harris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harris is looking to clinch but Hudock is avoiding it.
Hudock shoots in and drives through. Harris sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hudock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudock.
Hudock tries to clinch up.
Harris shoots in but Hudock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris takes a swing at Hudock's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harris is defended easily by Hudock.
Harris lands with a cross.
Harris shoots in and bounces Hudock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Harris is in close to Hudock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris wants to control from the top but Hudock keeps moving.
Harris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harris wants to control from the top but Hudock keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cliff Harris.
Hudock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudock shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Hudock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris thuds his right hand into Hudock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hudock feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris trying to control the position.
Hudock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cliff Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hudock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hudock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jack Hudock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hudock looking to pass the guard.
Hudock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hudock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hudock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Droop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deacon Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griggs is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Church by T-Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
8 - 8 - 1 |
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157 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Experienced |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, George Droop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deacon Griggs!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs shoots in and bounces Droop off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Griggs wants to control from the top but Droop keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Droop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Droop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Droop has his hands on Griggs's head, controlling the position.
Droop wants to sweep but no luck.
Griggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Droop is keeping the position for now.
Griggs sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Droop is on top in guard.
Griggs has control of Droop's left arm, preventing Droop from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Droop is bucking up trying to escape but Griggs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Griggs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Droop tries to lock up and control but Griggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Droop in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Griggs raining down shots from the mount!
Droop takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Droop is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griggs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Droop is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs connects with a bit shot that sees Droop covering up! More strikes from Griggs and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Griggs is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deacon Griggs!
Deacon Griggs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Math Rastafari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zuese Zorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuese Zorro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Math Rastafari's chin.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Math Rastafari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zuese Zorro!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Zorro.
Rastafari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rastafari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zorro doesn't seem bothered though.
Rastafari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rastafari loads up on a big right hand but Zorro slips the punch.
Zorro blocks a jab.
Zorro moves out of range as Rastafari strikes.
Zorro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rastafari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rastafari thows a body shot but no joy.
Zorro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rastafari.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rastafari throws a shot from downtown. Zorro moves away and avoids it.
Rastafari looks to land a right hand but Zorro moved out of range.
Zorro slips a straight right by Rastafari.
Rastafari shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zorro eats them both and turns towards Rastafari to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rastafari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zorro lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastafari gets caught napping as Zorro dives in and scores a takedown. Rastafari manages to retain guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rastafari tries to strike from the bottom.
Zorro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rastafari dives on top into guard.
Zorro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zorro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rastafari stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zorro gets a double leg takedown into Rastafari's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rastafari is trying to keep Zorro in close.
Zorro drops back looking for a leg! Rastafari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rastafari manages to kick Zorro off! Zorro jumps back into Rastafari's guard.
Zorro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rastafari dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastafari gets to his feet. Zorro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zorro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Math Rastafari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rastafari connects with a nice looking jab.
Rastafari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rastafari throws a shot from downtown. Zorro moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zorro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rastafari fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zorro checks it well.
Rastafari is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zorro's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from Rastafari misses.
Zorro has closed the distance and engaged Rastafari in a clinch.
Rastafari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zorro crunches a lovely knee into Rastafari's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorro wants to take the fight to the mat but Rastafari manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Math Rastafari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuese Zorro.
Zorro can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Rastafari.
Rastafari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rastafari is trying to break the clinch but Zorro is controlling him.
Zorro fails to pull guard.
Zorro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zorro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rastafari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rastafari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zorro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zorro shoots in for a takedown but Rastafari shows good takedown defense.
Rastafari lands a nice shot that snaps Zorro's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zorro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from Rastafari lands.
Zorro is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastafari misses with a hook
and Zorro moves into the clinch.
Rastafari breaks the clinch.
Rastafari thows a body shot but no joy.
Rastafari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rastafari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zorro is still on wobbly legs! Can Rastafari finish him?
Zorro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rastafari throws a big shot that misses.
Rastafari lands with an uppercut that bounces Zorro off the cage and back into range.
Zorro throws a head kick that misses
and Rastafari counters with a body kick that stops Zorro in his tracks momentarily.
Rastafari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zorro seems to have recovered his senses.
Zorro lands a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rastafari scores with a sloppy right hand. Zorro should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Rastafari. No joy for Zorro on that attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rastafari.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rastafari cracks Zorro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Math Rastafari dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rastafari scores with the left hand. Zorro knows he should have avoided that one.
Rastafari cracks Zorro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zorro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rastafari finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rastafari misses the jab.
Rastafari avoids the head kick by Zorro.
Rastafari connects with a right hand. Zorro shakes it off.
Zorro doesn't manage to clinch there - Rastafari circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zorro.
Rastafari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rastafari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zorro moves away.
Rastafari lands the left hand.
Zorro clinches with his opponent.
Zorro prevents a body shot from Rastafari.
Rastafari creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zorro is trying to trip Rastafari. He has hold of a leg but Rastafari is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zorro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Zorro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rastafari is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zorro, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastafari trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zorro's guard.
Rastafari has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rastafari stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zorro closes the distance and clinches up with Rastafari, looking for a takedown. Zorro pushes Rastafari against the cage but Rastafari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zorro slips a straight right by Rastafari.
Rastafari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rastafari takes a swing at Zorro's ribcage but misses.
Rastafari swings widly with a right hand
and Zorro counters with a head kick.
Zorro moves out of range as Rastafari strikes.
Zorro wants to clinch up but Rastafari keeps it at a distance.
Zorro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rastafari misses the target.
Rastafari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rastafari wants it to stay on the feet.
Zorro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rastafari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zorro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rastafari throws out the jab.
Zuese Zorro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rastafari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Rastafari lands.
Zorro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Math Rastafari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuese Zorro.
Decent striking displayed by Rastafari there.
A punch lands to the side of Zorro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zorro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rastafari fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zorro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zorro is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rastafari lands a jab to Zorro's midsection.
Zorro scores with a head kick.
Zorro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rastafari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rastafari pulls Zorro in close to his closed guard and prevents Zorro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rastafari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zorro stopping the sweep attempt from Rastafari.
Zorro stops Rastafari from standing up.
Zorro has gone for a leg lock! Rastafari slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zorro's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastafari wants to stand but Zorro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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!
Zorro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rastafari is looking to stand up but Zorro won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zorro wants to sweep but no luck.
Rastafari decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zorro, up you get!
Rastafari takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Math Rastafari dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zorro.
Rastafari fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zorro checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Zorro.
Rastafari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rastafari fails to land with a series of punches.
Zorro avoids the body shot from Rastafari.
No luck for Zorro with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Rastafari does it's job there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zorro.
Math Rastafari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuese Zorro.
Zorro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zorro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rastafari lands a nice hook to Zorro's body. Zorro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastafari stuffs the takedown attempt from Zorro. Zorro gets slowly back to his feet.
Zorro tries to clinch there but Rastafari circles away.
Rastafari throws a shot to the body.
Rastafari drops Zorro with a beautiful combination! Zorro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rastafari is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rastafari sends Zorro crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rastafari is motioning to the referee to let Zorro up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Zorro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rastafari works Zorro's body with a nice hook.
Zorro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rastafari.
Zorro walks into a stiff left hand from Rastafari.
Rastafari drops Zorro with a straight right hand, right on the button! Rastafari follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Math Rastafari!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Deupreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stash Kadowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kadowski has chosen Rammstein - Ohne Dich as his entrance music. 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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33
289 lbs
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29
288 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Deupreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stash Kadowski!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kadowski is looking to land body kicks.
Kadowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kadowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Deupreaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kadowski.
Deupreaux looks to clinch
and Kadowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deupreaux's knee momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Kadowski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deupreaux.
Deupreaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kadowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Kadowski to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deupreaux prevents a body shot from Kadowski.
Deupreaux breaks from the clinch.
Deupreaux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deupreaux moves to clinch but Kadowski breaks away
and Kadowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadowski connects with a body shot that sends Deupreaux's belly button to the back.
Deupreaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Kadowski finds it's way through Deupreaux's defenses.
Stash Kadowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kadowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kadowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deupreaux counters with a single leg into guard. Kadowski didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Deupreaux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deupreaux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deupreaux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deupreaux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kadowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deupreaux wants to control from the top but Kadowski keeps moving.
Deupreaux stopping the sweep attempt from Kadowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux throws an elbow that misses. Kadowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deupreaux's guard. Nice move by Kadowski!
Kadowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Deupreaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kadowski is one step ahead there.
Deupreaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deupreaux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kadowski escapes and throws Deupreaux's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Deupreaux is looking for a sweep.
Deupreaux is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kadowski is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadowski tries to control but Deupreaux wriggling away.
Kadowski controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deupreaux is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux wants to control but Kadowski is having none of it.
Deupreaux tries to reverse the position but Kadowski maintains control.
Deupreaux is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deupreaux wants to control but Kadowski is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stash Kadowski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kadowski misses with a straight right.
Deupreaux shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Deupreaux is trying to control. Kadowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deupreaux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kadowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deupreaux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Deupreaux wants to control but Kadowski is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadowski trying to control from the bottom.
Jacques Deupreaux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kadowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deupreaux.
Deupreaux is looking for a kimura but Kadowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deupreaux to get the leverage.
Kadowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Deupreaux throws a strike but Kadowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Deupreaux isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kadowski stacks Deupreaux on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kadowski!
Deupreaux can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux stops Kadowski from passing to mount.
Deupreaux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deupreaux manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kadowski gets full guard.
Deupreaux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deupreaux throwing strikes from guard but Kadowski blocks nicely.
Deupreaux throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kadowski wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux throwing strikes from guard but Kadowski blocks nicely.
Kadowski working a defensive guard here.
Deupreaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deupreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kadowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deupreaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deupreaux stopping the sweep attempt from Kadowski.
Deupreaux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kadowski's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kadowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deupreaux content to stall in guard here.
Deupreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kadowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deupreaux stopping the sweep attempt from Kadowski.
Deupreaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deupreaux being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Deupreaux dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kadowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kadowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Kadowski lands with a hook. Deupreaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kadowski closes the distance and clinches.
Kadowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kadowski gets through Deupreaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deupreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kadowski throws a low kick but Deupreaux avoids it.
Deupreaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kadowski tries to break free but Deupreaux pushes him back against the cage.
Deupreaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kadowski blocks a body shot from Deupreaux.
Deupreaux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deupreaux is trying to break the clinch but Kadowski is controlling him.
Kadowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kadowski blocks a body shot from Deupreaux.
A right handed body shot lands from Kadowski.
Deupreaux tries to circle away but Kadowski has him pinned against the cage.
Kadowski digs a right hand into Deupreaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deupreaux's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kadowski breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Kadowski finds it's target.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Kadowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kadowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Deupreaux should have avoided that one.
Kadowski feints and then cracks Deupreaux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deupreaux down.
Deupreaux tries to keep at a distance but Kadowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deupreaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Kadowski controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Deupreaux backwards.
Deupreaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deupreaux is looking to control Kadowski's arms but Kadowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Deupreaux has his back to the cage.
Kadowski lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Kadowski - that landed with a thud.
Kadowski tries a body shot but Deupreaux blocks it.
Deupreaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kadowski presses Deupreaux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kadowski.
Kadowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Deupreaux controls his hands.
Kadowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deupreaux backwards.
Kadowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deupreaux backwards.
Kadowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kadowski lands a body shot.
Kadowski digs a right hand underneath Deupreaux's ribcage. Deupreaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kadowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux is trying to break free.
Kadowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kadowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Deupreaux momentarily.
Kadowski cracks the inside of Deupreaux's front leg.
Deupreaux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kadowski misses with a low kick.
Deupreaux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kadowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Deupreaux's head.
Kadowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kadowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kadowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadowski misses with a punch to the body.
Kadowski has Deupreaux pushed against the cage.
Deupreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kadowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deupreaux's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadowski manages to break the clinch.
Kadowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kadowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stash Kadowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kadowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kadowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deupreaux.
Kadowski lands with a cross.
Kadowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deupreaux's head.
Kadowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Deupreaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deupreaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kadowski throws out a loose jab but Deupreaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kadowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the liver by Kadowski. Beautiful body shot.
Kadowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Kadowski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stash Kadowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kadowski 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dzhugashvili might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gosudarstvenniy Gimn SSSR . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
212 lbs
12 - 10 - 1 |
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30
215 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stan Paige!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paige pushes Dzhugashvili up against the cage in a clinch.
Dzhugashvili tries to land knees in the clinch but Paige avoids the damage to the body.
Dzhugashvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhugashvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Paige controls his hands.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paige avoids it.
Paige breaks from the clinch.
Dzhugashvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paige lands a jab to Dzhugashvili's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Dzhugashvili 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhugashvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but Paige pushes him off.
Paige misses with a looping left.
Dzhugashvili walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paige closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dzhugashvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paige working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dzhugashvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Paige.
Dzhugashvili throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paige blocks it with crossed arms.
Paige lands a left hand.
Paige avoiding damage as Dzhugashvili throws knees to the body.
Paige can't find room to land a body shot as Dzhugashvili controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige takes a knee right on the jaw!
Paige misses with a body punch.
Dzhugashvili putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paige in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Paige stalling in the clinch but Dzhugashvili improves position.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paige misses with some punches.
Paige manages to break the clinch.
Paige darts in and clinches Dzhugashvili up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Paige scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paige lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dzhugashvili throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paige blocks it with crossed arms.
Paige misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhugashvili has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dzhugashvili scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzhugashvili lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Paige.
Dzhugashvili lands with a light punch inside.
Paige is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dzhugashvili taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili is trying to break the clinch but Paige is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Dzhugashvili on the inside.
The referee calls for Paige to work.
Paige lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dzhugashvili backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paige.
Paige struggles to land a body shot inside as Dzhugashvili controls his hands.
Paige scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paige takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paige misses with the head strike.
Dzhugashvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paige has a couple of punches blocked by Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paige works on Dzhugashvili's body with a couple of short punches.
Dzhugashvili's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili working hard to break the clinch.
Paige misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paige lands a shot to the body.
Dzhugashvili tries to land knees in the clinch but Paige avoids the damage to the body.
Paige lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dzhugashvili.
Paige lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dzhugashvili backwards.
Paige swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paige works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dzhugashvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dzhugashvili prevents Paige from breaking the clinch.
Paige misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paige takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paige throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzhugashvilis head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paige swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzhugashvili tries to work over Paige's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paige being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paige misses with the head strike.
Dzhugashvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dzhugashvili looking to slow down the pace here.
Paige wants to get back to striking at distance but Dzhugashvili won't allow it.
Dzhugashvili misses with a knee strike.
Paige misses with some punches.
Dzhugashvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paige tries to stall but Dzhugashvili uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dzhugashvili connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paige's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dzhugashvili.
A shot in the inside from Paige.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Dzhugashvili.
Paige blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dzhugashvili leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dzhugashvili manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Paige dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dzhugashvili throws a nice looking combination but Paige bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paige pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paige is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dzhugashvili ducks under a wild hook from Paige.
Paige closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Paige fails to land.
Paige taking a breather.
Dzhugashvili prevents a body shot from Paige.
Paige can't find room to land a body shot as Dzhugashvili controls the action.
Dzhugashvili misses with a body punch.
Paige tries a body shot but Dzhugashvili blocks it.
Paige on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dzhugashvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the head but Paige blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dzhugashvili.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paige.
Dzhugashvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paige breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzhugashvili moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhugashvili scores with a knee to the head.
Dzhugashvili has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dzhugashvili utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dzhugashvili misses with a body punch.
Dzhugashvili gets through Paige's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dzhugashvili tries to land knees in the clinch but Paige avoids the damage to the body.
Dzhugashvili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paige lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stan Paige seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paige takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paige avoids it.
Paige misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Paige fails to land.
Paige prevents a body shot from Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili tries a knee to the head but Paige blocks it.
Paige escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhugashvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paige waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dzhugashvili.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paige.
Paige looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhugashvili is just out of range.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Paige is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Paige.
Paige takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dzhugashvili takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paige closes the distance and pushes Dzhugashvili back into the cage.
Dzhugashvili with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paige is leaning against Dzhugashvili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paige creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the head but Paige blocks with his arms.
Dzhugashvili is trying to maintain a safe position but Paige gets an underhook and turns Dzhugashvili into the cage.
Dzhugashvili lands with a left to the head.
Paige is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dzhugashvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili takes a shot to the head.
Paige lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paige can't find room to land a body shot as Dzhugashvili controls the action.
Dzhugashvili is leaning against Paige and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paige lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dzhugashvili backwards.
Paige is trying to stall.
Paige lands a shot to the body.
Dzhugashvili misses with some punches.
Paige misses with some punches.
Paige fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dzhugashvili has a couple of punches blocked by Paige.
Dzhugashvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dzhugashvili breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paige thuds his shin into the meat of Dzhugashvili's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paige lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dzhugashvili circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dzhugashvili drives through and clinches with Paige against the cage.
Dzhugashvili misses with a knee strike.
Paige working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paige lands a nice uppercut.
Dzhugashvili tries to work over Paige's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paige breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paige swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dzhugashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dzhugashvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch.
Paige scores with the left hand. Dzhugashvili knows he should have avoided that one.
Paige lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paige closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Paige misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paige connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paige swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzhugashvili.
Paige moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Paige showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dzhugashvili slips a jab and a cross from Paige.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Paige moves out of range.
Paige takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paige connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dzhugashvili's hands.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch up but Paige keeps it at a distance.
Paige thuds a left hand into Dzhugashvili's body.
Dzhugashvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paige throws a looping overhand right but Dzhugashvili ducks down to avoid it.
Dzhugashvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch but Paige is avoiding it.
Dzhugashvili lands with an uppercut that bounces Paige off the cage and back into range.
Dzhugashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paige.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch.
Paige misses with a hook. Dzhugashvili ducked under it nicely.
Dzhugashvili clinches.
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!
Dzhugashvili crunches a lovely knee into Paige's ribcage.
Paige takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paige blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dzhugashvili takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dzhugashvili blocks a body shot from Paige.
Dzhugashvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhugashvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paige backwards.
Dzhugashvili utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dzhugashvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Paige backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Dzhugashvili - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paige is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paige blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dzhugashvili misses with a body punch.
Paige tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige blocking some punches.
Paige can't find room to land a body shot as Dzhugashvili controls the action.
Dzhugashvili landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dzhugashvili using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dzhugashvili connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paige's face.
Dzhugashvili content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dzhugashvili blocks a body shot from Paige.
Dzhugashvili leaning his opponent against the cage.
Paige stalling in the clinch but Dzhugashvili improves position.
Dzhugashvili missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paige.
Dzhugashvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhugashvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dzhugashvili throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Dzhugashvili on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili breaks the clinch.
Paige thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dzhugashvili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dzhugashvili tries a knee to the head but Paige blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Paige fails to land.
Dzhugashvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paiges head.
Paige misses with some punches.
Paige tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhugashvili tries a knee to the head but Paige blocks it.
Paige lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paige tries to work over Dzhugashvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili misses with a punch to the body.
Paige lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dzhugashvili backwards.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Paige as the two fighters clinch.
Paige avoiding damage as Dzhugashvili throws 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!
Paige doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Paige fails to land.
Paige lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dzhugashvili.
Paige lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paige.
Dzhugashvili blocking some punches.
Dzhugashvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dzhugashvili is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paige is defending well for now.
Paige tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paige is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dzhugashvili can't find room to land a body shot as Paige controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paige lands an uppercut.
Dzhugashvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paige throws a head punch that misses.
Paige tries to stall but Dzhugashvili uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paige 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Paige!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Crockett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Martin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Davy Crockett's chin.
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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
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Martin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davy Crockett!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crockett.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crockett. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davy Crockett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crockett looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
Crockett swinging wildly here.
Crockett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin moves out of range as Crockett strikes.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crockett.
Martin shoots in and bounces Crockett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Crockett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.
Crockett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martin passes into side control.
Martin cracks Crockett with a big right hand but Crockett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin working away.
Martin lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crockett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Crockett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crockett tries to escape but Martin is in control.
Crockett gets back to half guard.
Martin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crockett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martin is pressing down on Crockett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crockett is holding on for now.
Martin slows the pace down in half guard.
Martin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crockett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crockett is not content to let Martin control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crockett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martin trying to control but Crockett is working from the bottom.
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crockett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Crockett's legs - danger averted.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crockett is trying to keep Martin in close.
Crockett is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Martin dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin cracks Crockett with a big elbow.
Martin scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crockett is trying to control Martin 's posture but Martin avoids it.
Crockett tries to improve position but can't.
Crockett stops Martin from passing to mount.
Martin scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin wants to control but Crockett is keeping him busy.
Martin landing a few strikes.
Crockett is looking to regain half guard here but Martin keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crockett struggling a bit here.
Crockett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Crockett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crockett actively working from the bottom here.
Crockett has his hands clasped together around Martin 's back. He's all about the action.
Crockett trying to hold on to Martin 's head to control him but Martin postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crockett is looking to improve his position.
Crockett looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Martin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crockett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crockett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Martin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martin wants to control from the top but Crockett keeps moving.
Martin won't allow Crockett to get back to his feet.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crockett is keeping the position for now.
Crockett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Martin taking a breather here.
Martin cracks Crockett with a big right hand but Crockett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crockett sneaks back into half guard.
Crockett is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
Martin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crockett looking for submissions off his back.
Martin wants to take a breather but Crockett is having none of it.
Martin working over Crockett with some ground and pound. Crockett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crockett won't allow Martin to pass to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crockett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Martin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Martin !
Martin landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crockett wants to control but Martin postures up.
Martin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Crockett taking a bit of punishment here - Martin scoring with strikes.
Crockett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martin 's best efforts.
Crockett wants to get back to his feet.
Crockett is in trouble now - Martin has advanced to mount!
Martin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Crockett can't escape the position.
Martin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martin with the ground and pound from mount.
Crockett is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Crockett is rocked!
Martin lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Crockett! Martin sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Crockett and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dean Martin !
A very excited looking Dean Martin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Belford Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Big Balls by AC/DC. Ufcowski jr has chosen Slipknot - Duality as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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166 lbs
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Belford Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense.
Ufcowski jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ufcowski jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott blocks a leg kick.
Ufcowski jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ufcowski jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ufcowski jr cracks Scott with a solid left hand.
Scott controls Ufcowski jr momentarily but Ufcowski jr frees himself.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ufcowski jr stops Scott from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ufcowski jr drops back looking for a leg! Scott is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scott manages to kick Ufcowski jr off! Ufcowski jr jumps back into Scott's guard.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ufcowski jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ufcowski jr chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott wants to stand but Ufcowski jr is controlling the position.
Scott wants to improve his position but instead Ufcowski jr has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Ufcowski jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ufcowski jr winds up and cracks Scott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a kimura here.
Ufcowski jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Scott is looking to escape.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
Scott tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr slips a nice elbow through Scott's hands, connecting with Scott's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ufcowski jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ufcowski jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott manages to get to full guard.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott is pulling down on Ufcowski jr's head to control his posture.
Ufcowski jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Ufcowski jr controlling from the top position.
Ufcowski jr won't allow Scott to get back to his feet.
Ufcowski jr landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr with a nice head shot there.
Scott has momentary wrist control but Ufcowski jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Scott is rocked!
Ufcowski jr advances to half guard.
Oh Scott is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ufcowski jr lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Scott! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ufcowski jr jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pawel Ufcowski jr!
After winning the bout, Pawel Ufcowski jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mayuri Tatsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryfus Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Norther - Released. Kelly has chosen Spaceboy as his entrance music. Ryfus Kelly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mayuri Tatsuki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryfus Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Ryfus Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Tatsuki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelly doesn't seem phased though.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatsuki.
Tatsuki lands a body shot.
Kelly checks a leg kick nicely.
Kelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tatsuki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tatsuki throws a low kick but Kelly moves out of range easily.
Kelly lands with a nice body kick.
Tatsuki tries to bum rush Kelly with a series of wild strikes but Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kelly - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatsuki misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tatsuki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kelly scores with the left hand. Tatsuki knows he should have avoided that one.
Tatsuki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kelly is able to avoid easily.
Kelly misses with a hook.
Kelly throws a leg kick but Tatsuki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Tatsuki.
Good leg kick by Kelly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tatsuki avoids a kick to the body.
Kelly throws a low kick but Tatsuki moves out of range easily.
Kelly throws a leg kick but Tatsuki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kelly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kelly showed some decent athleticism there.
Tatsuki tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is trying to control. Tatsuki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kelly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tatsuki gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatsuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kelly defends it easily.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Tatsuki keeps moving.
Tatsuki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kelly looking to sit in guard and control but Tatsuki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tatsuki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kelly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tatsuki wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Kelly wants to sweep here but Tatsuki controlling him for the moment.
Tatsuki chips away with some ground and pound.
Kelly 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.
Tatsuki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kelly's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kelly is on top in guard.
Tatsuki keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Tatsuki controls Kelly momentarily but Kelly frees himself.
Tatsuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatsuki has an active guard here but Kelly has managed to pass into half guard.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tatsuki wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryfus Kelly will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tatsuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tatsuki somewhat.
Tatsuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatsuki.
Kelly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tatsuki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kelly.
Tatsuki throws a leg kick but Kelly moved away.
Ryfus Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tatsuki.
Kelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Tatsuki shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tatsuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly misses with a low kick as Tatsuki jumps back.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kelly but Kelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mayuri Tatsuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatsuki keeps working.
Tatsuki sneaks back into half guard.
Kelly trying to control the action but Tatsuki is working from the bottom.
Tatsuki gets back to full guard.
Tatsuki has his foot on Kelly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelly works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kelly rolls with it to try and escape but Tatsuki cranks on the arm and Kelly is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mayuri Tatsuki!
Mayuri Tatsuki retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Mayuri Tatsuki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Corleone !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Corleone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corleone closes the distance and clinches.
Grundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corleone 's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Corleone .
It looks like Benjamin Grundy has been cut.
Corleone throws an elbow that misses.
Grundy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grundy takes an elbow to the temple.
Grundy lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grundy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Grundy avoids a wild elbow strike from Corleone .
Grundy avoids the elbow strike from Corleone , against the cage.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grundy avoids it.
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grundy is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corleone looking to throw knees to the head but Grundy is blocking nicely.
Corleone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grundy.
Corleone lands a good knee to the midsection. Grundy won't want to take too many of those.
Corleone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grundy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grundy avoids a wild elbow strike from Corleone .
Corleone tries to land knees in the clinch but Grundy avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corleone as Grundy tries to tie him up.
Corleone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grundy throws an elbow that misses.
Corleone tries to land knees in the clinch but Grundy avoids the damage to the body.
Grundy tries to stall but Corleone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy pushes Corleone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grundy is defending well for now.
Grundy avoiding damage as Corleone throws knees to the body.
Corleone avoids the elbow strike from Grundy, against the cage.
Grundy is pushing Corleone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Grundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grundy stalling against the cage.
Grundy takes an elbow to the temple.
Corleone misses with an elbow strike.
Grundy avoids a wild elbow strike from Corleone .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grundy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone lands an elbow inside that Grundy shrugs off.
Corleone tries a knee to the head but Grundy blocks it.
Grundy misses with some punches.
Grundy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Corleone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grundy blocks it with crossed arms.
Corleone misses with some punches.
Corleone prevents a body shot from Grundy.
Nice elbow from Grundy.
Corleone misses with an elbow over the top.
Corleone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grundy.
Corleone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Corleone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grundy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy taking a breather.
Corleone tries a knee to the head but Grundy blocks it.
Grundy missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grundy blocks an elbow strike.
Corleone lands an elbow just above Grundy 's eye.
Corleone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grundy is trying to maintain a safe position but Corleone gets an underhook and turns Grundy into the cage.
Corleone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Corleone has him pressed against the cage.
Grundy throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corleone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Grundy.
Grundy is trying to maintain a safe position but Corleone gets an underhook and turns Grundy into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Corleone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Grundy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Corleone looks for the body kick but Grundy saw that one coming.
Corleone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grundy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Grundy.
Grundy with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grundy misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Grundy.
Grundy throws out a leg kick but Corleone moves out of range and Grundy only half commits.
Michael Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grundy connects with a single shot there.
Corleone has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Corleone misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Grundy blocks the low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Corleone . Grundy shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grundy takes a swing at Corleone 's ribcage but misses.
Grundy throws a low kick, looking for Corleone 's leg but Corleone calmly moves out of range.
Grundy throws a body punch but Corleone moves out of range.
Grundy jabs Corleone right on the nose. Corleone blinks but takes it well.
Corleone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grundy is looking to score with low kicks.
Corleone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grundy's calf.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grundy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Corleone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corleone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grundy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Corleone takes the fight into the clinch.
Corleone landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy throws a head punch that misses.
Grundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
Grundy pushes off an throws an elbow but Corleone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grundy blocks an elbow strike from Corleone .
Grundy tries a body shot but Corleone blocks it.
Grundy lands an elbow that stopped Corleone in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Corleone .
Corleone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grundy blocks it with crossed arms.
Corleone blocks a body shot from Grundy.
Corleone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grundy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corleone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grundy stalling in the clinch but Corleone improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy throws a head punch that misses.
Corleone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grundy has a couple of punches blocked by Corleone .
Grundy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corleone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corleone avoiding damage as Grundy throws knees to the body.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grundy avoids it.
Grundy misses with a body punch.
Grundy has a couple of punches blocked by Corleone .
Corleone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grundy avoiding damage.
Grundy lands an elbow inside that Corleone shrugs off.
It looks like Michael Corleone has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Corleone connects with a knee to the head.
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
Grundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Corleone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grundy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Michael Corleone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grundy tries to throw a body punch but Corleone avoids it by throwing Grundy back against the cage.
Grundy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corleone lands an elbow inside that Grundy shrugs off.
That has opened up Benjamin Grundy's cut even more.
Grundy trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grundy blocks an elbow strike from Corleone .
Grundy dodges an elbow strike from Corleone .
Grundy blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Grundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grundy, right into the meat.
Grundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corleone thumps Grundy with a low kick.
Corleone throws a low kick but Grundy avoids it.
Benjamin Grundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corleone wants to land a leg kick but Grundy is out of range.
Grundy throws a shot to the body.
Grundy scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grundy throws a leg kick but Corleone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corleone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grundy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corleone throws the kick towards the body but Grundy avoids it.
Corleone tries to clinch but Grundy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone tries to clinch up but Grundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Corleone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Corleone .
Corleone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grundy.
Grundy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corleone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grundy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grundy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corleone scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Grundy blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corleone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grundy.
Grundy moves out of range of the leg kick from Corleone .
Corleone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundy throws a leg kick but Corleone checks it.
Corleone connects with a solid leg kick.
Grundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corleone .
Grundy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corleone doesn't seem bothered though.
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grundy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Grundy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corleone moves out of range of the body kick from Grundy.
Grundy cracks the inside of Corleone 's front leg.
Corleone moves out of range of the body kick from Grundy.
Grundy misses with the body kick
and Corleone counters by moving into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Corleone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grundy's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Corleone throws an elbow but misses.
Grundy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Corleone misses with an elbow strike.
Grundy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grundy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grundy blocks an elbow strike from Corleone .
Grundy trying to stall but Corleone improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws an elbow that misses.
Corleone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grundy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Grundy fails to land.
Grundy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grundy taking a breather.
Corleone misses with an elbow strike.
Grundy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Corleone 's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grundy tries to break free but Corleone pushes him back against the cage.
Corleone throws an elbow that misses.
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Grundy really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grundy thows a body shot but no joy.
Corleone tries to land a leg kick but Grundy saw it coming and moves away.
Grundy jabs Corleone right on the nose. Corleone blinks but takes it well.
Grundy thumps Corleone with a low kick.
Corleone connects with a solid leg kick.
Corleone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grundy connects with a right hand. Corleone shakes it off.
Corleone is rocked!
Grundy throws a shot to the body.
Oh Corleone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grundy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crack! Grundy connects with the perfect overhand right and Corleone falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Grundy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Grundy! Benjamin Grundy retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Benjamin Grundy 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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