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CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 4706 p4p, 374 weight class) and Space Ghost (ranked 4789 p4p, 381 weight class). Conchobhar's entrance music is PTSD. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herleifr Conchobhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Space Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conchobhar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghost fails with a takedown attempt.
Conchobhar throws a big counter combination but Ghost scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Conchobhar. Beautiful body shot.
Space Ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghost tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conchobhar defends well and Ghost ends up having to push Conchobhar into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ghost fails with the takedown
and Conchobhar counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Space Ghost has been cut.
Herleifr Conchobhar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Space Ghost.
Ghost looks winded!
Conchobhar is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ghost flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ghost is out cold! Conchobhar holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herleifr Conchobhar!
Herleifr Conchobhar gave a mention to Dr Zoidberg Office in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Campos (ranked 4813 p4p, 383 weight class) and Alfie Epstein (ranked 4630 p4p, 369 weight class). Augusto Campos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alfie Epstein's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Campos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alfie Epstein!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epstein gets caught napping as Campos dives in and scores a takedown. Epstein manages to retain guard.
Epstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Campos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Campos wants to control from the top but Epstein keeps moving.
Campos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Epstein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Campos throws an elbow that misses. Epstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campos's guard. Nice move by Epstein!
Campos wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstein trying to control but Campos is working from the bottom.
Epstein throwing strikes from guard but Campos blocks nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Epstein is one step ahead there.
Campos is trying to keep Epstein in close.
Campos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Epstein won't allow Campos to get back to his feet.
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.
Campos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Campos wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Campos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epstein throws out a loose jab but Campos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alfie Epstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Epstein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Epstein misses with a body shot.
Epstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epstein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camposs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epstein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Campos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epstein scores with a decent looking hook.
Campos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Campos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Epstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Epstein lands with a right hand.
Campos goes for a double leg but Epstein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Epstein continues to drive forward.
Epstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epstein misses with an uppercut. Campos saw that one coming.
Epstein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Campos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Epstein slips a straight right by Campos.
Campos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campos drops his hands momentarily and Epstein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Epstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epstein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Campos on the side of the head.
Epstein lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epstein lands a nice looking body shot.
Epstein lands a nice looking body shot.
Epstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Epstein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epstein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Campos throws a jab but it's blocked by Epstein.
Epstein jabs at Campos's body.
Campos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Campos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Epstein to regain full guard.
Epstein is pulling down on Campos's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfie Epstein dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Epstein tests Campos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epstein punishes Campos's body with a nice straight punch.
Epstein connects with a right hand. Campos shakes it off.
Epstein misses with a looping left.
Epstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campos avoids the body shot from Epstein.
Campos defending well as Epstein loads up on a big left hand.
Campos is looking to clinch but Epstein is avoiding it.
Epstein catches Campos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Campos in his tracks.
Donk. Epstein catches Campos right on the button with a cross.
Campos misses with a wild body shot.
Epstein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Campos tries to close the distance and clinch but Epstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Epstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Epstein misses.
Campos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epstein.
Campos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Epstein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epstein gets caught napping as Campos dives in and scores a takedown. Epstein manages to retain guard.
Campos throws a big elbow that misses.
Campos wants to control from the top but Epstein keeps moving.
Epstein is trying to keep Campos in close.
Campos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campos lands a couple of elbows.
Campos passes Epstein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Campos.
Campos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Campos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Campos throwing shots but Epstein is blocking nicely.
Epstein is staying active underneath Campos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Epstein is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Epstein keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Epstein is looking to control Campos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Epstein avoid being mounted?
Campos is looking to take a break and control but Epstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campos lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Campos throwing shots but Epstein is blocking nicely.
Campos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Epstein trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Campos lands a nice short elbow.
Epstein is rocked!
Campos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Epstein!
Epstein is still in real trouble! Can Campos finish him?
Campos looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Epstein covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augusto Campos!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Brown (ranked 1964 p4p, 115 weight class) and Perdue Willshire (ranked 20218 p4p, 278 weight class). Brown comes to the ring accompanied by Michael Jackson- Don't stop til you get enough. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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142 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Brown !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perdue Willshire!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willshire throws an overhand right that lands on Brown 's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Willshire misses with a looping left.
Willshire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Willshire working a defensive guard but Brown passes into half guard.
Brown stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown controlling the pace.
Willshire is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown .
Willshire trying to hold on to Brown 's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Willshire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown controlling the action here.
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Willshire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Willshire is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Brown !
A less than humble Antonio Brown misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jab Buckeye (ranked 3677 p4p, 393 weight class) and Kabala Magaluff (ranked 2879 p4p, 338 weight class). Buckeye's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Right above it lil Wayne . Magaluff has chosen Shalom as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabala Magaluff!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magaluff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magaluff showed some decent athleticism there.
Buckeye is looking for a sweep. Magaluff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magaluff is nestled in close to Buckeye, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Buckeye's coaches at Crapollas Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Buckeye works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magaluff trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckeye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magaluff throws a big elbow that misses.
Magaluff cracks Buckeye with a solid left hand.
Magaluff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buckeye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magaluff has managed to get both his arms back between Buckeye's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magaluff's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Buckeye working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magaluff's head.
Buckeye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buckeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Magaluff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckeye 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye won't allow Magaluff to sweep him here.
Magaluff is still trying to improve position.
Buckeye is in close to Magaluff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buckeye throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magaluff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buckeye stopping the sweep attempt from Magaluff.
Magaluff is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Buckeye throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magaluff working a defensive guard here.
Magaluff has control of Buckeye's left arm, preventing Buckeye from doing any damage.
Buckeye wants to control from the top but Magaluff keeps moving.
Buckeye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magaluff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff working a defensive guard here.
Buckeye wants to control from the top but Magaluff keeps moving.
Buckeye advances to half guard.
Buckeye wants to take a breather but Magaluff is having none of it.
Magaluff is looking to escape.
Buckeye sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magaluff defending well though.
Buckeye thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magaluff's head.
Magaluff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buckeye.
Magaluff tries to roll over but Buckeye keeps him under control.
Buckeye takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magaluff tries to roll over but Buckeye keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Magaluff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buckeye.
Magaluff wants to improve his position but Buckeye is controlling well.
Buckeye is trying to control the action in half guard but Magaluff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buckeye is really struggling to control Magaluff but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Buckeye is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Buckeye looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Buckeye passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magaluff!
Magaluff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Buckeye breaks from Magaluff's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff is wriggling around trying to escape.
Buckeye tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magaluff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buckeye wants to control the pace but Magaluff is squirming around nicely.
Buckeye lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magaluff regains half guard.
Buckeye scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Buckeye is trying to control the action in half guard but Magaluff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buckeye dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Buckeye throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magaluff's waist but Magaluff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buckeye off to one side.
Buckeye takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Magaluff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buckeye was well out of range. Poor timing from Magaluff.
Buckeye fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buckeye tries to close the distance and clinch but Magaluff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buckeye darts in looking for a takedown but Magaluff gets double underhooks and turns Buckeye into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Buckeye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magaluff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buckeye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magaluff just misses with a punch to the body.
Magaluff looks to score with a jab to the body but Buckeye is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaluff throws a lazy right hand but Buckeye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buckeye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magaluff just misses with a punch to the body.
Magaluff swings widly with a right hand
and Buckeye counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magaluff scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Buckeye manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaluff is trying to stand.
Buckeye fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Magaluff's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Buckeye lands a couple of good shots and Magaluff has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Magaluff can't escape the position.
Magaluff covering up well and avoiding damage.
Magaluff is taking damage to the body and head.
Magaluff covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Magaluff breaks Buckeye's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Buckeye working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magaluff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Buckeye is tightening it up a little... Magaluff has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Magaluff reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Magaluff taps out! Nice BJJ there by Buckeye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jab Buckeye!
A less than humble Jab Buckeye misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Vettori (ranked 811 p4p, 114 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 4912 p4p, 450 weight class). Vettori kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Police On My Back- The Rocketz. Laranja has chosen Sangue Do Laranja as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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177 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marvin Vettori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vettori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donk. Vettori catches Laranja right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Renato Laranja has been cut.
Vettori takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vettori throws a looping overhand right but Laranja ducks down to avoid it.
Laranja throws a shot to the body.
Vettori looks to throw the jab but Laranja is out of range.
Laranja looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laranja. Vettori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laranja ducks under a wild hook from Vettori.
Vettori moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laranja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vettori scores with a jab. Laranja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laranja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laranja let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vettori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laranja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vettori. Vettori obviously looking to wear him down.
Laranja tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vettori counters with a straight right hand.
Laranja misses with a double jab
and Laranja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vettori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vettori misses with a hook. Laranja ducked under it nicely.
Laranja swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vettori is looking to chop away at Laranja's legs.
Vettori drops Laranja with a beautiful combination! Laranja stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vettori is looking for the KO!
Laranja is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laranja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vettori but Vettori pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vettori cracks Laranja with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vettori has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Laranja to stand back up!
Laranja is still on wobbly legs! Can Vettori finish him?
Vettori drops Laranja with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Laranja looks back up at him and smiles so Vettori waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Laranja throws the left hand but Vettori avoids the punch easily.
Laranja seems to have recovered his senses.
Laranja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laranja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Vettori lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laranja doesn't seem phased though.
Vettori drops Laranja with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Laranja looks back up at him and smiles so Vettori waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Laranja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vettori is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vettori defending well as Laranja loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vettori lands a big uppercut and Laranja crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Laranja looks OK. Vettori waves Laranja back to his feet!
Vettori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laranja swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laranja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vettori.
Vettori circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Laranja to the canvas! Laranja doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Vettori keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Vettori!
Marvin Vettori bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Oscarsson (ranked 1874 p4p, 232 weight class) and Ricardo Rebenta (ranked 1723 p4p, 214 weight class). Oscarsson comes to the ring accompanied by Pain - Shut Your Mouth. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
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185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Oscarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebenta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oscarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rebenta somewhat.
Rebenta shoots in and bounces Oscarsson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Rebenta stands and throws Oscarsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rebenta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oscarsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rebenta's guard! Nice work there by Oscarsson!
Rebenta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rebenta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oscarsson trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom.
Rebenta trying to keep a closed guard but Oscarsson is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscarsson wants to control from the top but Rebenta keeps moving.
Rebenta looking to control.
Oscarsson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Oscarsson trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom.
Oscarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Rebenta.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rebenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oscarsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Rebenta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oscarsson keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oscarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rebenta.
Oscarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rebenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oscarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rebenta is looking to work some ground and pound but Oscarsson has wrist control.
Rebenta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oscarsson keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta postures up in Oscarsson's guard and throws a big left but Oscarsson blocks it.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Oscarsson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown but Oscarsson shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Oscarsson misses its intended target.
Oscarsson throws a hook but Rebenta blocks it.
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rebenta trying to control but Oscarsson is working from the bottom.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oscarsson is keeping the position for now.
Rebenta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rebenta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oscarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rebenta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rebenta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Oscarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rebenta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rebenta trying to control but Oscarsson is working from the bottom.
Rebenta throws a big right hand that misses.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Oscarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rebenta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rebenta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oscarsson wants to stand but Rebenta is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rebenta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oscarsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rebenta.
Rebenta staying out of range there.
Rebenta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oscarsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Rebenta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oscarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rebenta wants to pass the guard but Oscarsson is keeping the position.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Oscarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oscarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rebenta is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscarsson keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscarsson keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oscarsson wants to stand but Rebenta is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oscar Oscarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oscarsson throws a body punch but Rebenta moves out of range.
Rebenta shoots in looking for a takedown. Oscarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Rebenta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Oscarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Oscarsson misses the target.
Rebenta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rebenta has time to react.
Rebenta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oscarsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rebenta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oscarsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rebenta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oscarsson tries to escape but Rebenta is in control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rebenta tries for a kimura but Oscarsson is defending well.
Rebenta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Oscarsson is not content to let Rebenta control the position.
Rebenta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oscarsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rebenta controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta swings around for an armbar but Oscarsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rebenta's guard.
Rebenta is looking for a triangle but Oscarsson pushes his legs off easily.
Rebenta controls Oscarsson momentarily but Oscarsson frees himself.
Rebenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oscarsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Rebenta pushes down on Oscarsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oscarsson is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oscarsson has hold of Rebenta's hands but Rebenta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rebenta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oscarsson defends it well.
Rebenta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oscarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rebenta.
Oscarsson taking some punishment here, with Rebenta in his half guard.
Oscarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rebenta.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rebenta slows the pace down in half guard.
Oscarsson is staying active underneath Rebenta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rebenta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Oscarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rebenta circles away quickly and effectively.
Rebenta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oscarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Oscarsson throws a hook but Rebenta blocks it.
Rebenta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oscarsson defends well and Rebenta ends up having to push Oscarsson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Oscarsson. No joy for Rebenta on that attempt.
Rebenta ducks under a wild hook from Oscarsson.
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oscarsson sprawls well. Oscarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rebenta gets slowly back to his feet.
Oscar Oscarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rebenta.
A jab from Oscarsson misses.
Oscarsson scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oscarsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rebenta closes the distance and clinches up with Oscarsson, looking for a takedown. Rebenta pushes Oscarsson against the ropes but Oscarsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oscarsson looks to throw the jab but Rebenta is out of range.
Rebenta misses with a takedown
and Oscarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rebenta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscarsson leaves Rebenta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oscarsson misses with a hook.
Oscarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Oscarsson swinging wildly here.
Oscarsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oscarsson lands with a straight right. Rebenta didn't see that one coming.
Rebenta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oscarsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oscarsson tries to bum rush Rebenta with a series of wild strikes but Rebenta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rebenta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oscar Oscarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Oscarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Rebenta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rebenta.
Rebenta throwing strikes from guard but Oscarsson blocks nicely.
Oscar Oscarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oscarsson wants to stand and escape but Rebenta is having none of it.
Oscarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rebenta drops back looking for a leg! Oscarsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oscarsson manages to kick Rebenta off! Rebenta jumps back into Oscarsson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oscarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oscarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rebenta stands up from Oscarsson's guard - Rebenta perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ricardo Rebenta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rebenta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rebenta lands in his opponent's guard.
Ricardo Rebenta has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rebenta in particular looking to stall.
Rebenta wants to work for an arm triangle but Oscarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rebenta wants to work for an arm triangle but Oscarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rebenta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oscarsson defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rebenta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oscarsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rebenta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oscarsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Oscarsson is trying to stand.
Rebenta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oscarsson defending well though.
Oscarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rebenta looks to land a strike but Oscarsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rebenta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ricardo Rebenta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rebenta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Oscarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rebenta 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Rebenta!
Oscar Oscarsson was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter this time.
You win lose, and you some some.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oshan Jackson (ranked 3148 p4p, 160 weight class) and Calixto Cardona (ranked 1770 p4p, 99 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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134 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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149 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oshan Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson dives in and grabs Cardona's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cardona pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Cardona misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cardona.
Cardona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson moves out of range as Cardona throws a body kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Cardona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cardona lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
It looks like Oshan Jackson has been cut.
Cardona lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Welch Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Cardona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oshan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cardona finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Nice jab there from Cardona.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cardona sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oshan Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cardona - that will leave a mark!
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Cardona lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Cardona takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson is aggressively charging in as Cardona backs up avoiding any damage. Cardona tosses out a jab and Jackson runs right into it face first! Jackson is out cold! Cardona dropped down on all fours and is barking in Jackson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calixto Cardona!
A very excited looking Calixto Cardona rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Oshan Jackson had this to say: 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 1839 p4p, 223 weight class) and Razmig Grigorian (ranked 1947 p4p, 236 weight class). Grigorian has chosen Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Razmig Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immanuel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grigorian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grigorian lands an overhand right.
Immanuel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Immanuel's corner calls for a 1-2. Immanuel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grigorian throws a body kick that misses.
Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy.
Grigorian moves out of range as Immanuel throws a body kick.
Grigorian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Immanuel. Immanuel obviously looking to wear him down.
Grigorian misses with a hook.
Grigorian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grigorian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grigorian throws a hook to the side of Immanuel's head but Immanuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Immanuel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grigorian thumps Immanuel with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Immanuel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Grigorian on the inside.
Immanuel breaks the clinch.
Grigorian throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Immanuel misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice body shot.
Grigorian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Immanuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian.
Immanuel throws a lazy uppercut
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel blocks a low kick nicely.
Immanuel throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Immanuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Immanuel throws a body shot but no joy.
Immanuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Immanuel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Immanuel tries to bum rush Grigorian with a series of wild strikes but Grigorian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Immanuel wants to slow Grigorian down by chopping away at his legs.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grigorian misses with a double jab.
Immanuel moves away from the strike by Grigorian.
Immanuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
As Grigorian looks to move away, Immanuel throws a big counter combo but Grigorian just gets out of the way.
A big right from Immanuel misses.
Immanuel tries a low kick but Grigorian avoids it.
Immanuel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grigorian on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Immanuel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grigorian at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Immanuel.
Immanuel misses with a combination
and Grigorian counters with a body kick that stops Immanuel in his tracks momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grigorian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Immanuel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Immanuel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grigorian misses the jab.
Immanuel throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Immanuel, right into the meat.
Immanuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
A bone on bone clash there as Grigorian blocks the leg kick.
Immanuel misses with a low kick as Grigorian jumps back.
A punch combination from Grigorian misses.
Grigorian slips a jab and a cross from Immanuel.
Immanuel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Immanuel throws a low kick but Grigorian avoids it.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Immanuel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grigorian checks it well.
Grigorian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Immanuel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Immanuel cracks a nice hook into Grigorian's ribs.
Immanuel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Immanuel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grigorian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grigorian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Immanuel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grigorian lands a really nice looking cross but Immanuel seems unphased.
Immanuel jabs Grigorian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Immanuel.
A telegraphed right hand from Grigorian misses the target.
Grigorian throws a series of strikes that have Immanuel backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Immanuel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grigorian's hands.
Immanuel throws a leg kick
and Immanuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigorian throws a leg kick that misses.
Immanuel takes one on the button.
Immanuel misses with a body shot.
Grigorian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Grigorian lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel throws a nice looking combination but Grigorian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grigorian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grigorian throws a body kick that misses.
Immanuel throws a sloppy head kick and Grigorian moves out of range easily.
Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grigorian is looking to score with low kicks.
Grigorian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Immanuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Immanuel is breathing heavily.
Grigorian throws a body punch but Immanuel moves out of range.
Immanuel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Immanuel avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Immanuel throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian lands a leg kick that knocks Immanuel off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Immanuel misses the target.
Grigorian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Immanuel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian blocks a low kick nicely.
Immanuel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razmig Grigorian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Immanuel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grigorian.
Immanuel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grigorian misses with a looping right.
Immanuel is looking to counter the offense by Grigorian and move into the clinch.
Immanuel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grigorian.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Immanuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Immanuel misses with a hook to the body
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigorian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Immanuel scores with a decent looking hook.
Immanuel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Immanuel throws a combination that misses
and Grigorian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Immanuel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Immanuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Immanuel.
Immanuel throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range.
Grigorian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Immanuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Immanuel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Immanuel ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Immanuel is just out of range.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Immanuel was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel throws a front kick that sends Grigorian stumbling back into the ropes.
Grigorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Immanuel.
Immanuel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Immanuel misses.
Good work by Grigorian as he checks the leg kick.
Grigorian moves out of range of the strikes.
Immanuel thows a leg kick but Grigorian checks it
and Grigorian counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian moves away from the strike by Immanuel.
Immanuel throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Grigorian cracks the inside of Immanuel's front leg.
Immanuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian.
Immanuel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grigorian lands with a good body shot.
Razmig Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Immanuel takes one to the side of the head.
Immanuel is rocked!
Grigorian sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Immanuel's defenses. It connects perfectly with Immanuel's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Razmig Grigorian!
An out of breath Razmig Grigorian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Yeshua Immanuel was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Clarks (ranked 1007 p4p, 57 weight class) and Buenaventura Durruti (ranked 1202 p4p, 65 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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141 lbs
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136 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Clarks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buenaventura Durruti!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Clarks lands.
Durruti takes one to the side of the head.
Clarks throws a one two combo.
Clarks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Elroy Clarks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durruti.
Durruti swats away the attempt to clinch by Clarks.
Durruti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Clarks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durruti, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks wants the takedown. Durruti is fighting it off but Clarks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Durruti's guard against the ropes.
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!
Durruti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clarks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clarks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clarks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Durruti wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clarks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clarks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clarks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Durruti working a defensive guard here.
Clarks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durruti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Durruti trying to control the position.
Clarks passes into half guard.
Durruti is trying to control but can't.
Durruti tries to roll over but Clarks keeps him under control.
Clarks wants to control but Durruti is keeping him busy.
Clarks trying to mount his opponent but Durruti defends it.
Durruti 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.
Durruti manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clarks trying to control but Durruti is working from the bottom.
Durruti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clarks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Durruti was covering up waiting for the punch and Clarks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clarks throws a big elbow that misses.
Clarks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clarks postures up and lands a big shot to Durruti's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durruti trying to keep a closed guard but Clarks is proving a slippery customer.
Clarks postures up and lands a big shot to Durruti's brow.
Clarks working some strikes from top position.
Clarks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Clarks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarks wants to control from the top but Durruti keeps moving.
Durruti trying to keep a closed guard but Clarks is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Clarks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clarks is defended easily by Durruti.
Clarks shoots for a takedown but Durruti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Durruti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Durruti enables Clarks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Durruti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clarks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clarks slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks controlling the action here.
Durruti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clarks.
Clarks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durruti can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Clarks working over Durruti with some ground and pound. Durruti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clarks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clarks is keen to just control but Durruti is a slippery customer.
Clarks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clarks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clarks working Durruti over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durruti is refusing to be controlled, as Clarks sits in half guard.
Clarks is working for a kimura but Durruti is defending it quite comfortably.
Durruti manages to get to full guard.
Durruti keeping full guard, as Clarks tries to pass.
Durruti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clarks wants to control from the top but Durruti keeps moving.
Clarks is fighting to break Durruti's control of his arms but Durruti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Durruti looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clarks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clarks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clarks trying to control but Durruti is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durruti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Durruti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Durruti tries to get set, Clarks tries to push him back and clinch up but Durruti manages to avoid the attempt.
Durruti lands a nice shot that snaps Clarks's head back.
Clarks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Clarks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clarks shoots in for a double leg but Durruti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elroy Clarks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buenaventura Durruti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clarks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durruti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Clarks dominated that second round.
That's time! Clarks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Durruti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clarks cracks Durruti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Clarks misses with a lunging right hand
and Durruti counters with a three punch combo that has Clarks backing up. Clarks nods at Durruti to acknowledge the strikes.
Clarks misses with a takedown
and Durruti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Durruti leaves Clarks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Durruti misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks gets a takedown into half guard.
Clarks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clarks connects with a nice short shot to Durruti's temple.
Clarks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Durruti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clarks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clarks's back!
Clarks staying busy and making it hard for Durruti to control.
Elroy Clarks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durruti is trying to stick to Clarks's back but Clarks is turning into Durruti. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Durruti's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Clarks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarks trying to control the position from guard on top but Durruti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarks passes into half guard.
Clarks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clarks is nestled in close to Durruti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clarks wants to pass to mount but Durruti is defending the position.
Durruti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clarks scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durruti wants to get back to his feet.
Clarks drops an elbow to the side of Durruti's head.
Durruti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clarks.
Clarks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clarks working the head and body with strikes.
Elroy Clarks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durruti trying to control here.
Durruti wants to get back to full guard.
Clarks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clarks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durruti defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clarks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durruti defending well though.
Clarks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clarks slips a nice elbow through Durruti's hands, connecting with Durruti's forehead.
Clarks trying to control from half guard but Durruti is working away.
Buenaventura Durruti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Elroy Clarks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clarks 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elroy Clarks!
Our winner, Elroy Clarks, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Atte Savitaipale (ranked 180 p4p, 25 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 970 p4p, 115 weight class). Savitaipale's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. Salvatore has chosen Reich mir die Hand as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atte Savitaipale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Salvatore moves out of range.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvatore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savitaipale swinging wildly here.
Salvatore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savitaipale tries to avoid it but Salvatore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savitaipale to the ground. Savitaipale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savitaipale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salvatore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savitaipale cracks Salvatore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salvatore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salvatore throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Salvatore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Salvatore throws the left hand but Savitaipale avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Salvatore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savitaipale to score with a decent uppercut.
Savitaipale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salvatore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Savitaipale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Savitaipale misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salvatore! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale throws a poor cross that misses
and Savitaipale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savitaipale throws a poor cross that misses
letting Salvatore counter with a right hand.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savitaipale takes one to the side of the head.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a hook
and Salvatore counters with a straight right hand.
Salvatore throws a series of punches but Savitaipale avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Savitaipale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salvatore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salvatore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savitaipale pushing down on Salvatore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savitaipale is trying to control. Salvatore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savitaipale thows a huge punch but Salvatore dodges it nicely.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
Salvatore has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Salvatore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Salvatore to regain full guard.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Salvatore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard.
Salvatore looking for a sweep. Not yet Salvatore, not yet.
Savitaipale postures up in Salvatore's guard and throws a big left but Salvatore blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savitaipale defends well.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore working a defensive guard here.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Salvatore looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.
Savitaipale moves to clinch but Salvatore breaks away
and Salvatore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.
Savitaipale throws an off balance right hand
and Salvatore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salvatore in his tracks.
Savitaipale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Salvatore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salvatore misses with an uppercut. Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Savitaipale lands a slapping body shot.
Savitaipale dips to his left and cracks Salvatore with an uppercut!
Salvatore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savitaipale doesn't seem bothered though.
Salvatore might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore misses with a looping right.
A combination from Salvatore does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Savitaipale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Savitaipale. Beautiful body shot.
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches.
Salvatore pulls guard effortlessly.
Salvatore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Salvatore moves away and avoids it.
Salvatore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salvatore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salvatore throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Savitaipale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savitaipale connects with a jab.
Salvatore moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.
Salvatore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savitaipale throws a lazy uppercut
and Salvatore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salvatore shoots in looking for a takedown. Savitaipale tries to sprawl out of it but Salvatore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Savitaipale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Savitaipale thuds his right hand into Salvatore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale lands with a nice combination. Salvatore backs away looking to recover.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Salvatore's head but Salvatore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atte Savitaipale is winning the standup battle so far.
Savitaipale's corner calls for a 1-2. Savitaipale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savitaipale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale wants to clinch.
Savitaipale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Salvatore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salvatore drops his hands momentarily and Savitaipale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Salvatore misses.
Savitaipale walks into a left hand.
Salvatore defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Salvatore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Salvatore avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale swings widly with a right hand
and Salvatore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savitaipale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvatore can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Salvatore as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Savitaipale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savitaipale.
Savitaipale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salvatore misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Savitaipale misses
and Savitaipale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salvatore moves forwards but Savitaipale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salvatore misses with a hook
and Savitaipale counters with a stiff right hand.
Savitaipale misses the body punch
and Salvatore counters with a shoot takedown. Savitaipale fights it but they end up in guard.
Salvatore trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
Salvatore lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Salvatore doesn't defend quickly enough and Savitaipale has managed to lock this one up! Can Salvatore escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Savitaipale on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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