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GDL 19: Legba v Roughneck PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fan Boi (ranked 2576 p4p, 305 weight class) and Bald Martin (ranked 3590 p4p, 396 weight class). Martin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I’m Bald And I Know It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bald Martin enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fan Boi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bald Martin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martin is trying to maintain the position but Boi is very close to passing his half guard.
Martin gets back to full guard.
Martin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boi trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boi chips away with some ground and pound.
Boi throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
Boi wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boi tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Martin being controlled here, momentarily.
Boi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boi wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martin holds on and takes a little breather.
Boi wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boi controlling from the top position.
Martin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Boi tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Boi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin working for submissions but it's allowed Boi to get to half guard.
Boi is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin is looking to control Boi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martin avoid being mounted?
Martin wants to control but Boi passes into side.
Martin is trying to get back to half guard.
Martin is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Martin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boi's guard! Nice work there by Martin!
Martin scoring with some ground and pound.
Boi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.
Boi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boi working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fan Boi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boi's hands.
Boi slips under a jab.
Martin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBoi.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boi tries to move into range but Martin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Boi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Martin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bald Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin scores with a nice strike.
Martin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boi counters with a nice uppercut.
Boi looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Boi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martin avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Boi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boi blocks a jab.
Boi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boi under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martin doesn't seem bothered though.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boi was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Boi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boi lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Boi.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin takes a swing at Boi's ribcage but misses.
Boi throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boi on the side of the head.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boi.
Martin cracks a nice hook into Boi's ribs.
Boi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Martin swings for the body but Boi moves out of range.
Martin throws the left hand but Boi avoids the punch easily.
Boi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin tries to buck Boi off but Boi is having none of it.
Boi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Martin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boi's guard! Nice work there by Martin!
Boi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Martin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martin passes into half guard.
Fan Boi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martin wants to work for an arm triangle but Boi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martin stands up over Boi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin wants to control from the top but Boi keeps moving.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boi is keeping the position for now.
Boi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Boi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Martin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boi regains half guard.
Boi trying to control here.
Martin is working for a submission of some sort.
Martin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Martin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boi.
Boi catches Martin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boi lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as Martin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boi doesn't seem phased though.
Boi misses with a body shot.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boi tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boi to the ground. Boi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boi is looking to counter punch.
Martin throws out a powerful jab.
Boi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martin trying to control but Boi postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boi lands with a punch from half guard.
Martin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martin wants to improve his position but Boi is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martin sees it coming and defends easily.
Martin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martin moves into full guard.
Martin seems keen to control Boi's posture.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boi is one step ahead there.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martin is looking for a triangle but Boi pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Martin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Martin trying to keep a closed guard but Boi is proving a slippery customer.
Boi lands a couple of digs.
Boi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Martin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boi trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boi chips away with some ground and pound.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boi is stalling in the full guard.
Boi won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
Boi trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boi won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
Boi distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boi manages to get himself to full guard.
Boi is pulling down on Martin's head to control his posture.
Boi working for submissions but it's allowed Martin to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boi being controlled here, momentarily.
Martin with a nice head shot there.
Boi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fan Boi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boi 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fan Boi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Mild (ranked 23301 p4p, 511 weight class) and Xix Zyx (ranked 7160 p4p, 497 weight class). Zyx has chosen Welcome to Hell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 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
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Mild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xix Zyx!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zyx with a poor takedown
and Mild counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zyx will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mild decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mild seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Zyx is not content to let Mild control the position.
Zyx tries to roll over but Mild keeps him under control.
Mild is keen to just control but Zyx is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mild works his way into side control.
Mild sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zyx is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mild wants to stand but Zyx is controlling his arm.
Mild trying to control the action but Zyx is working from the bottom.
Mild working the body and head with strikes.
Mild tries for a kimura but Zyx is defending well.
Mild wants to stand but Zyx has his arm trapped.
Zyx is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zyx struggling a bit here.
Mild wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zyx, who protects the arm 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.
Zyx tries to buck Mild off but Mild is having none of it.
Mild tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zyx tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Zyx is squirming around, avoiding Mild's attempts to control the action.
Mild lands a couple of good shots and Zyx has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zyx looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mild.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zyx tries to break free.
Mild looking for the choke but no joy.
Mild not allowing Zyx to control his hands.
Mild keeps control of the position easily here as Zyx tries to buck him off.
Zyx is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zyx defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mild seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Zyx's chin but Zyx turns very nicely into Mild's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Zyx.
Mild has an active guard here but Zyx has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zyx prevents Mild from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Mild dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mild looking to score a takedown here. Zyx is defending well but Mild drives through and ends up in Zyx's guard.
Mild trying to control but Zyx is working from the bottom.
Mild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zyx can do to turn this around?
Mild not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mild knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zyx on the ground.
Mild trying to control but Zyx is working from the bottom.
Mild lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zyx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mild preventing the sweep.
Mild's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eddie Mild overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mild has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zyx is proving hard to escape from.
Mild wants to control from the top but Zyx keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mild shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zyx is trying to defend but Mild finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mild looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mild wants to stand up but Zyx has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Zyx preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mild is trying to control the action in half guard but Zyx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zyx trying to control here.
Mild is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zyx has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zyx is refusing to be controlled, as Mild sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mild takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mild gets the takedown into side control.
Mild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zyx keeps working.
Zyx tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mild presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Zyx 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.
Mild scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Mild is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mild prevents Zyx from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mild is looking for a kimura but Zyx is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mild to get the leverage.
Mild has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Zyx works to full guard.
Mild trying to control but Zyx is working from the bottom.
Zyx is trying to keep Mild in close.
Mild trying to control the position from guard on top but Zyx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mild postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Mild dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zyx shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mild appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zyx doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mild holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mild lands with a right to the head.
Zyx wants a takedown.
Eddie Mild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xix Zyx.
Mild lands a takedown into guard.
Zyx looking to control but Mild passes into half guard.
Mild wants to work for an arm triangle but Zyx is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mild missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mild slows the pace down in half guard.
Zyx wants to improve his position but Mild is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mild is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zyx is just riding it out for now. Mild eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zyx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mild stands up and waves to Zyx to follow him.
Mild closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zyx drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mild gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mild turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mild manages to end up in side control.
Zyx is looking for a sweep.
Zyx looking for a sweep but Mild has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mild looking to control but Zyx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mild is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zyx is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mild controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Zyx that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zyx looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Mild doesn't have the hooks in and Zyx manages to turn into his guard.
Zyx advances to half guard.
Mild wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zyx works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mild is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mild is desperately trying to improve his position but Zyx has a good base and remains in mount.
Mild gets back to half guard.
Mild missing with punches from the bottom.
Zyx is stalling here. Mild is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zyx seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mild has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Xix Zyx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zyx can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Mild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mild has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Mild!
In defeat, Xix Zyx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you eceryone i shall return. !!! DROP THE MIC'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Klimov (ranked 23666 p4p, 555 weight class) and Kilo Dealo (ranked 4275 p4p, 442 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Klimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kilo Dealo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dealo takes one on the button.
Klimov connects with the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Klimov. No joy for Dealo on that attempt.
No luck for Dealo with that takedown attempt.
Klimov misses with a wild combination.
Dealo shoots in looking for a takedown but Klimov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dealo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Victor Klimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilo Dealo.
Dealo slips under a jab from Klimov.
Klimov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Klimov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dealo.
Dealo misses with a takedown attempt - Klimov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dealo dives in for a single leg takedown but Klimov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dealo fails with the takedown.
Dealo misses with a takedown attempt - Klimov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Klimov is looking to counter punch.
Victor Klimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dealo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Klimov.
Dealo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klimov pinned against the cage. Klimov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov misses with an uppercut.
Dealo shoots in and gets a takedown into Klimov's guard.
Dealo throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dealo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dealo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dealo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klimov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dealo wants to control from the top but Klimov keeps moving.
Dealo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klimov is trying to control the position but Dealo postures up.
Dealo trying to control the position from guard on top but Klimov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klimov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dealo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dealo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dealo postures up.
Dealo cracks Klimov with a solid left hand.
Klimov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dealo.
Dealo throws a big elbow that misses.
Dealo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dealo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Dealo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klimov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dealo chips away with some ground and pound.
Dealo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dealo with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dealo throws a big elbow that misses.
Dealo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dealo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dealo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Klimov. No joy for Dealo on that attempt.
Dealo takes one on the button.
Klimov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klimov throws a jab when Dealo was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Klimov.
Klimov throws a series of punches but Dealo moves out of range.
Dealo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Klimov to the mat! Klimov manages to get full guard.
Klimov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dealo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dealo pushes down on Klimov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dealo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Klimov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dealo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dealo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Klimov is rocked!
Dealo drops a big elbow. That's hurt Klimov! More shots from Dealo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Dealo!
A victorious Kilo Dealo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Dentler (ranked 2862 p4p, 317 weight class) and Aloisia Alvar (ranked 2822 p4p, 311 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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21
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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18
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jameson Dentler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloisia Alvar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dentler quickly recovers to half guard.
Dentler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dentler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvar.
Alvar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvar trying to control the action but Dentler is working from the bottom.
Alvar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dentler's head.
Dentler taking some punishment here, with Alvar in his half guard.
Alvar thows a huge punch but Dentler dodges it nicely.
Alvar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alvar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dentler wants to get back to his feet.
Alvar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alvar looks to land a strike but Dentler avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dentler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvar looking to sit in guard and control but Dentler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alvar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Alvar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dentler is fighting to break Alvar's control of his arms but Alvar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alvar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dentler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dentler stopping the sweep attempt from Alvar.
Alvar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dentler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alvar keeping moving, preventing Dentler from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dentler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvar blocks a jab.
Dentler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvar manages to avoid it.
Alvar unleashes a big counter combination but Dentler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dentler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring) in the buildup to the fight.
Alvar misses with an uppercut
and Dentler counters with a left to the body.
Alvar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alvar is looking to take a break and control but Dentler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dentler defending well though.
Dentler has hold of Alvar's hands but Alvar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dentler pushes Alvar off looking to stand but Alvar dives back in and keeps control.
Dentler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dentler tries to get out of the position.
Dentler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvar.
Dentler tries to kick Alvar off but Alvar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alvar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jameson Dentler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Dentler finds it's way through Alvar's defenses.
Alvar throws an off balance right hand
letting Dentler counter with a right hand.
Alvar throws a body punch but Dentler moves out of range.
Dentler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvar shoots in for a takedown but Dentler shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dentler leaves Alvar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvar stops Dentler from getting back to his feet.
Dentler is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvar.
Dentler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alvar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aloisia Alvar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dentler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvar.
Dentler throws a looping overhand right but Alvar ducks down to avoid it.
Alvar swings widly with a right hand
and Dentler counters with a stiff right hand.
Dentler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvar.
A big right from Dentler misses.
Alvar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dentlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dentler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dentler lands a jab.
Dentler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvar throws a hook but Dentler blocks it.
Dentler scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvar. Dentler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dentler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alvar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dentler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvar just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Dentler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aloisia Alvar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dentler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dentler lands with a hook. Alvar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alvar just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvar misses with a hook. Dentler ducked under it nicely.
Alvar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dentler.
Dentler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvar misses with a body shot.
Alvar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dentler as he avoids it easily.
Alvar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dentler.
Alvar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alvar stops Dentler from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvar is looking for a kimura here.
Alvar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alvar looks to land a strike but Dentler avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alvar throws a strike but Dentler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dentler wants to control from the top but Alvar keeps moving.
Alvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dentler chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvar trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dentler throwing strikes from guard but Alvar blocks nicely.
Alvar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dentler throws a strike but Alvar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alvar throws a big elbow that misses.
Dentler keeping moving, preventing Alvar from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dentler wants to stand and escape but Alvar is having none of it.
Alvar is looking to work some ground and pound but Dentler has wrist control.
Alvar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dentler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvar forces his way into half guard.
Alvar is looking for a kimura but Dentler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvar to get the leverage.
Dentler kicks Alvar off and gets back to his feet.
Alvar misses with a left hand
and Dentler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dentler throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Alvar.
Alvar misses with a takedown attempt - Dentler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Dentler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alvar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dentler's half guard.
Alvar is looking to pass Dentler's guard but actually Dentler recovers to full guard.
Dentler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvar wants to control from the top but Dentler keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dentler is looking to stand back up but Alvar counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dentler.
Aloisia Alvar has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alvar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dentler defends it well.
Alvar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alvar controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Alvar 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.
That's two 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.
Alvar is nestled in close to Dentler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alvar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alvar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dentler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alvar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alvar wants to pass to mount but Dentler is defending the position.
Alvar lands with a punch from half guard.
Alvar throws a strike but Dentler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dentler wants to stand up but Alvar is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dentler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvar scrambles back to his feet.
Alvar just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvar moves out of range of the strikes.
Dentler blocks a jab.
Dentler throwing a counter right hand but Alvar manages to avoid it.
Dentler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Alvar misses.
Alvar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvar works the jab nicely.
Alvar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dentler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alvar is in Dentler's guard.
Alvar stays in close to Dentler's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dentler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dentler keeping full guard, as Alvar tries to pass.
Alvar wants to control from the top but Dentler keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dentler being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aloisia Alvar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvar 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aloisia Alvar!
An out of breath Aloisia Alvar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Peter Baxxter (ranked 5733 p4p, 455 weight class) and Boom Laka (ranked 5589 p4p, 449 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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19
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Peter Baxxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boom Laka!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laka lands a jab to Baxxter's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Baxxter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laka just misses with a punch to the body.
Baxxter throws a jab when Laka was well out of range.
Baxxter tries to clinch but Laka is having none of it.
Laka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Baxxter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laka misses the shot to the body.
Laka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxxter.
Baxxter rushes Laka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laka throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Laka.
A short right from Baxxter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxxter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laka avoids it.
Laka blocks a body shot from Baxxter.
Laka avoiding damage as Baxxter throws knees to the body.
Laka misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baxxter is keeping busy.
Baxxter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laka blocks it with crossed arms.
Baxxter tries to work over Laka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baxxter.
Baxxter misses with a knee to the head.
Baxxter pushes Laka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baxxter.
Baxxter misses with the head strike.
Baxxter misses with some punches.
Laka stalling in the clinch but Baxxter improves position.
Baxxter blocks a body shot from Laka.
Baxxter avoids the elbow strike from Laka, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Baxxter.
Baxxter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baxxter avoiding damage as Laka throws knees to the body.
Laka wants the takedown. Baxxter is fighting it off but Laka persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Baxxter's guard against the cage.
Baxxter wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Laka manages to pass to side control.
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!
Baxxter won't allow Laka to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laka prevents Baxxter from standing back up.
Laka is trying to control. Baxxter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baxxter has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Laka is on him like a limpet, forcing Baxxter back against the cage.
Laka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baxxter's elbow.
A short left from Baxxter.
Baxxter managing to block the knees to the body from Laka.
A shot in the inside from Baxxter.
Baxxter avoiding damage as Laka throws knees to the body.
Laka is stalling here.
Laka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baxxter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laka.
Baxxter has a couple of punches blocked by Laka.
Baxxter throws a head punch that misses.
Laka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baxxter or not.
A nice left hand lands by Baxxter.
Baxxter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baxxter avoids it.
Baxxter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baxxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baxxter tries to work over Laka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baxxter as Laka tries to tie him up.
Laka avoiding damage as Baxxter throws knees to the body.
Laka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laka looking to slow down the pace here.
Laka digs a right hand underneath Baxxter's ribcage. Baxxter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baxxter tries to work over Laka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laka has Baxxter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baxxter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter tries to land knees in the clinch but Laka avoids the damage to the body.
Laka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baxxter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hans Peter Baxxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boom Laka.
Laka is trying to drag Baxxter to the mat but Baxxter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laka gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baxxter regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxxter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laka is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hans Peter Baxxter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baxxter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laka.
Laka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baxxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laka moves away.
Baxxter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laka momentarily.
Baxxter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Baxxter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baxxter.
Baxxter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Baxxter forces Laka back against the cage and clinches.
Baxxter throws an elbow that misses.
Baxxter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baxxter prevents a body shot from Laka.
Laka controlling the action here for a moment.
Laka tries a body shot but Baxxter blocks it.
Laka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baxxter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxxter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxxter blocks a body shot from Laka.
Laka blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxxter avoiding damage as Laka throws knees to the body.
Baxxter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baxxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laka struggles to land a body shot inside as Baxxter controls his hands.
Laka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baxxter prevents it.
Baxxter lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baxxter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laka backwards.
Laka prevents a body shot from Baxxter.
Laka is looking to control Baxxter's arms but Baxxter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laka has his back to the cage.
Laka trying to control the position but instead, Baxxter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Laka into the cage.
Baxxter cracks Laka with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Baxxter fails to land.
Baxxter works on Laka's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Laka.
Baxxter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baxxter blocks a body shot from Laka.
Laka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baxxter is defending well.
Laka misses with the head strike.
Laka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baxxter is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baxxter throws an elbow but misses.
Baxxter blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laka is leaning against Baxxter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baxxter is defending well for now.
Hans Peter Baxxter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laka misses with some punches.
Baxxter lands with a light punch inside.
Laka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baxxter lands a shoulder strike.
Laka is trying to maintain a safe position but Baxxter gets an underhook and turns Laka into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Laka.
Laka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baxxter avoids it.
Laka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter lands a hook that snaps the head of Laka backwards.
Baxxter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laka is defending well for now.
Baxxter lands with a left to the head.
Baxxter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laka lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baxxter.
Baxxter has a couple of punches blocked by Laka.
Laka works on Baxxter's body with a couple of short punches.
Laka lands with a light punch inside.
Baxxter lands an uppercut.
Laka blocks an elbow strike from Baxxter.
Laka looking to slow down the pace here.
Baxxter lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baxxter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Laka prevents a body shot from Baxxter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter misses with a body punch.
Baxxter can't find room to land a body shot as Laka controls the action.
Baxxter misses with the head strike.
Baxxter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laka avoids it.
Laka can't get the takedown.
Hans Peter Baxxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boom Laka.
Laka prevents a body shot from Baxxter.
Laka misses with the head strike.
Baxxter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baxxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baxxter lands an uppercut.
Laka lands with a short shot to the head.
Laka avoiding damage as Baxxter throws knees to the body.
Baxxter lands with a right to the head.
Laka blocks an uppercut.
Laka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baxxter managing to block the knees to the body from Laka.
Baxxter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Baxxter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laka can't find room to land a body shot as Baxxter controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Peter Baxxter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Baxxter keeps the fight on the outside.
Laka just misses with a punch to the body.
Laka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxxter.
Baxxter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baxxter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baxxter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laka can do to turn this around?
Baxxter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laka drops his hands momentarily and Baxxter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baxxter lands with a good body shot.
Baxxter throws a push kick but Laka slaps the foot to one side.
Laka misses with a hook.
Baxxter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laka to score with a decent uppercut.
Baxxter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baxxter avoiding damage as Laka throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Laka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baxxter backwards.
Baxxter misses with a punch to the body.
Laka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baxxter is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baxxter with a knee to the head.
Baxxter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laka can't find room to land a body shot as Baxxter controls the action.
Laka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baxxter's elbow.
Laka tries to work over Baxxter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baxxter is keeping busy.
Baxxter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laka wants to take the fight to the mat but Baxxter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Laka throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxxter.
Baxxter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baxxter lands a right hand.
Laka missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laka misses with some punches.
Baxxter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laka.
Laka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baxxter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hans Peter Baxxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boom Laka.
Laka wants to take the fight to the mat but Baxxter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Laka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baxxter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Baxxter as he connects with a hook.
Baxxter with a jab.
Baxxter tries to land a front kick but Laka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baxxter stuns Laka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baxxter throws a sloppy head kick and Laka moves out of range easily.
Laka misses with a straight right.
Laka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Baxxter coming out on top.
The crowd cheers as Laka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baxxter doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laka misses the shot to the body.
Baxxter loads up on a big right hand but Laka slips the punch.
Laka just misses with a punch to the body.
Baxxter is looking to counter the offense by Laka and move into the clinch.
Baxxter gets a clinch.
Baxxter scores with a shot to the side of Laka's head.
Laka wants to take the fight to the mat but Baxxter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baxxter prevents a body shot from Laka.
Baxxter misses with a body punch.
Boom Laka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laka looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baxxter.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laka looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Baxxter.
Baxxter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laka backwards.
Baxxter struggles to land a body shot inside as Laka controls his hands.
Baxxter can't find room to land a body shot as Laka controls the action.
Baxxter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laka is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laka.
Laka tries to land knees in the clinch but Baxxter avoids the damage to the body.
Baxxter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Baxxter.
Laka lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxxter tries to throw a body punch but Laka avoids it by throwing Baxxter back against the cage.
Laka missing with knees to the body.
Laka managing to block the knees to the body from Baxxter.
Laka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baxxter's elbow.
Laka looking to slow down the pace here.
Laka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baxxter is defending well for now.
Baxxter lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Baxxter - that landed with a thud.
Baxxter pushes off an throws an elbow but Laka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baxxter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baxxter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baxxter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hans Peter Baxxter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baxxter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Peter Baxxter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baxxter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Peter Baxxter!
Hans Peter Baxxter took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Bloodsport (ranked 3181 p4p, 346 weight class) and Shane Stead (ranked 4153 p4p, 415 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Bloodsport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Stead!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stead throws a shot from downtown. Bloodsport moves away and avoids it.
Stead jabs Bloodsport right on the nose. Bloodsport blinks but takes it well.
Bloodsport blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Stead.
Bloodsport ducks under a wild hook from Stead.
Stead lands a lovely overhand right.
Stead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodsport.
Bloodsport tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stead manages to circle out of the way.
Bloodsport doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stead lands a nice looking body shot.
Bloodsport fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Bloodsport with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Bloodsport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloodsport takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodsport needs to keep his hands up - Stead had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Mark Bloodsport has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stead fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bloodsport looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bloodsport tries for a takedown but Stead sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stead 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.
Bloodsport seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stead really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bloodsport. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bloodsport looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stead distracts Bloodsport with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stead stands and throws Bloodsport's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Stead's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bloodsport struggling a bit here.
Bloodsport is trying to buck Stead off.
Bloodsport tries to improve position but can't.
Bloodsport regains half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stead is trying to control the action in half guard but Bloodsport is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stead is working away from the top position though.
Stead winds up and cracks Bloodsport with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stead is looking to stall here but Bloodsport recovers full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stead trying to control but Bloodsport is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bloodsport is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stead trying to hold on to Bloodsport's head to control him but Bloodsport postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stead might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bloodsport haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stead wants to improve his position but Bloodsport is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bloodsport is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bloodsport wants to control but Stead is keeping him busy.
Bloodsport stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Stead scores with a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Stead.
Bloodsport throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stead's waist but Stead gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bloodsport off to one side.
Stead appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bloodsport is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stead sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bloodsport tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stead shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bloodsport manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bloodsport has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stead off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodsport tries to clinch there but Stead circles away.
Bloodsport closes the distance and clinches up with Stead, looking for a takedown. Bloodsport pushes Stead against the cage but Stead circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bloodsport gets a clinch.
Stead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bloodsport throws a punch but it's blocked by Stead.
Bloodsport connects with a knee to the head.
Bloodsport misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stead.
Stead breaks the clinch.
Stead jabs Bloodsport right on the nose. Bloodsport blinks but takes it well.
Stead connects with a crisp jab.
Stead closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bloodsport's guard.
Stead must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stead landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Stead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Bloodsport's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stead swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bloodsport.
The fighters circling - Stead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloodsport wants to clinch up but Stead keeps it at a distance.
Stead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bloodsport tries for a takedown but Stead sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bloodsport fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bloodsport shoots in but Stead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bloodsport fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stead avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Bloodsport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodsport closes the distance and clinches.
Stead manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bloodsport's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stead has escaped and now he's on top!
Stead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stead stops Bloodsport from standing up.
Stead trying to control but Bloodsport is working from the bottom.
Bloodsport trying to keep a closed guard but Stead is proving a slippery customer.
Bloodsport is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stead is controlling him.
Stead with a nice head shot there.
Stead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stead won't allow Bloodsport to sweep him here.
Bloodsport manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stead manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stead, up you get!
Stead throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stead tests Bloodsport's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stead is defended easily by Bloodsport.
Bloodsport tries to clinch but Stead moves out of range.
Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stead as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodsport fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stead dips to his left and cracks Bloodsport with an uppercut!
Bloodsport has a takedown stuffed.
Stead unleashes a big counter combination but Bloodsport bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bloodsport doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Stead. No joy for Bloodsport on that attempt.
Stead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stead closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stead working Bloodsport over with strikes.
Stead lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stead working over Bloodsport with some ground and pound. Bloodsport looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bloodsport is rocked!
Stead scores with a big shot! Bloodsport's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bloodsport! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Stead!
A very excited looking Shane Stead made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mattias Lundgren (ranked 6290 p4p, 529 weight class) and Sami Heikkinen (ranked 5627 p4p, 500 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mattias Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heikkinen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lundgren advances nicely into full mount.
Heikkinen is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Lundgren locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Heikkinen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mattias Lundgren!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 1667 p4p, 203 weight class) and Kaido Graindo (ranked 1771 p4p, 216 weight class). Byczkiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by The Flex - Don't Bother With The Outside World. Kaido Graindo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Blazej Byczkiewicz's chin.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaido Graindo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graindo throws a jab when Byczkiewicz was well out of range.
Byczkiewicz wants to clinch up but Graindo keeps it at a distance.
Byczkiewicz takes the fight into the clinch.
Byczkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Graindo avoids it by throwing Byczkiewicz back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Byczkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graindo lands a body shot.
Byczkiewicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byczkiewicz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Graindo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Graindo is working Byczkiewicz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byczkiewicz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Byczkiewicz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graindo tries to free his leg and advance position but Byczkiewicz is retaining full guard.
Byczkiewicz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Graindo manages to get himself to full guard.
Graindo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz cracks Graindo with a solid left hand.
Graindo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byczkiewicz is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing that Byczkiewicz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Byczkiewicz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Graindo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Byczkiewicz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Graindo pulls down on the head and he's put Byczkiewicz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kaido Graindo!
Kaido Graindo is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Legba (ranked 1265 p4p, 168 weight class) and Jared Roughneck (ranked 1825 p4p, 222 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Papa Legba has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Papa Legba seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Legba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Roughneck!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roughneck sprawls well. Roughneck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legba gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roughneck. Legba does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legba.
Legba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roughneck.
Legba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roughneck's guard.
Legba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roughneck wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Roughneck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roughneck is looking for a triangle here but Legba uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roughneck has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roughneck felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Roughneck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Legba off and has taken his back!
Legba looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Roughneck trying to control.
Legba avoids the strikes from Roughneck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in a bad position, Legba is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Legba turns into Roughneck and is now in his guard.
Legba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roughneck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Legba tries to free his leg and advance position but Roughneck is retaining full guard.
Legba trying to control but Roughneck is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roughneck keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Roughneck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legba is one step ahead there.
Legba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Legba controlling from the top position.
Legba won't allow Roughneck to sweep him here.
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.
Legba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roughneck looking for a sweep. Not yet Roughneck, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Legba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Legba trying to control but Roughneck is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Legba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Legba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Roughneck stuffs the takedown.
Roughneck throws a big shot that misses.
Legba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roughneck avoids it really well and circles away.
Legba closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roughneck can't do much from the bottom here.
Roughneck throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba happy to just control the position for now.
Legba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba is trying to get an arm triangle but Roughneck is defending well.
Legba wants to control but Roughneck is keeping him busy.
Roughneck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Legba swings around for an armbar but Roughneck sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Legba's guard.
Legba looking to control.
Legba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roughneck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Papa Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roughneck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legba trying to keep a closed guard but Roughneck is proving a slippery customer.
Roughneck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Legba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roughneck has managed to get both his arms back between Legba's legs - danger averted.
Roughneck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Legba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legba working for a triangle but Roughneck defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legba keeping full guard, as Roughneck tries to pass.
Roughneck stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Legba has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Roughneck manages to get his head free but now Legba has transitioned to an armbar! Roughneck grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Legba! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Legba!
Papa Legba retains his middleweight title!
Papa Legba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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