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FFS 23: Cocoa PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyrylo Lagounov (ranked 24915 p4p, 7304 weight class) and Riyu Mendes (ranked 662 p4p, 645 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyrylo Lagounov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riyu Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lagounov. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lagounov.
Lagounov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lagounov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mendes tries to bench press Lagounov off him but Lagounov keeps the position.
Mendes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lagounov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lagounov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendes's head.
Mendes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendes.
Lagounov is sitting in close to Mendes's body. Mendes has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lagounov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lagounov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mendes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Riyu Mendes!
Kyrylo Lagounov spoke after the fight, saying '...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santiago De Herrera Biel (ranked 6653 p4p, 6214 weight class) and Paddy OBrien (ranked 675 p4p, 653 weight class). De Herrera Biel comes to the ring accompanied by SadBoy Loko - Gang Signs. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santiago De Herrera Biel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paddy OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
OBrien prevents De Herrera Biel from getting back to his feet.
De Herrera Biel wants to control but OBrien passes easily into half guard.
De Herrera Biel trying to get back to full guard but OBrien takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
OBrien lands a big elbow.
De Herrera Biel wants to hold on but OBrien pushes him away.
De Herrera Biel wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
De Herrera Biel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
De Herrera Biel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien looking to finish De Herrera Biel with some ground and pound. This is bad for De Herrera Biel!
De Herrera Biel wants to control but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, De Herrera Biel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
OBrien looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
OBrien looking to secure an arm triangle but De Herrera Biel defends it well.
De Herrera Biel is working to get back to half guard.
OBrien cracks De Herrera Biel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
De Herrera Biel tries to buck OBrien off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Herrera Biel is looking to escape.
De Herrera Biel is trying to control the position here but OBrien swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by OBrien!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paddy OBrien!
Post fight, an emotional Paddy OBrien said 'Thank you everyone . I need to his w'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Pizzorno (ranked 7513 p4p, 5497 weight class) and Sergai Varlomov (ranked 526 p4p, 453 weight class). Sergio Pizzorno has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergio Pizzorno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergai Varlomov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizzorno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Varlomov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sergio Pizzorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizzorno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pizzorno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Varlomov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Varlomov! But no joy.
Pizzorno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Varlomov.
Varlomov is looking for the big counter here.
Varlomov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pizzorno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pizzorno with a hook.
Pizzorno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Pizzorno scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pizzorno cracks Varlomov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Varlomov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheers as Pizzorno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Varlomov doesn't seem phased though.
Pizzorno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Varlomov with the counter takedown but Pizzorno avoids it easily.
Varlomov slips under a jab.
Varlomov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pizzorno but Pizzorno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizzorno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pizzorno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Varlomov doesn't seem bothered though.
Pizzorno cracks Varlomov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pizzorno tests Varlomov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pizzorno works Varlomov's body with a nice hook.
Pizzorno just misses with a punch to the body.
Sergio Pizzorno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varlomov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Pizzorno. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Pizzorno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizzorno throws a series of punches but Varlomov avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Pizzorno.
Pizzorno fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Pizzorno swings for the body but Varlomov moves out of range.
Pizzorno scores with a jab. Varlomov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Varlomov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sergio Pizzorno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergai Varlomov.
Pizzorno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Varlomov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pizzorno is breathing heavily.
Varlomov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pizzorno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varlomov drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Varlomov seems to have locked his on tight now - Pizzorno screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Varlomov, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sergai Varlomov!
The defeated Sergio Pizzorno had this to say: 'I'm just getting started - I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Ukkonen (ranked 4449 p4p, 6075 weight class) and Atilla Dorn (ranked 513 p4p, 587 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Ukkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atilla Dorn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dorn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ukkonen. That did some damage!
Dorn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ukkonen back to the ropes. Dorn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 It looks like Tauno Ukkonen has been cut.
Dorn misses with a leg kick
so Ukkonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dorn keeping full guard, as Ukkonen tries to pass.
Ukkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dorn keeping full guard, as Ukkonen tries to pass.
Ukkonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dorn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ukkonen throws a strike but Dorn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkonen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dorn passes into half guard.
Ukkonen gets full guard.
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.
Dorn trying to control but Ukkonen is working from the bottom.
Ukkonen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dorn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ukkonen.
Ukkonen can't do much from the bottom here.
Ukkonen tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dorn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dorn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ukkonen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ukkonen regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ukkonen sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atilla Dorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dorn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 9:10
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atilla Dorn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Mills (ranked 3566 p4p, 25601 weight class) and Stjepan Vuk (ranked 440 p4p, 669 weight class). Stjepan Vuk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edward Mills's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stjepan Vuk!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vuk, pushing him back against the ropes.
Vuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mills tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mills lands an uppercut.
 It looks like Stjepan Vuk has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mills takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Mills.
Mills pushes Vuk back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mills.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vuk.
Mills lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vuk.
Mills throws a punch but it's blocked by Vuk.
Mills blocking some punches.
Mills tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mills scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Mills.
Mills blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mills throws a punch but it's blocked by Vuk.
Mills lands a left hand.
Mills working aggressively here.
Mills digs a right hand into Vuk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vuk's gas tank.
Mills lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vuk backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills pushes Vuk against the ropes. Mills is working some dirty boxing. Mills pushes off with a quick right hook! Vuk goes down! Vuk tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mills moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Mills!
A very excited looking Edward Mills made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dude Dudeson (ranked 3530 p4p, 6584 weight class) and Bart Gummybear (ranked 436 p4p, 611 weight class). Bart Gummybear has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dudeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Gummybear!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gummybear tries to close the distance and clinch but Dudeson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dudeson moves into the clinch.
Gummybear goes for a takedown attempt but Dudeson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gummybear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dudeson sprawls well. Dudeson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gummybear gets slowly back to his feet.
Gummybear slips a straight right by Dudeson.
Gummybear wants to counter with a clinch but Dudeson pushes him away.
Dudeson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dudeson forces Gummybear back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson drags the fight down to the ground.
Dudeson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gummybear manages to get himself to full guard.
Dudeson postures up in Gummybear's guard and throws a big left but Gummybear blocks it.
Gummybear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudeson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dudeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gummybear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gummybear is on top in guard.
Dudeson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudeson keeping full guard, as Gummybear tries to pass.
Gummybear told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dudeson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gummybear's guard.
Dudeson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dudeson trying to control but Gummybear is working from the bottom.
Gummybear working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dudeson.
Dudeson postures up.
Dudeson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gummybear has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gummybear keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully.
Gummybear working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dudeson.
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.
Dudeson is stalling in the full guard.
Dudeson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dudeson cracks Gummybear with a solid left hand.
Dudeson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gummybear is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudeson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gummybear can't keep his opponent in guard - Dudeson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dudeson wants to free his trapped foot but Gummybear is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude Dudeson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dudeson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 10:9
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 10:9
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Dudeson!
A victorious Dude Dudeson 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 James Tuati (ranked 25165 p4p, 2705 weight class) and Armie Aiden (ranked 684 p4p, 351 weight class). Tuati comes into the arena with Ka Mate blaring out of the sound system. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Tuati!
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, Armie Aiden!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiden.
Aiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Aiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuati is looking to counter punch.
Aiden misses with a wild combination.
Tuati was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tuati throws a front kick that sends Aiden stumbling back into the ropes.
Aiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aiden throws a head kick that misses.
Aiden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tuati. Tuati obviously looking to wear him down.
Aiden misses with a head kick.
Tuati seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tuati wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tuati scores with a body shot.
Aiden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aiden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aiden throws a hook but Tuati avoids it easily.
Tuati slips under a jab from Aiden.
Aiden throws a nice head kick!
It looks like James Tuati has been cut.
Aiden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aiden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aiden throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Aiden misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuati lands a really nice looking cross but Aiden seems unphased.
Aiden throws a head kick but Tuati moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tuati.
Tuati swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aiden throws a leg kick that misses.
Aiden misses with a body shot.
Tuati with a jab.
Aiden throws a sloppy head kick and Tuati moves out of range easily.
Aiden with a nice calf kick.
Tuati scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aiden throws a head kick but Tuati moves out of range.
Aiden walks into a left hand.
Aiden scores with a head kick. Tuati tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Tuati lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aiden backs up against the ropes.
Aiden throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuati throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tuati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left and a right from Tuati both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Aiden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tuati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aiden throws out the jab.
Tuati's corner calls for a 1-2. Tuati obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aiden misses with an uppercut.
Aiden throws a sloppy head kick and Tuati moves out of range easily.
Aiden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aiden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aiden throws the kick towards the body but Tuati avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tuati connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aiden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tuati lands a nice looking body shot.
Tuati has managed to clinch.
Aiden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aiden throws a shot from downtown. Tuati moves away and avoids it.
Tuati throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Tuati. Those never looked like landing.
Tuati fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tuati looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Tuati showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tuati 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 10:9
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Tuati!
James Tuati decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahura Mazda (ranked 3048 p4p, 3539 weight class) and Esteban Mondragon (ranked 436 p4p, 479 weight class). Ahura Mazda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Esteban Mondragon's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahura Mazda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondragon throws a series of punches but Mazda avoids them all with ease.
Mondragon is looking to clinch.
Esteban Mondragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mondragon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mazda tried to score with a low kick but Mondragon checks it.
Mondragon 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.
Mazda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mondragon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mondragon swings for the body but Mazda moves out of range.
Mondragon 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.
Mondragon wants to clinch
letting Mazda counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Mondragon misses the target.
Mazda swats away the attempt to clinch by Mondragon.
Mazda swats away the attempt to clinch by Mondragon.
Mazda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mondragon just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazda connects with an inside leg kick.
Mondragon rushes Mazda and presses him up against the ropes.
Mondragon is trying to stall.
Mazda tries to work over Mondragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mazda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mazda.
Mazda ducks under a wild hook from Mondragon.
Mazda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mondragon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mazda's waist but Mazda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mondragon off to one side.
Mondragon moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mazda fails to land.
Mazda breaks the clinch.
Mondragon misses with a straight right.
Mondragon tries to clinch up.
Mondragon moves into range and clinches up with Mazda.
Mondragon is trying to stall.
Mazda pushes Mondragon back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mazda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazda closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mondragon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mazda smiles and moves away.
Mazda with the inside leg kick.
Mondragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazda circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mondragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mondragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mazda scores with a leg kick.
Mondragon wants to clinch
letting Mazda counter with a right hand.
Mazda tries to work over Mondragon's front leg with a kick but Mondragon checks it.
Mondragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahura Mazda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mazda 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:9
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 10:9
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahura Mazda!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Blunt (ranked 2980 p4p, 3038 weight class) and Teddy Roads (ranked 380 p4p, 388 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerome Blunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teddy Roads!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunt dives in and grabs Roads's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roads pushes down on Blunt's head and hops out.
Roads fails with the takedown.
Blunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roads as he avoids it easily.
Roads gets caught napping as Blunt dives in and scores a takedown. Roads manages to retain guard.
Roads lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Roads trying to control but Blunt is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Roads throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roads postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roads looking to pass the guard.
Blunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roads is one step ahead there.
Blunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've been hearing that Blunt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roads wants to get back to his feet.
Roads slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roads looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roads preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roads utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blunt throwing strikes from guard but Roads blocks nicely.
Blunt throwing strikes but missing.
Blunt preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blunt lands a couple of elbows.
Blunt throwing strikes but missing.
Roads trying to keep a closed guard but Blunt is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Blunt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blunt 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Blunt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Submission (ranked 1883 p4p, 6149 weight class) and Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa (ranked 202 p4p, 492 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Submission!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Leipa steps into range and cracks Submission with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Submission flops backwards and Of Leipa dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Kevin Submission has been cut.
Submission keeping full guard, as Of Leipa tries to pass.
Submission seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Submission is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Of Leipa defends well.
Submission is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Submission looking for a guillotine here but Of Leipa defends easily.
Of Leipa trying to control but Submission is working from the bottom.
Submission looking for a guillotine here but Of Leipa defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Submission looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Of Leipa passes into side control.
Submission tries to bench press Of Leipa off him but Of Leipa keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Submission is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Submission sneaks back into half guard.
Submission is refusing to be controlled, as Of Leipa sits in half guard.
Submission looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Submission is looking to control Of Leipa 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Submission avoid being mounted?
Of Leipa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Submission is just riding it out for now. Of Leipa eventually gives up the hold.
Submission is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Of Leipa pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Submission is trying to control but can't.
Submission makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Submission.
Of Leipa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Submission is keeping the position for now.
Submission looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Of Leipa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Submission works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Submission is looking for a triangle but Of Leipa pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Of Leipa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Submission escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Of Leipa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Submission looking for a guillotine here but Of Leipa defends easily.
Of Leipa trying to control but Submission is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Of Leipa 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa !
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