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PSE 28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrano Jackson (ranked 4796 p4p, 535 weight class) and Iain Reilly (ranked 6041 p4p, 594 weight class). Reilly has chosen Dubliners - Fields of Athenry as his entrance music. 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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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrano Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Reilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Reilly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly misses the jab.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Reilly misses with a wild combination.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Reilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Reilly counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrano Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Reilly throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Reilly lands a slapping body shot.
Reilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Reilly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyrano Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Reilly.
Jackson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly moves in close and cracks Jackson with a massive right hand! Jackson, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Reilly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Reilly!
Iain Reilly 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Lyttle (ranked 3985 p4p, 325 weight class) and Hans Richter (ranked 3988 p4p, 326 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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147 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamal Lyttle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Richter!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyttle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richter.
Richter misses with a hook.
Richter drives through and clinches with Lyttle against the cage.
Richter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lyttle lands a nice looking body shot.
Lyttle looks to land a left hand but Richter moved out of range nicely.
Lyttle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Richter has time to react.
Hans Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richter connects with a body shot that sends Lyttle's belly button to the back.
Richter drives through and clinches with Lyttle against the cage.
Richter lands a hook that snaps the head of Lyttle backwards.
Richter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Richter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lyttle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richter lands with a nice body punch.
Lyttle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lyttle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Richter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Richter.
Richter with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyttle throws a hook to the side of Richter's head but Richter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lyttle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richter misses with the combination.
Lyttle misses with a two punch combination.
Lyttle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richter was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyttle.
Richter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lyttle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lyttle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Richter has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Richter.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Richter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lyttle's brow.
A knee to the head by Richter.
Lyttle wants to break free but Richter has control.
A head punch on the inside from Lyttle fails to land.
Richter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyttle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lyttle throws a head kick but Richter moves out of range.
Richter moves in looking to clinch but Lyttle pushes him off.
Lyttle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Richter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lyttle.
Richter looks to land a combination but Lyttle avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyttle throws a jab but it's blocked by Richter.
Richter closes the distance and clinches.
Richter breaks the clinch.
Lyttle throws a body shot but no joy.
Richter moves into the clinch.
Richter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Lyttle.
Richter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Lyttle.
Lyttle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lyttle swinging wildly here.
Richter slips a straight right by Lyttle.
Lyttle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lyttle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richter misses with a double jab.
Richter instigates a clinch.
Lyttle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richter is defending well for now.
Richter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyttle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Richter is out of range.
Richter gets a clinch.
Richter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lyttle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lyttle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lyttle just misses with a punch to the body.
Richter tries to clinch but Lyttle is having none of it.
Richter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lyttle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Richter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Richter throws a right and a left that Lyttle avoids nicely.
Richter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lyttle misses the target.
Richter digs a good hook to Lyttle's body.
Lyttle scores with a nice strike.
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lyttle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyttle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Richter eats them both and turns towards Lyttle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lyttle keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lyttle's head.
Lyttle swinging wildly here.
Lyttle takes a swing at Richter's ribcage but misses.
Lyttle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richter circles away quickly and effectively.
As Lyttle backs off Richter throws a huge counter combo but Lyttle manages to avoid it all.
Lyttle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been informed that Richter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lyttle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richter was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyttle.
Lyttle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richter.
It seemed like Richter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Richter doesn't manage to clinch there - Lyttle circles away.
Richter has managed to clinch.
Lyttle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richter misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Lyttle. Those never looked like landing.
Richter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lyttle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Richter throws out a counter right but Lyttle avoids it with no problem.
Lyttle swats away the attempt to clinch by Richter.
A little feinted left hand from Lyttle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Richter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Richter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Richter staying out of range there.
Lyttle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lyttle momentarily.
Richter cracks Lyttle with an open hand slap.
Lyttle throws an overhand right that lands on Richter's shoulder, as Richter tries to avoid the shot.
Lyttle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Richter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lyttle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lyttle throws a leg kick but Richter moved away.
Richter blocks a head kick by Lyttle.
Lyttle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richter.
Richter slips a straight right by Lyttle.
A punch lands to the side of Lyttle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Richter does no damage.
Richter defending well as Lyttle loads up on a big left hand.
Richter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lyttle.
Lyttle is looking to score with low kicks.
Lyttle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lyttle swings for the body but Richter moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch but Lyttle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Richter finds it's target.
Richter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richter prevents a body shot from Lyttle.
Richter lands a shoulder strike.
Richter manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Lyttle misses its intended target.
Richter lands with a hook. Lyttle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Richter misses with a few strikes there.
Lyttle tries to bum rush Richter with a series of wild strikes but Richter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lyttle throws a low kick but Richter avoids it.
Richter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Richter is looking to slow Lyttle down with leg kicks.
Richter rushes Lyttle and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyttle wants to get back to striking at distance but Richter won't allow it.
Richter gets through Lyttle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hans Richter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lyttle is trying to break the clinch but Richter has him pressed against the cage.
Lyttle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richter tries to clinch there but Lyttle circles away.
Lyttle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Richter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Richter is looking to clinch.
Richter lands a really nice looking cross but Lyttle seems unphased.
Richter lunges at Lyttle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lyttle's hand.
Lyttle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richter misses with a few strikes there.
Lyttle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lyttle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hans Richter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Richter.
Lyttle throws a lazy right hand but Richter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lyttle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Richter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Richter moves into the clinch.
Richter stalls.
Richter misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richter pushes Lyttle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lyttle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lyttle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richter.
Lyttle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lyttle looks to throw the jab but Richter is out of range.
Lyttle misses with a looping left.
Lyttle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Richter clinches.
Richter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richter.
Lyttle misses with a punch to the body.
Lyttle is trying to push Richter away but Richter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Richter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lyttles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Richter lands a lovely overhand right.
Lyttle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richter doesn't manage to clinch there - Lyttle circles away.
Lyttle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richter.
Richter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lyttle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lyttle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richter.
Richter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lyttle is rocked!
Good shot there by Richter.
Oh Lyttle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking cross lands there for Richter.
Richter tries to clinch up but Lyttle circles away and keeps his distance.
Lyttle lands a nice hook to Richter's body. Richter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Richter moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Richter. Beautiful body shot.
Lyttle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Richter throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Lyttle's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Richter dives in looking to finish as Lyttle flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Richter's strikes! Richter is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Lyttle's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Lyttle was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Richter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Jones (ranked 3041 p4p, 393 weight class) and Deviante Russell (ranked 2768 p4p, 373 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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206 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimbo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deviante Russell!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Russell dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones tries a low kick but Russell avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Russell doesn't seem phased though.
Russell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell takes one to the chin there.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Russell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Russell counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jimbo Jones has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Russell moves away and avoids it.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russell.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones motions for Russell to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Russell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Russell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Russell waves Jones back to his feet!
Jones is rocked!
Jones tries to get into range but Russell steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jones! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Russell scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deviante Russell!
Deviante Russell 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 David Cain (ranked 2685 p4p, 366 weight class) and Robert McKenna (ranked 2913 p4p, 382 weight class). McKenna has chosen Freedom as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna moves in looking to clinch but Cain pushes him off.
Cain misses with the body kick
and McKenna counters with a series of strikes. Cain will be more careful next time no doubt.
McKenna moves out of range as Cain strikes.
Cain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Robert McKenna has been cut.
McKenna has managed to clinch.
McKenna gets through Cain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McKenna avoiding damage.
McKenna breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Cain finds it's target.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cain wants to get back to his feet but McKenna is dominant here and he's now got Cain's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain covering up well under a series of strikes from McKenna.
Cain is having to fend off submission attempts from McKenna, who is looking to sink in the choke. McKenna doesn't have the hooks in though and Cain manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna is pulling down on Cain's head to control his posture.
Cain prevents McKenna from getting back to his feet.
Our spies down at at Big Bear Fight Factory inform us that McKenna has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McKenna is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cain wanted to stand there but McKenna had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cain won't allow McKenna to get back to his feet.
Cain is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fisticuffs that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
McKenna looking for a sweep. Not yet McKenna, not yet.
Cain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McKenna wants to stand and escape but Cain is having none of it.
McKenna wants to hit a switch here but Cain passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McKenna there!
McKenna squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna is desperately trying to improve his position but Cain has a good base and remains in mount.
McKenna tries to lock up and control but Cain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McKenna regains half guard.
Cain tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McKenna is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but Cain shows good takedown defense.
Cain thows a leg kick but McKenna checks it
and McKenna counters with a single leg into guard. Cain didn't expect that.
McKenna stays in close to Cain's body and controls the position.
McKenna trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cain is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert McKenna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert McKenna's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McKenna slips a jab from Cain.
Cain slaps away a takedown attempt from McKenna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McKenna has Cain up against the cage in a clinch.
McKenna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKenna has Cain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McKenna digs a right hand into Cain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cain's gas tank.
McKenna misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna misses with a body punch.
McKenna breaks from the clinch.
Cain throws a hook but McKenna avoids it easily.
Cain leaves McKenna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
David Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert McKenna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna defending well as Cain loads up on a big left hand.
McKenna tries to clinch there but Cain circles away.
McKenna closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab.
McKenna throws a head kick that misses.
Cain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
David Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain throws a head kick but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna moves out of range as Cain strikes.
McKenna rushes Cain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKenna manages to break the clinch.
Cain throws a hook but McKenna blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKenna.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna blocks the body kick.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cain as he avoids it easily.
McKenna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McKenna tries to clinch up but Cain circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Cain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cain throws a right hand that misses
and McKenna decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cain's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenna trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McKenna stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McKenna gets a clinch.
Cain blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna breaks the clinch.
Cain misses with a few strikes there.
Cain lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKenna's sensitive parts.
Cain throws a combination that misses
and McKenna counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McKenna controlling the action here.
McKenna wants to free his trapped foot but Cain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McKenna trying to control from half guard but Cain is working away.
McKenna is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain won't allow McKenna to pass to mount.
McKenna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cain's head.
Well, if McKenna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McKenna works his way into full mount!
McKenna tries to control but Cain wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert McKenna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Robert McKenna's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McKenna clinches up with Cain and pushes him back against the cage.
McKenna misses with a punch to the body.
McKenna misses with a punch to the body.
McKenna breaks from the clinch.
McKenna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cain throws a front kick aimed at McKenna's knee but McKenna avoids it well.
Cain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by McKenna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McKenna's head backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKenna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain throws a leg kick which misses McKenna's front leg but catches the back leg as McKenna tries to avoid it.
Cain throws a chopping leg kick but McKenna manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McKenna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McKenna is looking to clinch but Cain is avoiding it.
Cain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McKenna clinches up against the cage.
Cain takes a shot to the head.
McKenna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKenna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cain.
McKenna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cain after a bit of a struggle.
McKenna breaks from the clinch.
David Cain is winning the standup battle so far.
Cain misses with a leg kick.
McKenna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cain.
It seemed like McKenna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robert McKenna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but Cain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKenna fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cain, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenna.
McKenna tries to work over Cain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKenna looking to stall.
McKenna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKenna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cain tries to avoid it but McKenna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cain to the ground. Cain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
David Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert McKenna.
Cain throws a hook to the side of McKenna's head but McKenna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenna tries to clinch up but Cain circles away and keeps his distance.
McKenna tries to clinch but Cain is having none of it.
David Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cain thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna dives in and grabs Cain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cain pushes down on McKenna's head and hops out.
McKenna tries to clinch but Cain is having none of it.
Cain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKenna counters with a single leg into guard. Cain didn't expect that.
McKenna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cain is keeping the position for now.
Cain wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McKenna manages to pass to side control.
McKenna trying to control the action but Cain is working from the bottom.
McKenna is looking to advance position but Cain won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McKenna wants to work for an arm triangle but Cain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McKenna throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McKenna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McKenna thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robert McKenna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cain is not content to let McKenna control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert McKenna.
I've got McKenna winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert McKenna!
An out of breath and clearly excited Robert McKenna thanked Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Minerva (ranked 2520 p4p, 286 weight class) and John Dio (ranked 2671 p4p, 293 weight class). Minerva comes into the arena with My Pal blaring out of the sound system. 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Minerva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dio!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minerva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dio as he jumps to the side.
Dio misses with a wild combination.
Dio throws a body punch but Minerva moves out of range.
Scott Minerva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio cracks Minerva with an open hand slap.
Minerva scoring well with a low kick there.
Minerva moves out of range as Dio strikes.
A big right from Minerva misses.
Dio throws a counter combo.
Dio keeps the fight on the outside.
Minerva throws a big shot that misses.
Dio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Minerva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Minerva stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.
Dio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Minerva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio keeping moving, preventing Minerva from controlling successfully.
Minerva lands a couple of digs.
Minerva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Minerva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Minerva pushes down on Dio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minerva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Minerva trying to mount his opponent but Dio defends it.
Dio is trying is best to control the position here.
Minerva stalling away here and it's allowed Dio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio keeping full guard, as Minerva tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minerva distracts Dio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Minerva trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom.
Minerva is stalling in the full guard.
Dio looking to control.
Minerva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Minerva won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Minerva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minerva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dio keeping full guard, as Minerva tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio keeping moving, preventing Minerva from controlling successfully.
Minerva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minerva forces his way into half guard.
Minerva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Minerva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Minerva.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Minerva connects with a nice short shot to Dio's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Minerva is looking to take a break and control but Dio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minerva not doing much here.
Minerva looks to land a strike but Dio avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dio trying to keep a closed guard but Minerva is proving a slippery customer.
Minerva trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom.
Minerva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minerva connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio wants to stand but Minerva is controlling the position.
Minerva postures up.
Dio wants to stand and escape but Minerva is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Minerva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Minerva lands a nice shot that snaps Dio's head back.
Minerva drives through and clinches with Dio against the cage.
Minerva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minerva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dio can do to turn this around?
Minerva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minerva tries a body shot but Dio blocks it.
Minerva throws a head punch that misses.
Minerva working aggressively here.
Dio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minerva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Minerva lands with a light punch inside.
Dio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minerva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Minerva has a couple of punches blocked by Dio.
Dio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Minerva.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dio manages to break the clinch.
Minerva looks to land a left hand but Dio moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Minerva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dio counters with a stiff right hand.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minerva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minerva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minerva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minerva gets a takedown into half guard.
Dio kicks off Minerva and gets to his feet.
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!
Dio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minerva, pushing him back against the cage.
Minerva lands with a left to the head.
Minerva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Minerva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Scott Minerva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Minerva blocks a body shot from Dio.
Dio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minerva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minerva has closed the distance and engaged Dio in a clinch.
Dio tries to score a body lock takedown but Minerva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Minerva swings wildly with an uppercut but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minerva cracks Dio with a nice body shot.
Dio manages to break the clinch.
Minerva has closed the distance and engaged Dio in a clinch.
Dio wants to break free but Minerva has control.
Minerva wants to take the fight to the mat but Dio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dio looking for a takedown.
Dio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minerva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Minerva gets through Dio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minerva wants to take the fight to the mat but Dio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minerva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dio breaks from the clinch.
Minerva just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio checks a leg kick nicely.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minerva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minerva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Minerva stuns Dio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dio keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Minerva.
Dio tries to keep at a distance but Minerva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minerva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minerva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like John Dio has been cut.
Minerva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dio backwards.
Dio is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Minerva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dio is still on wobbly legs! Can Minerva finish him?
Dio is trying to drag Minerva to the mat but Minerva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dio is breathing heavily.
Minerva misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minerva working aggressively here.
Minerva misses with a punch on the inside.
Dio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dio blocking some punches.
Minerva misses with some punches.
Minerva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dio uses from the top position.
Minerva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Minerva keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Dio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Minerva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dio has managed to get both his arms back between Minerva's legs - danger averted.
Dio landing with the ground and pound.
Minerva 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! Dio rolls with it to try and escape but Minerva cranks on the arm and Dio is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Minerva!
Our winner, Scott Minerva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Smith (ranked 1369 p4p, 179 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 3583 p4p, 344 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lonely Train by Black Stone Cherry. Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Nielsen is now in Smith's guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nielsen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Nielsen throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nielsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith moves into full guard.
Nielsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nielsen has passed into half guard!
Nielsen lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Nielsen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nielsen drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Nielsen in his half guard.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nielsen controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Nielsen defends easily.
Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Nielsen content to stall in guard here.
Smith is trying to hold Nielsen in close to prevent damage but Nielsen has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nielsen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Nielsen being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Nielsen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nielsen is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Kristian Nielsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Kristian Nielsen'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.
Smith misses the jab.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nielsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nielsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith digs a good body shot into Nielsen's ribs.
Nielsen misses with a straight right.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Nielsen's ribcage. Nielsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Nielsen.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Nielsen.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nielsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Nielsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nielsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nielsen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Nielsen throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Nielsen slips the punch.
Nielsen misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Nielsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Sven Kristian Nielsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen lands an elbow.
Nielsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nielsen's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Nielsen has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Smith manages to get his head free but now Nielsen has transitioned to an armbar! Smith grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Nielsen! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Our winner, Sven Kristian Nielsen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Aaron Smith had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy RoboTessin (ranked 2783 p4p, 309 weight class) and Arlo Rochester (ranked 1942 p4p, 224 weight class). Rochester has chosen Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Arlo Rochester was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy RoboTessin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arlo Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rochester fails in his attempt to clinch.
RoboTessin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
RoboTessin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rochester can't do much from the bottom here.
RoboTessin is trying to get an arm triangle but Rochester is defending well.
RoboTessin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rochester told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RoboTessin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RoboTessin is putting a hurting on Rochester here, landing some big shots from side control.
RoboTessin landing strikes.
RoboTessin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
RoboTessin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rochester has escaped the position, nice work there.
RoboTessin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rochester is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RoboTessin swings around for an armbar but Rochester sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into RoboTessin's guard.
RoboTessin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rochester defends well.
RoboTessin is trying to control the position but Rochester postures up.
Rochester trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rochester has picked RoboTessin up and slammed him! RoboTessin can't keep hold of the triangle and Rochester manages to pass to side control!
RoboTessin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
RoboTessin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
RoboTessin can't do much from the bottom here.
Rochester trying to control the position but RoboTessin is working away.
RoboTessin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rochester presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
RoboTessin wants to hold on but Rochester pushes him away.
RoboTessin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin tries to control the position but Rochester now has his back.
Rochester struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RoboTessin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy RoboTessin right now.
RoboTessin just trying to survive but Rochester is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rochester keeps control of the position as RoboTessin tries to break free.
Rochester throwing sloppy strikes.
Rochester missing with strikes.
Rochester wants to control but RoboTessin is keeping busy.
RoboTessin trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rochester trying to control.
Rochester has the hooks in. RoboTessin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rochester misses with an elbow to the head.
RoboTessin wants to control his opponent's hands but Rochester gets his hands free.
Rochester lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns RoboTessin.
Rochester not allowing RoboTessin to control his hands.
RoboTessin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
RoboTessin covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Rochester is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arlo Rochester will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
RoboTessin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rochester tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. RoboTessin is in Rochester's guard.
Randy RoboTessin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
RoboTessin works over Rochester with some ground and pound from guard.
RoboTessin throws a strike but Rochester rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
RoboTessin keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully.
RoboTessin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rochester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rochester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
RoboTessin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rochester has picked RoboTessin up and slammed him! RoboTessin can't keep hold of the triangle and Rochester manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Rochester.
RoboTessin tries to improve position but can't.
RoboTessin taking a bit of punishment here - Rochester scoring with strikes.
Rochester working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rochester wants to control but RoboTessin is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
RoboTessin struggling a bit here.
RoboTessin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rochester wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rochester staying calm.
RoboTessin struggling a bit here.
Rochester connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused RoboTessin some visible discomfort.
RoboTessin is looking to regain half guard here but Rochester keeps moving and retains side control.
Rochester landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rochester tries to score with some ground and pound. RoboTessin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rochester working away.
RoboTessin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rochester working away.
RoboTessin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
RoboTessin is trying to improve his position.
Rochester works to advance to full mount. RoboTessin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
RoboTessin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
RoboTessin tries to reverse the position but Rochester maintains control.
RoboTessin tries to lock up and control but Rochester gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rochester scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish RoboTessin?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin tries to hold on but Rochester pushes him away.
Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rochester lands a couple of good shots and RoboTessin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
RoboTessin prevents Rochester from getting a body triangle.
Rochester is not going to allow RoboTessin to sit and survive in this position.
RoboTessin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rochester is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
RoboTessin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
RoboTessin wants to control his opponent's hands but Rochester gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Rochester is landing with strikes. RoboTessin can't take much more of this.
RoboTessin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rochester tightening his grip on RoboTessin, looking for the choke.
Rochester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rochester trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlo Rochester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! RoboTessin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rochester has managed to clinch.
RoboTessin is stalling here.
RoboTessin pulls guard successfully.
RoboTessin keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully.
RoboTessin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
RoboTessin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rochester trying to control the position from guard on top but RoboTessin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RoboTessin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rochester trying to control but RoboTessin is working from the bottom.
RoboTessin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RoboTessin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rochester defends it easily.
RoboTessin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rochester has picked RoboTessin up and slammed him! RoboTessin can't keep hold of the triangle and Rochester manages to pass to side control!
Rochester is looking to take a break and control but RoboTessin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on RoboTessin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rochester trying to control the position but RoboTessin is working away.
Rochester working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rochester tries to score with some ground and pound. RoboTessin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
RoboTessin wants to control but Rochester postures up.
RoboTessin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rochester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but RoboTessin pulls his head out easily.
RoboTessin is pressing down on Rochester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rochester is holding on for now.
Rochester works his way to full guard. Good work.
RoboTessin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Randy RoboTessin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
RoboTessin distracts Rochester with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
RoboTessin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
RoboTessin stands up over Rochester, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
RoboTessin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
RoboTessin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rochester's head.
RoboTessin trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom.
RoboTessin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rochester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
RoboTessin connects with a couple of short punches.
RoboTessin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RoboTessin lands a couple of digs.
RoboTessin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rochester is rocked!
RoboTessin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RoboTessin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arlo Rochester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rochester is still in real trouble! Can RoboTessin finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin works over Rochester with some ground and pound from guard.
RoboTessin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rochester covers up, he's hurt! RoboTessin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from RoboTessin and the ref steps in to end the fight! RoboTessin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy RoboTessin!
A victorious Randy RoboTessin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jock Strap (ranked 869 p4p, 104 weight class) and Tony Costa (ranked 1530 p4p, 181 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jock Strap!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Costa!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strap throws a poor cross that misses
and Costa counters with a one-two to the body.
We've been told by Strap's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Costa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Strap swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Strap moves away from the strike by Costa.
As Costa looks to move away, Strap throws a big counter combo but Costa just gets out of the way.
Strap swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Strap.
Costa slips under a jab.
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Strap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strap looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Strap fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Costa on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strap misses the shot to the body.
Strap clobbers Costa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Strap ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap misses the shot to the body.
Strap takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Costa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Strap.
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Strap throws the left hand but Costa avoids the punch easily.
Strap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Strap changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Costa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Costa misses with a right hand
and Strap counters with a nice uppercut.
Strap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strap feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Costas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strap misses with a right hand
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strap moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Strap looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Strap throws a jab when Costa was well out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strap struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Strap misses with a left hand
and Strap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Costa throws a sloppy body shot
and Strap counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Strap can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costa.
Costa working aggressively here.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costa has a couple of punches blocked by Strap.
Costa misses with a body punch.
Costa tries to score a body lock takedown but Strap shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Strap on the inside.
Strap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Strap on the inside.
A body shot lands from Strap.
Strap lands a right hand.
Strap struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strap.
A short left from Strap.
A shot in the inside from Strap.
Strap throws a head punch that misses.
Strap tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strap working aggressively here.
Costa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Strap seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Costa can turn it around.
Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strap tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strap misses with some punches.
Costa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jock Strap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Costa.
Strap working aggressively here.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Strap won't allow it.
Strap lands a hook that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa blocking some punches.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strap's elbow.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Strap controls the action.
Strap throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costas head.
Costa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Costa.
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strap dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strap with a jab.
Strap avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa throws a wild hook but Strap just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Costa gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Strap raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jock Strap!
Jock Strap retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jock Strap waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Dick (ranked 1770 p4p, 215 weight class) and Austin Smith (ranked 1085 p4p, 132 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Dick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Dick throws a big right hand that misses.
Dick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dick defends well.
Dick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dick.
Dick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Dick pushes his legs off easily.
Dick stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dick content to stall in guard here.
Dick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dick has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dick defends well.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dick lands a couple of digs.
Dick stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Dick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Dick working some strikes from top position.
Dick wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dick defends well.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dick sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith is trying to control the position but Dick postures up.
Dick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith working for a triangle but Dick defends it easily.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dick defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dick stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Dick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith throws a leg kick but Dick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Dick shoots in.
Dick drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Dick defends easily.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dick lands a couple of digs.
Dick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Dick finish him?
Dick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Dick is proving a slippery customer.
Dick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick scoring with some ground and pound.
Dick working some strikes from top position.
Dick connects with a couple of short punches.
Rick Dick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dick cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Dick is proving a slippery customer.
Dick trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Dick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dick postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Smith's head off the mat! Smith is out! He's out! Dick jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rick Dick!
Rick Dick is the new welterweight champion!
In defeat, Austin Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck him and the horse he rode here on'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between PutinYa OnYerKiester (ranked 810 p4p, 124 weight class) and Azizi Camara (ranked 1183 p4p, 183 weight class). OnYerKiester comes to the cage accompanied by Lite em up. Azizi Camara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, PutinYa OnYerKiester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azizi Camara!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OnYerKiester misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Camara has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
OnYerKiester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from OnYerKiester misses.
A big right from OnYerKiester misses.
Camara with the counter takedown but OnYerKiester avoids it easily.
OnYerKiester lands a slapping body shot.
We've been told by OnYerKiester's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Camara closes this distance looking for a takedown but OnYerKiester circles away.
OnYerKiester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.
OnYerKiester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara dives in for a single leg takedown but OnYerKiester sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Camara moves out of range as OnYerKiester strikes.
OnYerKiester misses with a body shot.
OnYerKiester with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OnYerKiester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
PutinYa OnYerKiester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OnYerKiester defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camara.
PutinYa OnYerKiester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azizi Camara.
Camara tries to move into range but OnYerKiester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Camara misses with a takedown attempt - OnYerKiester sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Camara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camara avoids the body shot from OnYerKiester.
Camara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Camara shoots in and drives through. OnYerKiester sprawls well.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OnYerKiester.
Camara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
OnYerKiester tries to improve position but can't.
Camara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Camara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
OnYerKiester is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
OnYerKiester is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
OnYerKiester controlling the position for now.
OnYerKiester continues to stall.
OnYerKiester tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Camara wants to work for an arm triangle but OnYerKiester is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester is trying is best to control the position here.
Camara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
OnYerKiester is trying is best to control the position here.
OnYerKiester tries to kick Camara off but Camara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Camara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
OnYerKiester wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Camara is looking for a kimura but OnYerKiester is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camara to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. OnYerKiester manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
OnYerKiester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OnYerKiester controlling the position.
Camara trying to control but OnYerKiester is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OnYerKiester pulls Camara in close to prevent any damage.
OnYerKiester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara drops back looking for a leg! OnYerKiester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OnYerKiester manages to kick Camara off! Camara jumps back into OnYerKiester's guard.
Camara is fighting to break OnYerKiester's control of his arms but OnYerKiester is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camara throwing strikes from guard but OnYerKiester blocks nicely.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from OnYerKiester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PutinYa OnYerKiester dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Camara throws a one two combo.
OnYerKiester lands with a straight right. Camara didn't see that one coming.
OnYerKiester lands a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Camara or perhaps it was just good defense by OnYerKiester, which made it look bad.
OnYerKiester is looking to wear down Camara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Camara fails to land the takedown.
OnYerKiester stuffs the takedown attempt from Camara. Camara gets slowly back to his feet.
OnYerKiester appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
PutinYa OnYerKiester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azizi Camara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara avoids the body shot from OnYerKiester.
Camara gets a takedown into half guard.
OnYerKiester is refusing to be controlled, as Camara sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OnYerKiester is looking to escape.
OnYerKiester keeping hold of Camara's head, controlling as best he can.
OnYerKiester wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Camara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara is working for a kimura but OnYerKiester is defending it quite comfortably.
OnYerKiester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camara on the ground.
Camara trying to control from half guard but OnYerKiester is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OnYerKiester holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OnYerKiester is positioning himself well to prevent Camara advancing to mount.
Camara is looking for a kimura but OnYerKiester is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camara to get the leverage.
Camara trying to control the pace.
Camara wants to work for an arm triangle but OnYerKiester is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
OnYerKiester is trying to stand back up but Camara is controlling him
OnYerKiester trying to control here.
Camara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OnYerKiester doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Camara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camara prevents OnYerKiester from improving his position.
OnYerKiester is holding on to half guard well.
Camara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OnYerKiester blocking the ground and pound attempt from Camara.
OnYerKiester is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OnYerKiester gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara trying to control but OnYerKiester is working from the bottom.
Camara is fighting to break OnYerKiester's control of his arms but OnYerKiester is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Azizi Camara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Camara trying to control but OnYerKiester is working from the bottom.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camara can do to turn this around?
Camara throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OnYerKiester wants to sweep but no luck.
OnYerKiester is controlling Camara's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azizi Camara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
OnYerKiester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara blocks a jab.
OnYerKiester stuffs the takedown attempt from Camara. Camara gets slowly back to his feet.
OnYerKiester is looking to counter punch.
Camara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OnYerKiester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camara on the side of the head.
Camara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OnYerKiester tries to avoid it but Camara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OnYerKiester to the ground. OnYerKiester escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
PutinYa OnYerKiester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azizi Camara.
OnYerKiester lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OnYerKiester swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Camara feints the counter takedown.
OnYerKiester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
OnYerKiester lands with a nice body punch.
OnYerKiester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from OnYerKiester.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OnYerKiester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from OnYerKiester.
Camara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
OnYerKiester misses with a body shot.
OnYerKiester scores with a jab.
Camara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
OnYerKiester manages to get to full guard.
Camara stops OnYerKiester from standing up.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OnYerKiester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OnYerKiester is controlling Camara's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting OnYerKiester here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
OnYerKiester controlling the position.
Camara preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara is fighting to break OnYerKiester's control of his arms but OnYerKiester is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camara throwing strikes from guard but OnYerKiester blocks nicely.
OnYerKiester pulls Camara in close to his closed guard and prevents Camara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but OnYerKiester is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester 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.
OnYerKiester controlling Camara's posture.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camara shoots in and gets a takedown into OnYerKiester's guard.
Camara drops back looking for a leg! OnYerKiester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OnYerKiester manages to kick Camara off! Camara jumps back into OnYerKiester's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Camara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Camara wants to control from the top but OnYerKiester keeps moving.
OnYerKiester trying to control the position here.
Camara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Camara prevents OnYerKiester from getting back to his feet.
Camara throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OnYerKiester is pulling down on Camara's head to control his posture.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from OnYerKiester.
And that's the end of the fight!
PutinYa OnYerKiester showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OnYerKiester has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PutinYa OnYerKiester!
After the big win, PutinYa OnYerKiester made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Azizi Camara had this to say: 'Just a mistake in my road to greatness'.
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