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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Assface (ranked 7025 p4p, 454 weight class) and Ken Striker (ranked 6013 p4p, 414 weight class). Tristan Assface looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tristan Assface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ken Striker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assface tries to clinch but Striker moves away
and Striker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Striker.
Assface looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Striker won't allow Assface to sweep him here.
Striker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Assface is proving hard to escape from.
Striker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker with a nice head shot there.
Striker advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker advances nicely into full mount.
Striker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Striker unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Assface is surviving well by controlling Striker's body position as best he can.
Striker controlling the position easily from mount.
Striker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Assface to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Assface shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Assface?
Striker breaks from Assface's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Striker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Striker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Striker is looking to stand but Assface has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Striker content just to control the position here.
Striker landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assface is in a horrible position here. Striker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Assface is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Striker! Assface is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ken Striker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Golden Sage Lll (ranked 4340 p4p, 365 weight class) and Pimpis Tramps (ranked 6356 p4p, 433 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sage Lll might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the jungle. Pimpis Tramps has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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271 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Golden Sage Lll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pimpis Tramps!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sage Lll shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sage Lll showed some decent athleticism there.
Sage Lll thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tramps's head.
Sage Lll thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tramps preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tramps wants to control but Sage Lll is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage Lll passes to side control.
Tramps is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sage Lll tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tramps looks to move to half guard but instead Sage Lll has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sage Lll looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sage Lll working for a submission but Tramps is keeping him at bay.
Sage Lll looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tramps is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sage Lll swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tramps is now in Sage Lll's guard. A big mistake from Sage Lll there, giving up the dominant position!
Sage Lll is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tramps frees his head nicely. Oh but Sage Lll has switched to an armbar! Tramps is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Golden Sage Lll!
An intense looking Golden Sage Lll took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I was prepared to kill this man, he got lucky tonight'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steel Man (ranked 4656 p4p, 465 weight class) and Piotr Mochocki (ranked 4796 p4p, 472 weight class). Mochocki has chosen Kękę - Presja as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steel Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Mochocki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man drives through with a takedown into Mochocki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Man throws a strike but Mochocki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mochocki is looking to stand up but Man won't let him.
Mochocki being controlled here momentarily.
Mochocki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mochocki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mochocki has managed to clinch.
Man tries for a takedown but Mochocki manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochocki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mochocki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Mochocki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mochocki wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Man misses its target.
Mochocki instigates a clinch.
Man looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man is breathing heavily.
Mochocki breaks the clinch.
Man fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mochocki avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mochocki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
Mochocki has Man pushed against the cage.
Mochocki stalling.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mochocki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mochocki stalling the fight.
Mochocki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mochocki clinches.
Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mochocki taking a breather.
Mochocki gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Mochocki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mochocki gets a clinch.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Mochocki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mochocki closes the distance and clinches.
Mochocki breaks from the clinch.
Mochocki rushes Man and presses him up against the cage.
Mochocki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
Mochocki slowing the pace effectively.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mochocki prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mochocki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Mochocki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mochocki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
Piotr Mochocki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Man looking for a takedown.
Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mochocki tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Man shoots in and drives through. Mochocki sprawls well.
Mochocki clinches with his opponent.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mochocki is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mochocki leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is working for takedown but Mochocki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mochocki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochocki clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mochocki.
It looks like Steel Man has been cut.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mochocki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mochocki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mochocki moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Mochocki avoiding damage.
Man is working for takedown but Mochocki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mochocki has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mochocki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mochocki lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Mochocki taking a breather.
Mochocki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mochocki darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mochocki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mochocki prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mochocki leaning against his opponent.
Mochocki manages to break the clinch.
Mochocki forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
Mochocki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Piotr Mochocki.
Mochocki forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
Mochocki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Mochocki tries to clinch up.
Mochocki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mochocki breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Man being controlled against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mochocki has Man pushed against the cage.
Mochocki receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Mochocki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steel Man's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mochocki darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mochocki's efforts to push away.
Mochocki breaks from the clinch.
Mochocki closes the distance and clinches.
Man wants to take the fight to the mat but Mochocki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochocki breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mochocki drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
Man is trying to drag Mochocki to the mat but Mochocki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochocki moves into the clinch.
Mochocki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mochocki tries to clinch up.
Man seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mochocki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Piotr Mochocki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mochocki has managed to clinch.
Mochocki manages to break the clinch.
Mochocki rushes Man and presses him up against the cage.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piotr Mochocki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mochocki is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Piotr Mochocki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Mochocki gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
Mochocki has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mochocki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mochocki has Man pressed against the cage.
Mochocki stops a takedown attempt from Man.
Mochocki breaks from the clinch.
Mochocki pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Man tries for a takedown but Mochocki manages to get underhooks.
Mochocki just leaning against Man, taking a breather.
Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mochocki gets a clinch.
Mochocki breaks the clinch.
Mochocki darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Mochocki lands a body shot.
Mochocki stalling.
Mochocki lands a nice shot to the body.
Mochocki has Man pressed against the cage.
Man drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mochocki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mochocki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Mochocki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mochocki has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Mochocki breaks from the clinch.
Mochocki moves into the clinch.
Steel Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man misses with some punches.
Mochocki manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man tries to keep at a distance but Mochocki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Man is working for takedown but Mochocki is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Mochocki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mochocki 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Mochocki!
Our winner, Piotr Mochocki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Payne (ranked 2972 p4p, 375 weight class) and Ned Tucker Iii (ranked 5816 p4p, 550 weight class). Tucker Iii comes into a darkened arena with his song building. APA kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ned Tucker Iii!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne dives in and scores a takedown into Tucker Iii's guard.
Payne throws an elbow that misses. Tucker Iii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Payne's guard. Nice move by Tucker Iii!
Tucker Iii distracts Payne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Payne has his foot on Tucker Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tucker Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
Tucker Iii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Payne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tucker Iii controls the pace.
Payne throws a couple of heel strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tucker Iii passes into half guard.
Payne is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tucker Iii controlling the action here.
Tucker Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker Iii pulls his head out easily.
Tucker Iii should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tucker Iii controlling the pace.
Tucker Iii prevents Payne from improving his position.
Payne is working hard here to advance position.
Tucker Iii working over Payne with some ground and pound. Payne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tucker Iii controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tucker Iii lands with a punch from half guard.
Tucker Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tucker Iii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Payne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Payne looking for submissions off his back.
Payne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tucker Iii on the ground.
Payne wants to get back to full guard but Tucker Iii has passed into side control.
Tucker Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working.
Payne wants to control but Tucker Iii postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tucker Iii off and has taken his back!
Payne controls the action.
Tucker Iii rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tucker Iii gets full guard.
Payne throws a big elbow that misses.
Tucker Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Payne distracts Tucker Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Payne trying to control but Tucker Iii is working from the bottom.
Tucker Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker Iii, not yet.
Payne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tucker Iii has eaten all the pies!
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Tucker Iii is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker Iii will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payne stays in close to Tucker Iii's body and controls the position.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker Iii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Payne trying to control from the bottom.
Tucker Iii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Payne wants to improve his position but Tucker Iii is controlling well.
Payne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Payne tries to get out of the position.
Payne with the active half guard here but Tucker Iii passes nicely into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker Iii working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Tucker Iii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Payne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tucker Iii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Payne's guard.
Tucker Iii prevents Payne from getting back to his feet.
Payne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tucker Iii defends well.
Tucker Iii distracts Payne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tucker Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tucker Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Payne looking for subs off his back but Tucker Iii has passed one foot through into half guard.
Payne wants to improve his position but Tucker Iii is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker Iii scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker Iii winds up and cracks Payne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tucker Iii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Payne tries to get to full guard but Tucker Iii has control of the leg.
Payne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tucker Iii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Payne with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Payne taking some punishment here, with Tucker Iii in his half guard.
Tucker Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working.
Payne actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tucker Iii lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tucker Iii in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker Iii working over Payne with some ground and pound. Payne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tucker Iii working Payne over with strikes.
Payne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tucker Iii is working away from the top position though.
Tucker Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tucker Iii trying to control the action but Payne is working from the bottom.
Payne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tucker Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ned Tucker Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tucker Iii is nestled in close to Payne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Payne wants to improve his position but Tucker Iii is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker Iii is nestled in close to Payne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Tucker Iii there.
Tucker Iii winds up and cracks Payne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Payne tries to roll over but Tucker Iii keeps him under control.
Tucker Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payne pushes Tucker Iii off looking to stand but Tucker Iii dives back in and keeps control.
Tucker Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tucker Iii is working for a submission of some sort.
Payne tries to get to full guard but Tucker Iii has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker Iii is thwarting Payne's attempts to control the position.
Tucker Iii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Payne is just riding it out for now. Tucker Iii eventually gives up the hold.
Tucker Iii is thwarting Payne's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payne wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Tucker Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Payne connects with a high kick.
Payne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but Tucker Iii has wrist control.
Tucker Iii is pulling down on Payne's head. It's preventing any offense from Payne, at least for the moment.
Payne throws a strike but Tucker Iii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tucker Iii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Payne working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tucker Iii has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker Iii trying to control the pace.
Payne is in trouble now - Tucker Iii has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tucker Iii with good strikes from the mount here!
Tucker Iii with the ground and pound from mount.
Payne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tucker Iii lands a couple of good shots and Payne has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tucker Iii is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tucker Iii lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Payne do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Payne rolls, trying to escape but Tucker Iii keeps control of the position.
Payne prevents Tucker Iii from getting a body triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker Iii is hanging on to Payne's back as he tries to escape.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Tucker Iii. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Tucker Iii scores with punches from the back.
Tucker Iii controls the action.
Payne is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker Iii connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Payne to escape the position.
Alex Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payne tries to roll but Tucker Iii sticks to his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payne trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tucker Iii is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Payne taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tucker Iii.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ned Tucker Iii!
Ned Tucker Iii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Chasapis (ranked 5787 p4p, 419 weight class) and Zachary Crawford (ranked 7086 p4p, 459 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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18
141 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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19
150 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Chasapis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zachary Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawford.
Chasapis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chasapis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chasapis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chasapis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crawford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chasapis pulls guard effortlessly.
Chasapis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crawford controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chasapis wants to stand but Crawford is controlling the position.
Crawford decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown but Chasapis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crawford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crawford just misses with a punch to the body.
Chasapis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown. Chasapis tries to sprawl out of it but Crawford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chasapis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawford has Chasapis up against the cage in a clinch.
Chasapis is trying to pull guard but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Chasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chasapis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
Chasapis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crawford is defending well for now.
Crawford blocks an uppercut.
Crawford lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crawford lands a knee to the body.
Chasapis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chasapis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawford walks away with a smile on his face. Chasapis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt - Chasapis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Chasapis does no damage.
Chasapis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crawford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crawford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt - Chasapis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Crawford tries to get set, Chasapis tries to push him back and clinch up but Crawford manages to avoid the attempt.
Crawford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chasapis pinned against the cage. Chasapis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crawford keeps Chasapis at a distance using the push kick.
Zachary Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford has managed to clinch.
Chasapis breaks from the clinch.
Chasapis cracks Crawford with an open hand slap.
Crawford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crawford moves into the clinch successfully.
Crawford lands a left hand.
Chasapis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chasapis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chasapis is breathing heavily.
Crawford lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Bill Chasapis has been cut.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chasapis can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chasapis takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawford is pushing Chasapis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crawford jumps guard and drags Chasapis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawford working for a triangle but Chasapis defends it easily.
Chasapis won't allow Crawford to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Crawford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Chasapis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crawford moves into the clinch.
Crawford lands an elbow just above Chasapis 's eye.
Chasapis jumps guard but Crawford stands there with Chasapis around his waist. Chasapis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crawford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Crawford lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawford.
Chasapis is trying to drag Crawford to the mat but Crawford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crawford lands a hook that snaps the head of Chasapis backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chasapiss head.
Chasapis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Crawford working Chasapis over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford lands an elbow just above Chasapis 's eye.
Crawford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crawford scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Crawford.
Crawford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crawford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Crawford working Chasapis over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Chasapis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Crawford.
Chasapis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Chasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown but Chasapis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crawford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crawford shoots in but Chasapis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chasapis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crawford's half guard.
Crawford has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chasapis is on him like a limpet, forcing Crawford back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chasapis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crawford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crawford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chasapis's head.
Nice takedown defense from Chasapis. No joy for Crawford on that attempt.
Chasapis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Chasapis blocks with his arms.
Crawford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chasapis tries to stall but Crawford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crawford lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chasapis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crawford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chasapis avoids it really well and circles away.
Chasapis throws a big counter combination but Crawford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Chasapis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chasapis throws a jab when Crawford was well out of range.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chasapis as he avoids it easily.
Chasapis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crawford swivels and escapes.
Crawford with a poor takedown
and Chasapis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawford thinking.
Chasapis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crawford circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chasapis tries to score a body lock takedown but Crawford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chasapis's face.
Crawford stalls.
Crawford avoiding damage.
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chasapis tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chasapis darts in looking for a takedown but Crawford gets double underhooks and turns Chasapis into the cage.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt - Chasapis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chasapis shoots in for a double leg but Crawford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bill Chasapis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Crawford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chasapis is fending him off so far but Crawford persists. Nope, Chasapis circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chasapis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chasapis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crawford!
Crawford explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Crawford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chasapis.
Chasapis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chasapis closes the distance but Crawford moves to the side
and Crawford counters with a left and a right that stings Chasapis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chasapis tries to avoid it but Crawford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chasapis to the ground. Chasapis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford shoots in for a double leg but Chasapis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bill Chasapis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
Chasapis moves in looking to clinch but Crawford pushes him off.
Crawford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Chasapis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chasapis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crawford.
Chasapis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chasapis showed some decent athleticism there.
Crawford wants to get back to full guard.
Chasapis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford won't allow Chasapis to pass to mount.
Crawford is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chasapis is taking a breather. Crawford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crawford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chasapis tries to stand and escape but Crawford is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Chasapis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crawford has Chasapis up against the cage in a clinch.
Chasapis is trying to drag Crawford to the mat but Crawford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zachary Crawford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chasapis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crawford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crawford stalling the fight.
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.
Crawford is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crawford slows down the pace here.
Crawford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chasapis backwards.
Crawford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crawford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chasapis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crawford.
Crawford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chasapis's waist but Chasapis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crawford off to one side.
Bill Chasapis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawford shoots in for a double leg but Chasapis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Crawford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crawford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Crawford!
Zachary Crawford took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bardia Farrokhzad (ranked 3654 p4p, 326 weight class) and Alec Burns (ranked 3797 p4p, 335 weight class). Farrokhzad comes to the cage accompanied by Iranian Baloch - This Is A Catch. Burns has chosen Alberto Del Rio theme song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
145 lbs
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20
145 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Cardio machine |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bardia Farrokhzad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Burns!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrokhzad moves away from the strike by Burns.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Burns tries to bum rush Farrokhzad with a series of wild strikes but Farrokhzad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Farrokhzad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Farrokhzad lands a body shot.
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Farrokhzad lands a nice looking body shot.
Farrokhzad jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Burns misses.
Burns drops his hands momentarily and Farrokhzad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrokhzad connects with a body shot.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Farrokhzad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farrokhzad is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burns looks winded!
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Farrokhzad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrokhzad closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farrokhzad.
Burns tries to break free but Farrokhzad pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farrokhzad.
Burns takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farrokhzad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Farrokhzad.
A short right from Farrokhzad on the inside.
Farrokhzad breaks the clinch.
Farrokhzad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farrokhzad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burns ducks straight into an uppercut from Farrokhzad and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Burns manages to regain guard straight away.
Burns is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns wants to stand up but Farrokhzad is controlling him.
Burns is still in real trouble! Can Farrokhzad finish him?
Farrokhzad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farrokhzad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farrokhzad postures up and lands a big shot to Burns's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farrokhzad lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farrokhzad loads up on a big left hand. Burns felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Farrokhzad looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Burns can't hide his disappointment, as Farrokhzad celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bardia Farrokhzad!
Alec Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hal Green (ranked 3962 p4p, 422 weight class) and Piotr Przepiorka (ranked 4774 p4p, 464 weight class). Przepiorka has chosen Kękę - Presja as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hal Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Przepiorka!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Przepiorka.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
Green misses with a few strikes there.
Przepiorka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Green lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Przepiorka backs up against the cage.
Przepiorka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Green tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Przepiorka is in Green's guard.
Przepiorka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Przepiorka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Przepiorka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Przepiorka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Przepiorka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Przepiorka content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Przepiorka trying to move into half guard but instead Green has managed to sweep!
Przepiorka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Przepiorka is adopting a defensive guard.
Przepiorka throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Przepiorka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Przepiorka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Green is fighting to break Przepiorka's control of his arms but Przepiorka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Przepiorka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Przepiorka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Przepiorka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Green wants to stand but Przepiorka is controlling the position.
Przepiorka with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to stand and escape but Przepiorka is having none of it.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Przepiorka is one step ahead there.
Przepiorka is pushing down on Green's leg trying to pass to half guard. Green is fighting to maintain full guard but Przepiorka has managed to sneak the leg through.
Przepiorka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work.
Green is looking to escape.
Green is looking to control Przepiorka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?
Przepiorka trying to advance position but Green counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Przepiorka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Green wants to sweep here but Przepiorka controlling him for the moment.
Przepiorka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Green misses.
Przepiorka slips a jab and a cross from Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Green dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Przepiorka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Green napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Przepiorka controlling from side mount.
Green is trying to control Przepiorka's posture but Przepiorka avoids it.
Przepiorka tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Przepiorka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green is letting Przepiorka control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Przepiorka is continuing to stall.
Green manages to work his way to half guard, despite Przepiorka's best efforts.
Przepiorka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Green wants to improve his position but Przepiorka is controlling well.
Przepiorka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Green looks to land a combination but Przepiorka avoids it well.
Green tries to bum rush Przepiorka with a series of wild strikes but Przepiorka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Przepiorka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Przepiorka shoots in and bounces Green off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Przepiorka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More stalling from Przepiorka.
Green looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Przepiorka stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
Przepiorka throws a big right hand that misses.
Przepiorka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Przepiorka preventing the sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Przepiorka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Przepiorka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green misses with a few strikes there.
And Przepiorka tries to counter it with a takedown but Green pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hal Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Przepiorka counters with a shoot takedown. Green fights it but they end up in guard.
Przepiorka passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Przepiorka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Przepiorka with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Przepiorka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A punch combination from Green misses.
Przepiorka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Green did well to prevent Przepiorka getting side control.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Przepiorka wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Przepiorka moves nicely into side control.
Green is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Przepiorka tries to move to mount but Green blocks the move with his legs.
Przepiorka working the ground and pound.
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Green prevents Przepiorka from improving position.
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Przepiorka controls the position.
Let's hope that Przepiorka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Przepiorka trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Green throws a right hand that Przepiorka ducks under and follows up with a left that Przepiorka also avoids with ease.
Przepiorka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Przepiorka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Przepiorka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Przepiorka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Przepiorka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to control but Przepiorka is having none of it.
Przepiorka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Green wants to hold on but Przepiorka pushes him away.
Przepiorka controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Przepiorka prevents Green from getting the reversal.
Przepiorka controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Przepiorka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Przepiorka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Przepiorka!
During a confident post fight interview, Piotr Przepiorka 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between David Danis (ranked 24287 p4p, 564 weight class) and Darren Till (ranked 6236 p4p, 508 weight class). Till has chosen Sweet Caroline as his entrance music. Darren Till will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Danis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Till!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Till rushes Danis and presses him up against the cage.
Till comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Till holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Till tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Danis avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Till.
Danis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Till lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danis takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like David Danis has been cut.
Danis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Danis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Danis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Till to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Till avoiding damage as Danis throws knees to the body.
Till lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Till.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Till landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Danis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Till just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Danis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danis jumps guard but Till stands there with Danis around his waist. Danis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Danis jumps guard but Till stands there with Danis around his waist. Danis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Danis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Till lands an elbow inside.
Till is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Till landing knees to the body.
Danis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Till landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Danis is breathing heavily.
Till has Danis pressed against the cage.
Till landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Till is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Till is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Danis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Till walks away with a smile on his face. Danis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Till throws a series of strikes that have Danis backpedaling.
Darren Till seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Till scores with a nice strike.
Till is pawing at Danis, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Danis's nose. Danis is badly hurt! Till pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Danis tries desperately to hold on but Till is relentless in his assault! As Danis receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Till away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Till!
Darren Till tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy King (ranked 1931 p4p, 223 weight class) and William Lati (ranked 3374 p4p, 364 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think King might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to What's Up . Lati is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ye- Burna Boy. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Lati!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lati scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
King is doing well to control the position and prevent Lati from advancing to side control.
King is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lati's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lati's back!
King working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lati fending off the submission attempt from King.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lati has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lati showing good submission defense here.
King is hanging on to Lati's back as he tries to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Lati is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and King has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Lati taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andy King!
Andy King retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Andy King, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Aronna (ranked 2517 p4p, 313 weight class) and Korn Gracie (ranked 3754 p4p, 428 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Aronna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Korn Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Aronna dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aronna drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Aronna off! Aronna jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Aronna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aronna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but Aronna is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aronna looking to improve position, pressing down on Gracie's thigh with his hand. Gracie seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Aronna paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Aronna's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gracie picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Korn Gracie!
Korn Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
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