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ACA 10: Cummhaill vs Wolf PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Davis (ranked 5315 p4p, 2813 weight class) and Mike Toledo (ranked 517 p4p, 314 weight class). Toledo has chosen Dias De Luta, Dias De Glória - Charlie Brown Jr. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Toledo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Toledo misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toledo counters with a stiff right hand.
Toledo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Toledo throws a combination. Davis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Toledo throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Jab, jab by Toledo - just one landing.
Davis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Toledo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toledo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Toledo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Toledo. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Toledo throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Davis throws a big counter combination but Toledo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Toledo misses with a body shot.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Toledo.
Toledo throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Toledo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Toledo.
Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davis throws a nice head kick!
Toledo misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Toledo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Davis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toledo misses with a two punch combination.
Davis throws a head kick but Toledo moves out of range.
Toledo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Toledo tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toledo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toledo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toledo throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
Toledo jabs at Davis's body.
Chad Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toledo closes the distance and clinches.
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Toledo's head.
Toledo fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toledo is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Davis.
Davis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toledo lands a nice shot that snaps Davis's head back.
Toledo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Toledo throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toledo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDavis.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Toledo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Toledo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Davis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Toledo lands a jab to Davis's midsection.
Davis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toledo to score with a decent uppercut.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Toledo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toledo catches Davis napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Davis to the canvas!
 Davis is rocked!
Davis keeping moving, preventing Toledo from controlling successfully.
Oh Davis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davis seems to have got his legs back now.
Toledo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Toledo trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to keep Toledo in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toledo controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toledo misses the jab.
Davis throws a front kick that sends Toledo stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Toledo.
Toledo tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Davis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Toledo throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Toledo moves out of range easily.
Toledo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Toledo clinches up with Davis and pushes him back against the cage.
Toledo breaks from the clinch.
Davis throws a lazy head kick
and Toledo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Toledo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Toledo goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toledo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toledo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toledo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Toledo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Davis back to the cage. Toledo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davis!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toledo fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toledo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toledo avoids the head kick by Davis.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toledo stuns Davis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toledo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Toledo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toledo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Toledo misses its intended target.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toledo throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Davis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mike Toledo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toledo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis stuffs the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Toledo as he connects with a hook.
Davis throws a low kick but Toledo avoids it.
Chad Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toledo lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toledo drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Davis right on the button. Davis goes down! Toledo follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Toledo gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Toledo!
Mike Toledo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Muromets (ranked 3359 p4p, 24855 weight class) and French Idiot (ranked 422 p4p, 679 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as French Idiot enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilya Muromets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, French Idiot!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idiot throws a lazy body kick
and Idiot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like French Idiot has been cut.
Idiot misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Muromets.
Muromets uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muromets seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A thudding body kick lands there by Idiot!
Idiot throws a lazy head kick
enabling Muromets to counter with a crisp jab.
Muromets cracks Idiot with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Idiot tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Muromets pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Idiot is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Muromets!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Facepuncher (ranked 2711 p4p, 3709 weight class) and Nikolai Vladski (ranked 355 p4p, 457 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultimate Facepuncher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikolai Vladski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Facepuncher slips under a jab from Vladski.
Facepuncher moves into range and clinches up with Vladski.
Facepuncher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vladski managing to block the knees to the body from Facepuncher.
Facepuncher missing with knees to the body.
Vladski blocks an elbow strike.
Facepuncher missing with knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vladski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Facepuncher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vladski.
Facepuncher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vladski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Facepuncher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Facepuncher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Facepuncher connects with a knee to the head.
Vladski successfully pulls guard.
Vladski is working an open guard so Facepuncher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Facepuncher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vladski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Facepuncher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Facepuncher has managed to clinch.
Vladski managing to block the knees to the body from Facepuncher.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Facepuncher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vladski's brow.
Facepuncher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vladski.
Vladski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vladski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Facepuncher tries to stand but Vladski is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladski has control of Facepuncher's left arm, preventing Facepuncher from doing any damage.
Vladski wants to get back to his feet but Facepuncher passes into half guard.
It looks like Facepuncher is going to stand back up.
Facepuncher is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Vladski manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Facepuncher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Facepuncher wants to stand and escape but instead Vladski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vladski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vladski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vladski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vladski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vladski with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vladski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Facepuncher keeping full guard, as Vladski tries to pass.
Vladski trying to control but Facepuncher is working from the bottom.
Facepuncher trying to control the position.
Vladski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vladski wants to pass the guard but Facepuncher is keeping the position.
Vladski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Facepuncher is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vladski, into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vladski looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Facepuncher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Facepuncher rushes Vladski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Facepuncher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vladski can do to turn this around?
Vladski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vladski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Facepuncher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Facepuncher wants to stand and escape but instead Vladski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vladski looking to pass the guard.
Vladski with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Facepuncher is keeping the position for now.
Vladski won't allow Facepuncher to sweep him here.
Facepuncher controls Vladski momentarily but Vladski frees himself.
Vladski chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladski cracks Facepuncher with a solid left hand.
Facepuncher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vladski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Facepuncher can't keep his opponent in guard - Vladski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vladski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vladski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vladski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Facepuncher is just riding it out for now. Vladski eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladski trying to control from half guard but Facepuncher is working away.
Facepuncher controlling the position for now.
Facepuncher is staying active underneath Vladski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Facepuncher looking for submissions off his back.
Vladski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Facepuncher is just riding it out for now. Vladski eventually gives up the hold.
Vladski is trying to work for a kimura but Facepuncher is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Vladski there.
Vladski trying to control from half guard but Facepuncher is working away.
Facepuncher controlling the position for now.
Facepuncher wants to control but Vladski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vladski seems to be looking for submissions.
Vladski winds up and cracks Facepuncher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vladski 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.
Facepuncher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vladski on the ground.
Vladski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Facepuncher is just riding it out for now. Vladski eventually gives up the hold.
Facepuncher trying to control here.
Vladski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Facepuncher could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vladski has cracked it and Facepuncher is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vladski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikolai Vladski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Butcher (ranked 6174 p4p, 6612 weight class) and Malum Est (ranked 622 p4p, 652 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashley Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malum Est!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Est lands with a kick to the temple. Butcher shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Est misses with a double jab.
Butcher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Est is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Butcher's half guard.
Butcher wants to control but Est is keeping busy.
Est is working for a submission of some sort.
Est controlling the action here.
Est in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Butcher tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Est!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malum Est!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Catara (ranked 6297 p4p, 6027 weight class) and Walter Hamilton (ranked 630 p4p, 616 weight class). Catara comes to the cage accompanied by Everlong. Hamilton has chosen A Perfect Circle - Hourglass as his entrance music. Dan Catara has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Catara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton tries to clinch
and Catara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hamilton's guard.
Catara content to stall in guard here.
Catara stands and steps away. Hamilton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Catara scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Catara controlling the pace.
Catara working Hamilton over with strikes.
Catara controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Catara is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Catara controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Catara frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hamilton looks winded!
Catara landing shots from mount.
Catara with good strikes from the mount here!
Catara controlling from mount.
Catara's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catara lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catara is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hamilton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Catara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hamilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Catara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Catara looking to secure an arm triangle but Hamilton defends it well.
Catara landing strikes, looking to finish!
Catara controlling the position easily from mount.
Catara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catara connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Catara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Catara lands a big shot to the head and Hamilton winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Catara!
Our winner, Dan Catara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Core (ranked 3805 p4p, 3086 weight class) and Knife Face (ranked 444 p4p, 389 weight class). Core comes into the arena with Undead blaring out of the sound system. Knife Face has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Core!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Knife Face!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Core fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Face feints the counter takedown.
Core pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Face tries for a takedown but Core circles away easily
and Core counters with a left and a right that stings Face.
Face shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Core's guard.
Core is trying to keep Face in close.
Core is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Face is working Core over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face stopping the sweep attempt from Core.
Face with a nice head shot there.
Face lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Core is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Face is aware though and is defending well.
Face lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Core is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Face lands a couple of digs.
Oh Core is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Face 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.
Face landing some decent shots from guard.
Face avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Core bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Face's guard.
Core prevents Face from getting back to his feet.
Core seems to have got his legs back now.
Core is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Face really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Core. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Core won't allow Face to get back to his feet.
Face keeping moving, preventing Core from controlling successfully.
Face wants to stand up but Core is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Core forces Face back against the cage and clinches.
Face takes an elbow to the temple.
Core jumps into guard, dragging Face to the mat.
Face content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Core has momentary wrist control but Face slips an elbow through the middle.
Face makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Core is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face pushing down on Core's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Core is staying active underneath Face, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Face looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Core looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Core is trying to control but can't.
Core is breathing heavily.
Face wants to lay and pray for a moment but Core keeps working.
That's four 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.
Face working over Core with some ground and pound. Core looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Core is looking for a sweep. Face is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Face 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.
Face winds up and cracks Core with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Face is keen to just control but Core is a slippery customer.
Face working Core over with strikes.
Face takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Core is trying to control but can't.
Face lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Core is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Knife Face will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Face closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Core quickly recovers to half guard.
Core wants to control but Face is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Face.
Core is trying to maintain the position but Face is very close to passing his half guard.
Face scores with a big shot! Core's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Core! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knife Face!
A pretty intense looking Knife Face took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
David Core spoke after the fight, saying 'I am going to work on my shortcomings to come back even stronger!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Koskitov (ranked 4949 p4p, 2605 weight class) and Will Nelson (ranked 463 p4p, 280 weight class). Koskitov comes to the cage accompanied by Тих бял Дунав. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Will Nelson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 London, Igor Koskitov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskitov swinging wildly here.
And Nelson tries to counter it with a takedown but Koskitov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nelson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koskitov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koskitov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nelson sprawls well initially but Koskitov persists and gets the takedown into half 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.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koskitov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koskitov's back!
Koskitov is taking damage to the body and head.
Koskitov rolls, trying to escape but Nelson keeps control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koskitov is keeping busy.
Nelson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskitov is taking damage to the body and head.
Koskitov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nelson.
Nelson looking to break Koskitov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Koskitov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nelson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Koskitov staying busy and making it hard for Nelson to control.
Nelson scores with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Koskitov taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Nelson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Nelson!
The defeated Igor Koskitov had this to say: 'опонентът ми е глупавият син на курва. Майната му и семейството му.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxx Lowman (ranked 5736 p4p, 6252 weight class) and Percy Lovett (ranked 580 p4p, 608 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxx Lowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Percy Lovett!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowman shoots for a takedown but Lovett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lowman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lovett swivels and escapes.
Lowman blocks a head kick by Lovett.
Lovett drops Lowman with a beautiful combination! Lowman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lovett is looking for the KO!
Lowman is rocked!
 It looks like Maxx Lowman has been cut.
No joy there for Lovett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Lovett tries to get set, Lowman tries to push him back and clinch up but Lovett manages to avoid the attempt.
Oh Lowman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lovett lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lowman is looking to close the distance but Lovett sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lowman crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lowman is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Percy Lovett!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Panda One (ranked 2542 p4p, 2358 weight class) and Abdul Kaloev (ranked 330 p4p, 308 weight class). Abdul Kaloev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda One!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abdul Kaloev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaloev gets the takedown into side control.
One tries to bench press Kaloev off him but Kaloev keeps the position.
Kaloev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaloev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
One can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaloev tries for a kimura but One is defending well.
Kaloev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, One has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on One's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kaloev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kaloev moves into full mount!
One working to try and regain half guard.
Kaloev moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, One has worked his arm free - good work by One!
One really is a fat lump.
One is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. One doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaloev.
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
One misses with some strikes from the bottom.
One won't allow Kaloev to pass to mount.
Kaloev throwing shots but One is blocking nicely.
Kaloev passes the guard and advances to mount!
One knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaloev on the ground.
One manages to regain half guard. Good work.
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One wants to control but Kaloev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from One's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kaloev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaloev passes to full mount!
Kaloev trying to control but One is having none of it.
One bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
One postures up.
Kaloev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaloev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One regains full guard. Nicely done.
One tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaloev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but One manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kaloev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
One postures up.
Kaloev pushes a forearm under One's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, One is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdul Kaloev!
Abdul Kaloev is the new middleweight champion!
Abdul Kaloev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fionn Cumhaill (ranked 1909 p4p, 5421 weight class) and Wolf Von Hardenberg (ranked 249 p4p, 562 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wolf Von Hardenberg enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fionn Cumhaill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wolf Von Hardenberg!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Hardenberg tries a low kick but Cumhaill avoids it.
Von Hardenberg lands a jab to the head.
Von Hardenberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cumhaill lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot lands for Von Hardenberg.
Von Hardenberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cumhaill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Wolf Von Hardenberg has been cut.
Von Hardenberg moves in looking to clinch but Cumhaill pushes him off.
Von Hardenberg walks into a jab.
Cumhaill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cumhaill throws a shot from downtown. Von Hardenberg moves away and avoids it.
Von Hardenberg misses with a looping right.
Cumhaill staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cumhaill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Hardenberg throws an overhand right that drops Cumhaill like a sack of potatoes! Von Hardenberg dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolf Von Hardenberg!
Our winner, Wolf Von Hardenberg, 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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