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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Firenzi (ranked 7281 p4p, 253 weight class) and Fri Day (ranked 4670 p4p, 208 weight class). Raphael Firenzi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fri Day's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphael Firenzi!
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, Fri Day!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Firenzi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Day paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Day throws out a counter right but Firenzi avoids it with no problem.
Day looks to land a left hand but Firenzi moved out of range nicely.
Firenzi misses with a looping left.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Firenzi misses with a few strikes there.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Firenzi moves to clinch but Day breaks away
and Firenzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day misses with a straight right.
Firenzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Firenzi is predictable there
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Firenzi is rocked!
Day has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Firenzi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Firenzi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Day back to the cage. Firenzi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oh Firenzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Firenzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Day counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firenzi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Firenzi misses with a hook
and Day scores with a counter punch that sends Firenzi to the canvas! Day smells blood - he's punishing Firenzi with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Firenzi has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fri Day!
Raphael Firenzi spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Be Back!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kal Valen (ranked 4467 p4p, 410 weight class) and Chetachi Akenzua (ranked 7736 p4p, 533 weight class). Kal Valen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kal Valen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chetachi Akenzua!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akenzua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valen.
Akenzua tries a head kick but it misses.
Akenzua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akenzua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akenzua slips a jab and a cross from Valen.
Valen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valen tries to close the distance and clinch but Akenzua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akenzua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valen throws a hook but Akenzua avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valen with a jab.
Valen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valen takes the fight into the clinch.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Akenzua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akenzua stalling in the clinch but Valen improves position.
Akenzua is trying to push Valen away but Valen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akenzua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
Akenzua blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akenzua.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akenzua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akenzua.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Akenzua.
Akenzua lands a body punch.
Akenzua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valen tries to work over Akenzua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
A short left from Valen.
Akenzua takes a shot to the head.
Akenzua wants to stall.
Akenzua blocking some punches.
Akenzua scores with a shot to the side of Valen's head.
Akenzua breaks from the clinch.
Akenzua throws a leg kick which misses Valen's front leg but catches the back leg as Valen tries to avoid it.
Kal Valen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valen swings for the body but Akenzua moves out of range.
Valen pushes Akenzua up against the cage in a clinch.
Valen keeps control of Akenzua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Akenzua.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Akenzua.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akenzua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Valen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akenzua backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valen has a couple of punches blocked by Akenzua.
Akenzua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Akenzua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akenzua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kal Valen 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.
Valen takes one on the button.
Akenzua punishes Valen's body with a nice straight punch.
Akenzua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valen misses with a wild combination.
Akenzua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valen looks to land a combination but Akenzua avoids it well.
Akenzua tries to counter with a clinch but Valen shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akenzua displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kal Valen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akenzua dodges the punch combination from Valen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akenzua! But no joy.
Valen stalks Akenzua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Akenzua's face. Akenzua staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Chetachi Akenzua has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akenzua thuds his right hand into Valen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akenzua misses with a body shot.
Valen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valen backing away here, and Akenzua unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akenzua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akenzua scores with a jab. Valen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akenzua looks for the body kick but Valen saw that one coming.
Valen throws a right hand that Akenzua ducks under and follows up with a left that Akenzua also avoids with ease.
Valen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valen doesn't manage to clinch there - Akenzua circles away.
Akenzua slips a jab and a cross from Valen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akenzua, right into the meat.
Akenzua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akenzua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akenzua lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valen misses with a right hand
and Akenzua counters with a left to the body.
Akenzua swats away the attempt to clinch by Valen.
Akenzua jabs at Valen's body.
Valen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Akenzua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valen throws a head punch that misses.
Akenzua blocks a body shot from Valen.
Akenzua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akenzua trying to stall but Valen improves his position.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akenzua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Valen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akenzua lands with a short shot to the head.
Akenzua is trying to push Valen away but Valen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Come on Akenzua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Akenzua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akenzua is trying to break the clinch but Valen has him pressed against the cage.
Kal Valen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Akenzua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Akenzua uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chetachi Akenzua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chetachi Akenzua's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Akenzua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valen wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akenzua! But no joy.
Chetachi Akenzua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Valen!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akenzua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valen wants to clinch up but Akenzua keeps it at a distance.
Akenzua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valen wants to clinch up but Akenzua keeps it at a distance.
Akenzua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valen takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akenzua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Akenzua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valen misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akenzua.
Akenzua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akenzua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valen cracks Akenzua with a nice body shot.
Valen can't find room to land a body shot as Akenzua controls the action.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Akenzua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akenzua lands a shoulder strike.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akenzua prevents a body shot from Valen.
Valen misses with some punches.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Akenzua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Akenzua.
Valen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valen misses with the head strike.
Akenzua is pushing Valen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Akenzua tries a body shot but Valen blocks it.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akenzua lands with a light punch inside.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Valen can't find room to land a body shot as Akenzua controls the action.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valen stops a takedown attempt from Akenzua.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valen struggles to land a body shot inside as Akenzua controls his hands.
Valen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kal Valen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kal Valen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gianni Castellana (ranked 3219 p4p, 355 weight class) and Jacob Kempton (ranked 23477 p4p, 567 weight class). Castellana comes into the arena with Here Comes the Boom blaring out of the sound system. 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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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gianni Castellana!
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, Jacob Kempton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Castellana misses the target.
Kempton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castellana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kempton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kempton looks winded!
Kempton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kempton misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Castellana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castellana.
Kempton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kempton falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab.
Castellana connects with a body shot.
Castellana lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kempton doesn't seem bothered though.
Castellana cracks Kempton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Castellana has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kempton to stand back up!
Kempton is rocked!
Castellana finds Kempton's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kempton flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Castellana lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kempton will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gianni Castellana!
A very excited looking Gianni Castellana made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gentlemen Overlord (ranked 3756 p4p, 460 weight class) and Julio Cruzeiro (ranked 3847 p4p, 468 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cruzeiro's choice of entrance music: Linval Thompson - Jah Jah The Conqueror. Julio Cruzeiro has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gentlemen Overlord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Cruzeiro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overlord scores with a shot to the body.
Cruzeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Overlord throws out the jab.
Cruzeiro thinks about the counter body kick.
Overlord closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Overlord looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Overlord throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruzeiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Overlord throws a leg kick
and Cruzeiro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Overlord's knee momentarily.
Cruzeiro throws a hook but Overlord avoids it easily.
Overlord misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cruzeiro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Overlord! Cruzeiro lets Overlord back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Overlord is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Cruzeiro.
Oh Overlord is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Overlord is breathing heavily.
Overlord misses with a straight left.
Overlord misses with a body punch
and Cruzeiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Overlord takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Overlord seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruzeiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Cruzeiro.
Overlord takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters circling a little - Cruzeiro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cruzeiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruzeiro cracks Overlord with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Overlord looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cruzeiro finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruzeiro slips under a jab.
Cruzeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruzeiro ducks under a wild hook from Overlord.
A countering left hand to the body from Cruzeiro misses.
Overlord walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands a big right hand that sends Overlord crashing to the mat! Cruzeiro stays standing though and waves Overlord back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruzeiro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cruzeiro lands a right hook to the body.
Overlord doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cruzeiro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Overlord rather than just go for the knockout.
Cruzeiro lands a front kick.
Cruzeiro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Overlord sprawling to the canvas! Overlord rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cruzeiro finish him?!
Gentlemen Overlord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Cruzeiro engages and cracks Overlord with a massive lead left hook - Overlord tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Cruzeiro is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julio Cruzeiro!
A relieved looking Julio Cruzeiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor OMalley (ranked 4663 p4p, 480 weight class) and Butch Thighpunch (ranked 2571 p4p, 296 weight class). Butch Thighpunch will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OMalley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Thighpunch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thighpunch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thighpunch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OMalley.
Butch Thighpunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than OMalley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
OMalley tries for a kimura but Thighpunch is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Thighpunch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no OMalley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
OMalley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thighpunch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley is trying to get an arm triangle but Thighpunch is defending well.
OMalley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thighpunch to his feet.
OMalley gets the takedown into side control.
OMalley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thighpunch, who protects the arm well.
OMalley goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thighpunch rolls with the submission and now he's on top in OMalley's guard! Nice work there by Thighpunch!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as OMalley holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thighpunch manages to get himself to full guard.
OMalley is pushing down on Thighpunch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thighpunch is fighting to maintain full guard but OMalley has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley works his way into full mount!
OMalley forces the positional change into back control.
OMalley has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thighpunch has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
OMalley looking for the RNC.
Thighpunch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
OMalley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
OMalley is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thighpunch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thighpunch for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OMalley has good solid back control here.
OMalley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thighpunch is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually OMalley gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Thighpunch is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! OMalley is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conor OMalley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Conor OMalley thanked King Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Soren Bak (ranked 1672 p4p, 168 weight class) and Paavo Masala (ranked 3696 p4p, 321 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Soren Bak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavo Masala!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak throws a body punch but Masala moves out of range.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Masala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Masala thows a huge punch but Bak dodges it nicely.
Bak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Masala.
Masala lands strikes from half guard.
Masala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bak wants to improve his position but Masala is controlling well.
Masala is nestled in close to Bak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Masala working Bak over with strikes.
Bak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masala thows a huge punch but Bak dodges it nicely.
Masala working the head and body with strikes.
Masala winds up and cracks Bak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Masala trying to control the action but Bak is working from the bottom.
Masala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bak's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Masala lands a nice short elbow.
Masala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masala is controlling the pace.
Bak makes his way to full guard, as Masala worked for a kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but Bak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masala lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Masala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Masala is in close to Bak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Masala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bak is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masala controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oh Bak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masala arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bak's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paavo Masala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sildosoves Bagueirau (ranked 2746 p4p, 245 weight class) and Xhaka Laca (ranked 4448 p4p, 351 weight class). Bagueirau comes to the cage accompanied by The Way. The key to victory for Sildosoves Bagueirau has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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159 lbs
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150 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sildosoves Bagueirau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xhaka Laca!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laca changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bagueirau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bagueirau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bagueirau struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagueirau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bagueirau can't do much from the bottom here.
Bagueirau is looking to reverse the position.
Laca working away.
Bagueirau sneaks back into half guard.
Bagueirau manages to get to full guard.
Laca postures up in Bagueirau's guard and throws a big left but Bagueirau blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagueirau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bagueirau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laca manages to get himself to full guard.
Bagueirau postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Laca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bagueirau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laca looking for a guillotine here but Bagueirau defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagueirau trying to control but Laca is working from the bottom.
Bagueirau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bagueirau wants to control from the top but Laca keeps moving.
Laca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bagueirau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laca looking for a sweep. Not yet Laca, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laca can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bagueirau stands and throws Laca's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau 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.
Bagueirau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bagueirau lands a nice forearm strike.
Bagueirau scores with a couple of short elbows.
Laca is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bagueirau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau wants to control but Laca is keeping him busy.
Laca tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Laca is looking for a sweep.
Bagueirau lands an elbow.
Laca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bagueirau tries to score with some ground and pound. Laca controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau cracks Laca with a big elbow.
Bagueirau looks up at the clock and then as Laca takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bagueirau smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bagueirau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bagueirau cracks Laca with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Laca parries the strikes from Bagueirau easily there. Bagueirau is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Laca to escape.
Bagueirau throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Laca is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bagueirau goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laca has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bagueirau but great work by Laca.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bagueirau parries the strikes from Laca easily there. Laca is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bagueirau to escape.
Laca is trying to ground and pound but Bagueirau uses the momentary lack of control by Laca to regain half guard.
Bagueirau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sildosoves Bagueirau dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bagueirau goes for a double leg but Laca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laca continues to drive forward.
Laca looking to score a takedown here. Bagueirau is defending well but Laca drives through and ends up in Bagueirau's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laca's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bagueirau trying to control the position.
Bagueirau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laca.
Laca working some strikes from top position.
Laca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bagueirau has his foot on Laca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laca works his way back into a safe position though.
Laca lands a couple of digs.
Bagueirau has his foot on Laca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laca works his way back into a safe position though.
Laca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bagueirau is looking for a triangle but Laca pushes his legs off easily.
Laca must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laca throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laca connects with a couple of short punches.
Bagueirau looking for a sweep. Not yet Bagueirau, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bagueirau bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laca's guard.
Laca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laca keeping moving, preventing Bagueirau from controlling successfully.
Bagueirau stands and throws Laca's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laca misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Bagueirau has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bagueirau lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Laca down.
Laca tries to bench press Bagueirau off him but Bagueirau keeps the position.
Bagueirau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laca keeps working.
Bagueirau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laca keeps working.
Laca is trying to get back to half guard.
Bagueirau throws a strike aimed at the side of Laca's head but Laca avoids it well.
Laca is trying to improve his position.
Bagueirau is trying to get an arm triangle but Laca is defending well.
Bagueirau in side control, throwing shots but Laca defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laca keeps working.
Laca is trying to get back to half guard.
Laca is not content to let Bagueirau control the position.
Laca is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bagueirau's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Laca trying to control from the bottom.
Bagueirau wants to take a breather but Laca is having none of it.
Laca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bagueirau 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.
Bagueirau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laca is trying to maintain the position but Bagueirau is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laca is looking to improve his position.
Bagueirau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laca keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sildosoves Bagueirau will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Laca gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bagueirau.
Laca darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bagueirau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laca.
Bagueirau is holding on to half guard well.
Laca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Laca wants to work for an arm triangle but Bagueirau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bagueirau wants to control but Laca is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagueirau is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bagueirau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bagueirau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagueirau has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Laca doesn't defend quickly enough and Bagueirau has managed to lock this one up! Can Laca escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bagueirau on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sildosoves Bagueirau!
Sildosoves Bagueirau decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takuya Sakamoto (ranked 1459 p4p, 185 weight class) and Candy Van (ranked 2047 p4p, 243 weight class). Candy Van will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takuya Sakamoto!
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, Candy Van!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakamoto tries for a takedown but Van circles away easily
and Van counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown but Van shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Van as Sakamoto shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takuya Sakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakamoto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Van is looking for a triangle but Sakamoto pushes his legs off easily.
Van escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakamoto defends well.
Van has his feet on Sakamoto's thighs here. He's pushed Sakamoto off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sakamoto screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Candy Van!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Blood (ranked 845 p4p, 125 weight class) and Dimochka Rasputin (ranked 286 p4p, 43 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blood might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Raining Blood - Slayer. Dimochka Rasputin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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229 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dimochka Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rasputin misses the jab.
Blood tries to clinch but Rasputin moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rasputin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rasputin takes a swing at Blood's ribcage but misses.
Rasputin moves into the clinch.
Blood has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rasputin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Blood lands with a hammerfist to the side of Rasputin's head.
Rasputin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Blood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blood working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Rasputin is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Blood has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Rasputin taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Blood!
An out of breath Jack Blood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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