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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bon Adrien De Moncey (ranked 3248 p4p, 78 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 3005 p4p, 68 weight class). Umberto Grena is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bon Adrien De Moncey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Moncey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grena connects with a high kick.
De Moncey avoids the body shot from Grena.
Nice sprawl there from Grena as De Moncey shoots in.
Grena throws a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Moncey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grena avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Moncey has him pressed against the cage.
De Moncey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Moncey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grena gets the takedown into side control.
Grena trying to control the action but De Moncey is working from the bottom.
De Moncey is trying to get back to half guard.
De Moncey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grena's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
De Moncey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grena pulls his head out easily.
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.
De Moncey gets back to full guard.
Grena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grena has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing De Moncey to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Grena is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - De Moncey pulls down on the head and he's put Grena to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
During a confident post fight interview, Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Watkins (ranked 20410 p4p, 144 weight class) and Vinnie Sixx (ranked 6627 p4p, 115 weight class). Watkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is What Happened to That Boi. Sixx has chosen The Fire of Power by WATAIN as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Sixx!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sixx was well out of range. Poor timing from Watkins.
A lazy left from Sixx finds it's target.
Sixx lands with a hook. Watkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Watkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sixx.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sixx is looking for the big counter here.
Sixx uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watkins moves away from the strike by Sixx.
Watkins slips a jab from Sixx.
Watkins looking to score a takedown here. Sixx is defending well but Watkins drives through and ends up in Sixx's guard.
Sixx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sixx has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Watkins doesn't defend quickly enough and Sixx has managed to lock this one up! Can Watkins escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sixx on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vinnie Sixx!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinnie Sixx thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Devin Watkins spoke after the fight, saying 'I gotta get better. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crack Head (ranked 4506 p4p, 97 weight class) and Bruno Beast (ranked 4436 p4p, 93 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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153 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crack Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Beast!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast closes the distance and clinches.
Beast lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beast lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Head.
Beast misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beast lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beast gets through Head's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beast lands a hook to the side of the head.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beast can't find room to land a body shot as Head controls the action.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Beast.
Head throws an elbow that misses.
Beast blocks the elbow strike.
Beast fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beast's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Beast's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Beast scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Head misses with a body punch.
Beast lands a hook that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Beast lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Beast lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Beast struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands.
Beast struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beast.
Beast lands a shoulder strike.
Head is rocked!
Beast throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heads head.
Oh Head is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Beast as the two fighters clinch.
Beast pushes Head back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beast creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Head's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Head drops to his knees and Beast pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Beast!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Mordino (ranked 3712 p4p, 85 weight class) and Oleg Liguy (ranked 3616 p4p, 83 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Mordino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Liguy!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mordino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liguy but Liguy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Liguy lands a jab to the nose.
Liguy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Liguy tries to score with some ground and pound. Mordino controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Liguy lands an elbow.
Liguy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Liguy stands up and beckons Mordino to his feet.
Liguy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liguy wants it to stay on the feet.
Liguy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Liguy showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liguy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mordino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Liguy.
Mordino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liguy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liguy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mordino tries to roll over but Liguy keeps him under control.
Liguy wants to take a breather but Mordino is having none of it.
Liguy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mordino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Liguy.
Mordino wants to improve his position but Liguy is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mordino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mordino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Liguy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Liguy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mordino wants to control but Liguy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mordino wants to get back to his feet.
Liguy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mordino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Liguy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Liguy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liguy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mordino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mordino dives in and grabs Liguy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liguy pushes down on Mordino's head and hops out.
Liguy feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liguy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mordino swivels and escapes.
Liguy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mordino throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mordino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liguy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Liguy goes for a double leg but Mordino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mordino continues to drive forward.
Liguy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mordino to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liguy keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Mordino controlling from the top position.
Mordino trying to control but Liguy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mordino advances to half guard.
Mordino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mordino slows the pace down in half guard.
Mordino is trying to work for a kimura but Liguy is defending well.
Mordino is trying to work for a kimura but Liguy is defending well.
Liguy gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oleg Liguy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mordino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mordino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mordino wants it to stay on the feet.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Liguy shows good takedown defense.
Mordino goes for a double leg but Liguy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Liguy continues to drive forward.
Mordino dives in for a single leg takedown but Liguy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liguy closes the distance and clinches up with Mordino, looking for a takedown. Liguy pushes Mordino against the cage but Mordino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Liguy gets a double leg takedown into Mordino's guard.
Liguy trying to control but Mordino is working from the bottom.
Mordino keeping full guard, as Liguy tries to pass.
Liguy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy postures up.
Liguy tries to stand but Mordino is controlling from the bottom.
Liguy postures up in Mordino's guard and throws a big left but Mordino blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liguy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Liguy cracks Mordino with a solid left hand.
Liguy wants to control from the top but Mordino keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mordino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mordino takes one on the button.
Mordino tries to sprawl but Liguy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mordino manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Liguy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mordino swivels and escapes.
Mordino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liguy is fending him off so far but Mordino persists. Nope, Liguy circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liguy tries for a takedown but Mordino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liguy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Liguy in side control, throwing shots but Mordino defends.
Mordino keeps Liguy under control for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by Liguy.
Mordino is looking to regain half guard here but Liguy keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Liguy crashes against the mat.
Mordino gets back to half guard.
Mordino won't allow Liguy to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mordino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Liguy lands a nice short elbow.
Mordino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Liguy is working away from the top position though.
Liguy throws a strike but Mordino avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mordino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Liguy cracks Mordino with a solid left hand.
Liguy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liguy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mordino leaves Liguy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mordino dives in and grabs Liguy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liguy pushes down on Mordino's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liguy goes for a double leg but Mordino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mordino continues to drive forward.
Liguy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mordino wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Liguy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Liguy tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mordino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Liguy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mordino is trying to get back to half guard.
Liguy is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Liguy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Mordino fails with the takedown.
Liguy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liguy.
Mordino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liguy pinned against the cage. Liguy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liguy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liguy shoots for a double leg takedown but Mordino sprawls well. He's pushed Liguy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mordino walks into a jab.
Liguy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino tries for a takedown but Liguy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Victor Mordino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liguy connects with a single shot there.
Mordino fails to land the takedown.
Mordino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Liguy shows good takedown defense.
Liguy clinches.
Liguy missing with knees to the body.
Mordino tries for a takedown. No joy.
Liguy scores with a hook to the body.
Liguy breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mordino.
Liguy gets the takedown into side control.
Liguy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mordino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Liguy.
Liguy working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Liguy crashes against the mat.
Check out the look on Liguy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Liguy trying to control the position but Mordino is working away.
Liguy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liguy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mordino can't do much from the bottom here.
Liguy working the ground and pound.
Liguy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Liguy working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liguy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mordino some visible discomfort.
Mordino being controlled for a moment.
Liguy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mordino, who protects the arm well.
Mordino prevents Liguy from moving into mount.
Victor Mordino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mordino keeping his opponent close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Liguy misses with the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
An elbow from Liguy crashes against the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mordino shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Liguy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Liguy looking for a sweep. Not yet Liguy, not yet.
Liguy looking to control.
Mordino trying to control but Liguy is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mordino passes Liguy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mordino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Liguy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Liguy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Liguy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Jedrzejczyk (ranked 6102 p4p, 110 weight class) and Ickey Woods (ranked 3747 p4p, 86 weight class). Woods has chosen System of a Down- Chop Suey as his entrance music. Jan Jedrzejczyk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Jedrzejczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ickey Woods!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jedrzejczyk scores with a decent looking hook.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Woods counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jedrzejczyk.
Woods looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jedrzejczyk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woods takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Woods with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jedrzejczyk to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Woods misses.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a double jab
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab.
Jedrzejczyk takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a right hand
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jedrzejczyk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut.
Woods has managed to clinch.
Jedrzejczyk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Jedrzejczyk has him pressed against the cage.
Jan Jedrzejczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods.
Woods tries to pull guard but Jedrzejczyk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jedrzejczyk can't break the clinch.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Jedrzejczyk has him pressed against the cage.
Woods tries to pull guard but Jedrzejczyk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Woods tries to pull guard but Jedrzejczyk won't allow it.
Woods has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jedrzejczyk uses from the top position.
Jedrzejczyk tries to stand but Woods is controlling from the bottom.
Woods is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Woods trying to control the position.
Jedrzejczyk wants to stand but Woods is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jedrzejczyk frees his head nicely. Oh but Woods has switched to an armbar! Jedrzejczyk is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ickey Woods!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ickey Woods made sure he mentioned Knockdown Clothes, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ake Bono (ranked 2371 p4p, 100 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 2184 p4p, 50 weight class). Ake Bono has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ake Bono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bono takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Python shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bono but Bono pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bono feinted with a counter takedown.
Python throws a lazy head kick
and Bono counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Python looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Python manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Python dives in and grabs Bono's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bono pushes down on Python's head and hops out.
Bono changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Python moves into range and clinches up with Bono.
Bono is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Python pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bono drops down looking for an ankle pick but Python pulls his leg out and moves away.
Python looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bono is fending him off so far but Python persists. Nope, Bono circles away and we're back to standing.
Ake Bono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python has closed the distance and engaged Bono in a clinch.
Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python dives in and grabs Bono's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bono pushes down on Python's head and hops out.
Bono drops down looking for a counter takedown but Python sprawls and moves away.
Python tries to clinch
and Bono counters with a nice double leg into side control. Python won't be happy with that.
Python tries to improve position but can't.
Bono wants to lay and pray for a moment but Python keeps working.
Python is trying to control Bono's posture but Bono avoids it.
Python is not content to let Bono control the position.
Python is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bono has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bono is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Python knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bono will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bono is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Python knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bono tries to advance to mount but Python denies him.
Python wants to control but Bono postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bono tries for a kimura but Python is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bono wants to lay and pray for a moment but Python keeps working.
Python manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bono's best efforts.
Bono wants to free his trapped foot but Python is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bono seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Python does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Python gets back to full guard.
Python looking for a guillotine here but Bono defends easily.
Python lands an upkick as Bono stands over him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Python is keeping the position for now.
Python looking for a guillotine here but Bono defends easily.
Python looking to control.
Bono tries to free his leg and advance position but Python is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Python is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bono is aware though and is defending well.
Bono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Python is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cyrius Python will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bono leaves Python with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bono feinted with a counter takedown.
Python shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bono defends it nicely.
Python tries for a takedown but Bono sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ake Bono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python instigates a clinch.
Python throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bono is trying to trip Python. He has hold of a leg but Python is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bono persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bono trying to control but Python is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Bono'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bono slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Python gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bono tries to pass to full mount but Python defends it.
Bono prevents Python from improving his position.
Python is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bono works his foot free and advances to mount.
Python tries to hold on but Bono postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bono can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Python is looking to escape.
Python is looking to get to half guard.
Python trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bono controlling from the full mount.
Python wants to hold on but Bono pushes him away.
Python keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bono can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Python is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bono looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Python is squirming around, avoiding Bono's attempts to control the action.
Python tries to lock up and control but Bono gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ake Bono overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Python is in all sorts of trouble here.
Python has left one of his arms exposed and Bono doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Python screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ake Bono!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Awut Smith (ranked 1636 p4p, 75 weight class) and Gosha Lopez (ranked 2019 p4p, 44 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ladies and Gentlemen. Lopez has chosen Sho Z-pod duba as his entrance music. Awut Smith has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Awut Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gosha Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
Lopez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Lopez! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lopez to his feet! Lopez is in big trouble!
Lopez is rocked!
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Lopez jumps guard but Smith stands there with Lopez around his waist. Lopez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Lopez has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Awut Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gosha Lopez.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Star Studded Beef that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lopez looking to control.
Smith 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.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lopez tries to improve position but can't.
Lopez wants to control but Smith postures up.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lopez!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lopez tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lopez is not content to let Smith control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gosha Lopez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lopez.
Awut Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Lopez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopez shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith thows a body kick. Lopez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Lopez. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Awut Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lopez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith tries to bench press Lopez off him but Lopez keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lopez tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Lopez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smith's thigh. Smith counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awut Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Lopez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Lopez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lopez is in Smith's guard.
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Lopez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Lopez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lopez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
Lopez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is pushing Lopez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lopez pulls guard effortlessly.
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lopez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Lopez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face as Smith controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to improve his position.
Lopez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lopez on the ground.
Lopez manages to get to full guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Lopez is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Awut Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Awut Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Awut Smith thanked RESISTANCE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lalama Amana (ranked 2311 p4p, 53 weight class) and One Fortytwo (ranked 2355 p4p, 57 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalama Amana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortytwo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortytwo.
Amana throws a body punch but Fortytwo moves out of range.
Amana slips a jab and a cross from Fortytwo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fortytwo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amana misses with an uppercut
and Fortytwo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Fortytwo lands.
Fortytwo slips a straight right by Amana.
Amana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fortytwo lands a really nice looking cross but Amana seems unphased.
Fortytwo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Amana's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortytwo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amana.
Fortytwo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Amana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Amana misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortytwo counters with a straight right hand.
Fortytwo scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortytwo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amana avoids the body shot from Fortytwo.
Fortytwo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fortytwo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fortytwo.
A jab from Amana misses.
Fortytwo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Amana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fortytwo avoids the body shot from Amana.
Fortytwo scores with a hook to the body. Amana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fortytwo throws a hook but Amana blocks it.
Fortytwo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fortytwo works the jab nicely.
One Fortytwo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Fortytwo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortytwo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fortytwo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Amana. Amana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fortytwo takes a swing at Amana's ribcage but misses.
Fortytwo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amana doesn't seem bothered though.
Fortytwo throws a body punch but Amana moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Amana misses its target.
Fortytwo moves out of range as Amana strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fortytwo. That's going to slow Amana down.
Fortytwo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amana doesn't seem bothered though.
Amana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fortytwo counters with a left to the body.
Amana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortytwo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Amana had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fortytwo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortytwo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Amana - just one landing.
Fortytwo is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amana takes one on the button.
Fortytwo cracks Amana with an open hand slap.
Fortytwo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Amana misses.
Fortytwo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amana.
Amana takes a swing at Fortytwo's ribcage but misses.
Fortytwo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fortytwo.
Fortytwo scores with a sloppy right hand. Amana should have avoided that one.
Amana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Amana misses with a body shot.
Fortytwo connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortytwo tries to move into range but Amana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fortytwo is still on wobbly legs! Can Amana finish him?
Fortytwo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amana.
Amana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortytwo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amana looks to land a combination but Fortytwo avoids it well.
Amana throws a monster overhand right that drops Fortytwo! Amana follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
One Fortytwo spoke after the fight, saying 'Everyone picks on the big idiot, don't they?'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ruas (ranked 1819 p4p, 84 weight class) and Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2945 p4p, 117 weight class). Diyorbek Nurudinov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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270 lbs
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Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diyorbek Nurudinov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Ruas. Those never looked like landing.
Ruas dives in and grabs Nurudinov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nurudinov pushes down on Ruas's head and hops out.
Nurudinov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurudinov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nurudinov stopping the sweep attempt from Ruas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurudinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurudinov wants to pass the guard but Ruas is keeping the position.
Ruas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas wants to sweep here but Nurudinov controlling him for the moment.
Ruas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nurudinov is refusing to be controlled, as Ruas sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Nurudinov defending well.
Nurudinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurudinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruas wants to take a breather but Nurudinov is having none of it.
Nurudinov tries to roll over but Ruas keeps him under control.
Nurudinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
Nurudinov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Nurudinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurudinov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurudinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurudinov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ruas's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ruas! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Nurudinov has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carlos Ruas!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fausto Carsara (ranked 1648 p4p, 34 weight class) and Dominique Bell (ranked 2334 p4p, 54 weight class). Carsara comes to the cage accompanied by E'sord Luché. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fausto Carsara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominique Bell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carsara but Carsara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carsara ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bell out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fausto Carsara!
Fausto Carsara made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'give me the fuckin microphone!!! kamden jackson you are a motherfucker!!! come to WVT and fight with me fuckin coward!!!in a real mma org. with real rules. i'll broke your ass son of bitch!!!come on kamden!! i'm ready , come on!!! you can't run away forever!!!'.
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