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Madness Insanity Vol 10 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between T. J. Romero (ranked 6841 p4p, 6471 weight class) and Terry Silver (ranked 712 p4p, 685 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, T. J. Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Silver!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero tries for a takedown but Silver circles away easily
enabling Silver to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like T. J. Romero has been cut.
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Romero with that takedown attempt.
Silver slaps away a takedown attempt from Romero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for T. J. Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero tries to score a body lock takedown but Silver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Silver.
Still in the clinch, Silver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silver lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Silver - that landed with a thud.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver scores with a hook to the body.
Silver works on Romero's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Silver on the inside.
Romero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Silver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Silver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero pushes off an throws an elbow but Silver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Silver has him pressed against the cage.
Silver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
 Romero is rocked!
Silver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Silver has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Romero seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Silver can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Silver working aggressively here.
Romero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silver smiles and moves away.
Romero swings widly with a right hand
and Silver counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Silver!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Maxwell Jr (ranked 6707 p4p, 5126 weight class) and Noj Senoj (ranked 660 p4p, 572 weight class). Maxwell Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Killshot - Eminem. Senoj comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Not stone cold kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kevin Maxwell Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Noj Senoj's chin.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Maxwell Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noj Senoj!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senoj misses with a double jab.
Maxwell Jr scores with a jab. Senoj acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 It looks like Noj Senoj has been cut.
Maxwell Jr closes the distance and pushes Senoj back into the cage.
Maxwell Jr misses with a body punch.
Senoj jumps guard but Maxwell Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maxwell Jr tries to break the clinch but Senoj is controlling the position.
Maxwell Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Senoj has double underhooks.
Senoj jumps guard and drags Maxwell Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Senoj 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.
Maxwell Jr wants to get up but he can't break Senoj's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maxwell Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Senoj has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Senoj is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell Jr keeping full guard, as Senoj tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Senoj chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senoj slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Senoj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Senoj prevents Maxwell Jr from getting back to his feet.
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.
Senoj is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Senoj gets to his feet - Maxwell Jr follows without any prompting.
Senoj fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maxwell Jr on the side of the head.
Senoj tries to clinch up.
Senoj is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Senoj connects with a solid leg kick.
Maxwell Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maxwell Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maxwell Jr throws a right hand that Senoj ducks under and follows up with a left that Senoj also avoids with ease.
Senoj changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Senoj lands with a straight right. Maxwell Jr didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senoj clinches up against the cage.
Maxwell Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maxwell Jr is trying to push Senoj away but Senoj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Senoj content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maxwell Jr is trying to break the clinch but Senoj has him pressed against the cage.
Senoj keeps control of Maxwell Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Senoj leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maxwell Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maxwell Jr has had enough of the clinch but Senoj keeps him there for the moment.
Senoj tries to work over Maxwell Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Senoj has Maxwell Jr pushed against the cage.
Maxwell Jr can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Senoj pulls guard.
Maxwell Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Senoj.
Maxwell Jr wanted to stand there but Senoj had control of the position.
Senoj is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Senoj has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maxwell Jr stands up and waves to Senoj to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donk. Maxwell Jr catches Senoj right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noj Senoj will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noj Senoj's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maxwell Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Maxwell Jr.
That kick from Senoj tenderised Maxwell Jr's leg. Maxwell Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kevin Maxwell Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Senoj shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Senoj was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Senoj is trying to get an arm triangle but Maxwell Jr is defending well.
Senoj landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senoj working the ground and pound but Maxwell Jr is defending the strikes.
Maxwell Jr wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Senoj seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Senoj takes a little break here. Maxwell Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Senoj has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kevin Maxwell Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Maxwell Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maxwell Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Senoj keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Senoj with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Senoj takes one to the side of the head.
Maxwell Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maxwell Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Senoj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Senoj lands a head kick!
Maxwell Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maxwell Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maxwell Jr misses with the combination.
And Senoj tries to counter it with a takedown but Maxwell Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senoj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Senoj closes the distance and pushes Maxwell Jr back into the cage.
Maxwell Jr is trying to force a seperation but Senoj has the dominant position.
Senoj has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maxwell Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Senoj jumps guard but Maxwell Jr stands there with Senoj around his waist. Senoj gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maxwell Jr tries to break free but Senoj pushes him back against the cage.
Senoj effectively controlling the action here.
Maxwell Jr tries to stall but Senoj uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maxwell Jr tries to break free but Senoj pushes him back against the cage.
Senoj wants the takedown. Maxwell Jr is fighting it off but Senoj persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maxwell Jr's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senoj postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Senoj thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maxwell Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Senoj dives into side control.
Senoj decides to stand up, so the ref orders Maxwell Jr to his feet.
Senoj throws a series of punches but Maxwell Jr moves out of range.
Maxwell Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Senoj counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxwell Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Senoj is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noj Senoj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noj Senoj's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Senoj circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maxwell Jr dips to his left and cracks Senoj with an uppercut!
Senoj misses with a few strikes there.
Maxwell Jr looks to land a combination but Senoj avoids it well.
Maxwell Jr lands with a right hand.
Senoj looks to land a body kick but Maxwell Jr moved away.
Senoj on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Senoj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maxwell Jr misses with the combination.
Senoj swats away the attempt to clinch by Maxwell Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell Jr lands with a nice combination. Senoj backs away looking to recover.
Maxwell Jr scores with a jab to the head.
 Senoj is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxwell Jr throws an overhand right that drops Senoj like a sack of potatoes! Maxwell Jr dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Maxwell Jr!
Post fight, Kevin Maxwell Jr took to the microphone: 'Hey pussy are you still there? '.
Noj Senoj spoke after the fight, saying 'yo they drugged me dog, they gave me some wack ass drugged water, aint no body beat me homie.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naser Oric (ranked 6169 p4p, 5453 weight class) and Mancheau Labaronc (ranked 577 p4p, 527 weight class). Mancheau Labaronc has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Naser Oric's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Naser Oric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mancheau Labaronc!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oric fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Labaronc throws a right and a left that Oric avoids nicely.
Labaronc with the inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Oric.
It looks like Mancheau Labaronc has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Oric. Beautiful body shot.
Labaronc throws a head kick but Oric moves out of range.
Oric lands a head shot.
Labaronc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Labaronc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Labaronc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oric manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Labaronc swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oric counters with a nice body shot.
Labaronc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oric scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oric misses with a wild combination.
Mancheau Labaronc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oric works the jab nicely.
Oric avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Labaronc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oric lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Labaronc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oric lands a nice hook to Labaronc's body. Labaronc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Labaronc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oric swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oric lands with a shot to the body.
Labaronc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by Oric.
Jab, jab by Oric - just one landing.
Oric tests Labaronc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oric connects with a single shot there.
Oric is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oric dips to his left and cracks Labaronc with an uppercut!
Oric takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Labaronc throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oric.
Labaronc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labaronc takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Oric has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Oric avoids the head kick by Labaronc.
A quick step to the side and Oric tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Labaronc looks winded!
Oric avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Labaronc scores with a head kick. Oric tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oric lands a nice looking body shot.
Labaronc misses with a series of wild punches.
Labaronc takes one on the button.
Oric lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Labaronc works Oric's body with a nice hook.
Oric lands a nice shot to the body.
Oric with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oric digs a good body shot into Labaronc's ribs.
Oric connects with the punch.
Labaronc tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oric bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Labaronc's head.
Oric connects with a body shot that sends Labaronc's belly button to the back.
Oric cracks Labaronc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Oric there.
Labaronc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oric finds it's way round the side to connect with Labaronc's head.
A jab from Oric does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Oric.
Labaronc ducks right into an uppercut from Oric.
Oric ducks under a wild hook from Labaronc.
Oric scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oric scores with the left hand. Labaronc knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oric. Labaronc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Oric.
Oric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Labaronc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Labaronc moves in looking to clinch but Oric pushes him off.
Labaronc has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oric lands a nice shot to the body.
Oric scores with a shot to the body.
Oric looks to land a combination. Labaronc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Labaronc takes one to the chin there.
Oric bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Labaronc's head backwards.
Labaronc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oric scores with a nice head shot.
Labaronc is rocked!
Oric comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oric is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Labaronc ducks right into an uppercut from Oric.
Oric lands with a nice body punch.
Labaronc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oric scores with a hook.
Oric scores with a nice strike.
Oric throws a series of punches but Labaronc moves out of range.
Labaronc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naser Oric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mancheau Labaronc's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Labaronc tries a head kick but it misses.
Oric connects with a crisp jab.
Oric connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Labaronc's hands.
Labaronc throws a head kick that half lands.
Oric fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Labaronc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oric uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Labaronc throws a head kick that misses
and Oric counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oric lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oric darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Labaronc misses with a few strikes there.
Oric swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Labaronc throws a front kick that sends Oric stumbling back into the cage.
Labaronc avoids the body shot from Oric.
Labaronc is breathing heavily.
Oric takes a swing at Labaronc's ribcage but misses.
Labaronc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mancheau Labaronc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Labaronc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oric lands a jab.
A jab from Oric does it's job there.
Labaronc tries to clinch there but Oric circles away.
Oric throws a good cross that connects.
Oric takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oric dips to his left and cracks Labaronc with an uppercut!
Labaronc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oric looks to score with a jab to the body but Labaronc is just out of range.
Oric comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oric lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oric with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Labaronc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oric connects with a body shot that sends Labaronc's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Oric. That snapped Labaronc's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labaronc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oric bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oric scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oric scores with a nice right hand.
Labaronc is still on wobbly legs! Can Oric finish him?
Oric moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oric clobbers Labaronc with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Labaronc seems to have recovered his senses.
Labaronc is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oric.
Good shot there by Oric.
Oric bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Labaronc's head.
Naser Oric is winning the standup battle so far.
Oric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oric connects with the punch.
Oric lands with a shot to the body.
Oric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Labaronc was well out of range. Poor timing from Oric.
Oric misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oric with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oric moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Labaronc throws a wild body kick that Oric sees coming a mile off.
Oric lands with a straight right. Labaronc didn't see that one coming.
Labaronc tries to clinch but Oric is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Oric as he connects with a hook.
Oric scores with the left hand. Labaronc knows he should have avoided that one.
Oric ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Labaronc doesn't seem bothered though.
Oric lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Labaronc doesn't seem bothered though.
Labaronc tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Oric jabs Labaronc right on the nose. Labaronc blinks but takes it well.
Oric lands a right hook to the body.
Labaronc throws a hook but Oric avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oric scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Labaronc.
Oric scores with a jab to the body.
Oric lands a nice looking body shot.
Oric ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Labaronc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Labaronc walks into a jab.
Labaronc throws a head kick that Oric semi-blocks.
Oric lands a nice shot that snaps Labaronc's head back.
Oric scores with a jab.
Oric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Labaronc can do to turn this around?
Labaronc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Labaronc misses with a leg kick
letting Oric counter with a right hand.
Oric lands a nice shot to the body.
Labaronc misses with a right hand
and Oric makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naser Oric dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mancheau Labaronc's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Oric fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Labaronc misses with a series of wild punches.
Labaronc throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oric throws a hook to the side of Labaronc's head but Labaronc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Labaronc.
Oric throws a lazy right hand but Labaronc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Labaronc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oric scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Labaronc lands with a kick to the temple. Oric shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labaronc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oric circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oric is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Labaronc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Labaronc doesn't manage to clinch there - Oric circles away.
Oric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Labaronc manages to avoid it.
And Labaronc tries to counter it with a takedown but Oric pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Labaronc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labaronc walks into a left hand.
Labaronc throws a sloppy head kick
and Oric counters with a left to the body.
Labaronc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oric throws a combination. Labaronc tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Labaronc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Labaronc tries to get set, Oric tries to push him back and clinch up but Labaronc manages to avoid the attempt.
Oric comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oric lands with a hook. Labaronc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oric thuds a left hand into Labaronc's body.
Oric stuns Labaronc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oric lands a really nice looking cross but Labaronc seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oric scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Labaronc misses
enabling Oric to counter with a crisp jab.
Oric lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oric checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oric with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oric digs a good hook to Labaronc's body.
Sloppy strikes from Oric. Those never looked like landing.
Oric works Labaronc's body with a nice hook.
Oric uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Labaronc has time to react.
Labaronc throws a wild body kick that Oric sees coming a mile off.
Oric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Labaronc doesn't seem bothered though.
Oric keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oric connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oric.
Oric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oric getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Labaronc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labaronc tries to clinch but Oric is having none of it.
Oric sizes up Labaronc with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oric jabs Labaronc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Labaronc scoring well with a low kick there.
Oric paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Oric.
Oric connects with a looping right hand.
Labaronc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oric lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oric ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Labaronc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Labaronc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Labaronc wants to counter the offense by Oric and move into the clinch position.
Labaronc clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oric misses the shot to the body.
Labaronc slips under a jab from Oric.
Oric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Labaronc throws a head kick that misses.
Oric on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Labaronc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oric.
That kick from Labaronc tenderised Oric's leg. Oric is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oric connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Labaronc tries a head kick but it misses.
Oric bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Labaronc's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Labaronc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oric connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oric jabs Labaronc right on the nose. Labaronc blinks but takes it well.
Mancheau Labaronc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naser Oric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oric with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naser Oric showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oric, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naser Oric!
Our winner, Naser Oric, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty McVay (ranked 5659 p4p, 5518 weight class) and Ryan Koling (ranked 551 p4p, 542 weight class). Koling has chosen SonReal - Everywhere We Go as his entrance music. Ryan Koling is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scotty McVay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Koling!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVay tries to bum rush Koling with a series of wild strikes but Koling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koling rushes McVay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koling.
Koling digs a right hand underneath McVay's ribcage. McVay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koling lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koling drops McVay onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McVay is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McVay is rocked!
It looks like Scotty McVay has been cut.
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!
Koling lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McVay to his knees! Koling keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Koling!
A relieved looking Ryan Koling thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Gallero (ranked 5197 p4p, 5157 weight class) and Zachary Neer Neer (ranked 511 p4p, 508 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marvin Gallero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachary Neer Neer!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gallero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Neer takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gallero.
Gallero jabs at Neer's body.
Neer instigates a clinch.
Neer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neer forces Gallero back against the cage and clinches.
Gallero is looking to control Neer's arms but Neer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gallero has his back to the cage.
Neer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gallero avoids it.
Gallero tries to break the clinch but Neer is controlling the position.
Gallero is trying to push Neer away but Neer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Neer successfully pulls guard.
Gallero trying to control the position from guard on top but Neer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neer 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 one minute gone in the round.
Neer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gallero won't allow Neer to pass to mount.
Gallero wants to get back to full guard but Neer has mounted him!
Neer prevents Gallero from getting the reversal.
Neer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Neer controlling the pace for now.
Gallero tries to reverse the position but Neer maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallero avoids a series of strikes thrown by Neer.
Neer prevents Gallero from getting the reversal.
Neer controlling the position easily from mount.
Gallero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Neer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gallero hang on?
Neer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Neer misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Neer prevents Gallero from getting the reversal.
That's four 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.
Gallero tries to lock up and control but Neer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Neer content just to control the position here.
Neer lands a big elbow.
Neer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neer landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Neer Neer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Neer moves into the clinch successfully.
Gallero taking a breather.
Neer jumps into guard, dragging Gallero to the mat.
Gallero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Neer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gallero defends well.
Neer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neer pulls Gallero in close to his closed guard and prevents Gallero from doing any damage or advancing position.
Neer wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer keeping moving, preventing Gallero from controlling successfully.
Neer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallero passes Neer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neer is not content to let Gallero control the position.
Neer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Neer gets full guard.
Gallero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Neer is proving hard to escape from.
Neer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neer trying to control the position.
Gallero trying to control the position from guard on top but Neer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gallero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neer pushes Gallero up against the cage in a clinch.
Neer manages to break the clinch.
Gallero scores with a jab. Neer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gallero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gallero shoots in for a double leg but Neer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Neer moves into range and clinches up with Gallero.
Gallero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neer jumps into guard, dragging Gallero to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallero passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gallero trying to control the action but Neer is working from the bottom.
Neer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neer is refusing to be controlled, as Gallero sits in half guard.
Neer wants to improve his position but Gallero is controlling well.
That's four 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.
Gallero is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Neer trying to hold on to Gallero's head to control him but Gallero postures up.
Neer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neer is pressing down on Gallero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Neer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gallero defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neer is breathing heavily.
Gallero prevents Neer from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neer looking to control but Gallero passes into half guard.
Neer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Neer Neer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gallero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gallero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gallero.
Gallero scores with a nice head shot.
Gallero throws a nice looking combination but Neer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gallero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neer on the side of the head.
Gallero gets caught napping as Neer dives in and scores a takedown. Gallero manages to retain guard.
Neer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gallero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neer stands and throws Gallero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gallero throwing shots but Neer is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer controlling the position for now.
Gallero is pressing down on Neer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Neer is holding on for now.
Neer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gallero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gallero has passed into side control.
Neer regains half guard, as Gallero was trying to land strikes.
Gallero trying to mount his opponent but Neer defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neer is trying to maintain the position but Gallero is very close to passing his half guard.
Neer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gallero stopping the sweep attempt from Neer.
Gallero throwing strikes but missing.
Gallero trying to control the position from guard on top but Neer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallero is really struggling to control Neer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gallero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neer controls Gallero momentarily but Gallero frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gallero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gallero looking to sit in guard and control but Neer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gallero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Neer stacks Gallero on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Neer!
Neer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gallero will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallero prevents Neer from moving into mount.
Marvin Gallero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zachary Neer Neer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gallero is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neer wants to pass the guard but Gallero is defending well.
Neer controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neer is looking to take a break and control but Gallero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marvin Gallero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Neer 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Neer Neer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Amaru Shakur (ranked 3293 p4p, 5330 weight class) and Mario Santos (ranked 306 p4p, 427 weight class). Mario Santos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amaru Shakur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mario Santos!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Amaru Shakur has been cut.
A lazy left from Santos finds it's target.
Shakur lands a jab to the head.
Shakur misses with an uppercut
and Santos counters with a series of strikes. Shakur will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos tries to bum rush Shakur with a series of wild strikes but Shakur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Shakur misses the target.
Shakur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Santos lands a nice hook to Shakur's body. Shakur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santos punishes Shakur's body with a nice straight punch.
Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shakur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Santos scores with a punch to the head.
Shakur needs to keep his hands up - Santos had a free shot at his head there.
Santos scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Santos coming out on top.
Shakur is rocked!
Santos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shakur rather than just go for the knockout.
Santos drops Shakur with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Shakur! Santos dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Santos!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wallace Everett (ranked 3219 p4p, 5963 weight class) and Bruno Sultan (ranked 299 p4p, 447 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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153
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wallace Everett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Sultan !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sultan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sultan wants it to stay on the feet.
Everett tries for a takedown but Sultan circles away easily
so Sultan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sultan wants to stand but Everett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Everett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Everett tries to get out of the position.
Everett trying to keep a closed guard but Sultan is proving a slippery customer.
Sultan trying to control but Everett is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultan is sitting in close to Everett's body. Everett has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sultan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sultan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Everett.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wallace Everett!
During a confident post fight interview, Wallace Everett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Monty Proffit (ranked 2365 p4p, 4652 weight class) and Rousso Phobe (ranked 122 p4p, 217 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monty Proffit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rousso Phobe!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phobe shoots and misses
and Proffit counters with a good low kick that Phobe was not able to check.
Proffit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Proffit.
Phobe wants to counter with a clinch but Proffit pushes him away.
Phobe gets the takedown into side control.
The referee asks Phobe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Phobe prefers to stall for the moment though.
Phobe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Proffit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phobe slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proffit is looking to reverse the position.
Phobe controlling from side mount.
Proffit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phobe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Proffit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Phobe's guard! Nice work there by Proffit!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Phobe can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proffit looking to pass the guard.
Phobe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Proffit is one step ahead there.
Proffit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Proffit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Proffit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phobe is looking to stand up but Proffit isn't so interested in that idea.
Phobe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Proffit's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proffit 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.
Phobe 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.
Phobe controlling from the top position.
Proffit keeping full guard, as Phobe tries to pass.
Phobe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Phobe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proffit wants to sweep here but Phobe controlling him for the moment.
Phobe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Proffit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phobe looking to score a takedown here. Proffit is defending well but Phobe drives through and ends up in Proffit's guard.
Phobe preventing the sweep.
Phobe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Proffit is trying to control the position but Phobe postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proffit pulls Phobe in close to his closed guard and prevents Phobe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Phobe 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Proffit manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Monty Proffit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Proffit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phobe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Phobe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Proffit throws an elbow that misses. Phobe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Proffit's guard. Nice move by Phobe!
Phobe trying to control the position from guard on top but Proffit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proffit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phobe pushing down on Proffit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Phobe trying to control from half guard but Proffit is working away.
Proffit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Phobe.
Phobe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Phobe connects with a nice short shot to Proffit's temple.
Proffit is trying to stand.
Phobe working Proffit over with strikes.
Proffit is defending against the submission attempts here by Phobe.
Phobe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proffit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Phobe wants to advance to full mount but Proffit doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Phobe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Proffit wants to stand and escape but Phobe is having none of it.
Phobe passes Proffit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proffit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Phobe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Phobe lands a nice short elbow.
Phobe trying to mount his opponent but Proffit defends it.
Proffit is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Well, if Phobe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Phobe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phobe throwing shots but Proffit is blocking nicely.
Phobe is taking a breather. Proffit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Proffit has Phobe up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phobe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Phobe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rousso Phobe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Phobe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Proffit has Phobe up against the cage in a clinch.
Phobe breaks from the clinch.
Phobe forces Proffit back against the cage and clinches.
Proffit stops a takedown attempt from Phobe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phobe tries to pull guard but Proffit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Phobe manages to break the clinch.
Proffit clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phobe is trying to pull guard but Proffit has him pressed against the cage.
Monty Proffit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rousso Phobe.
Phobe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Proffit walks away with a smile on his face. Phobe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Proffit rushes Phobe and presses him up against the cage.
Proffit tries to land knees in the clinch but Phobe avoids the damage to the body.
Proffit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Proffit as Phobe shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Proffit as Phobe shoots in.
Proffit dives in for a single leg takedown but Phobe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Phobe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Phobe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Proffit smiles and moves away.
Proffit dives in and scores a takedown into Phobe's guard.
Phobe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proffit wants to stand but Phobe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Proffit gets to his feet - Phobe follows without any prompting.
Phobe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Proffit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Phobe!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phobe tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Phobe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Proffit is controlling him well.
Proffit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proffit works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Phobe is looking for a sweep.
Phobe dodges the ground and pound from Proffit.
Proffit working the ground and pound.
Proffit is trying to get an arm triangle but Phobe is defending well.
Phobe tries to buck Proffit off but Proffit is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phobe keeps trying to improve his position.
Phobe throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Proffit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Phobe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Proffit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phobe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Proffit stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monty Proffit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Proffit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monty Proffit!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erl Jonsen (ranked 1822 p4p, 2689 weight class) and Vitaly Ovcharenko (ranked 257 p4p, 357 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erl Jonsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaly Ovcharenko!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovcharenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jonsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jonsen motions for Ovcharenko to come forward. Jonsen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ovcharenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jonsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Vitaly Ovcharenko has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Jonsen.
Jonsen throws a low kick, looking for Ovcharenko's leg but Ovcharenko calmly moves out of range.
Ovcharenko looks to throw the jab but Jonsen is out of range.
Jonsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ovcharenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jonsen. Jonsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Ovcharenko throws a right hand that Jonsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jonsen also avoids with ease.
Ovcharenko scores with a body shot.
Jonsen moves away from the strike by Ovcharenko.
Jonsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jonsen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Ovcharenko. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Jonsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jonsen throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body kick from Jonsen.
The crowd cheers as Ovcharenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jonsen doesn't seem phased though.
Jonsen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ovcharenko eats them both and turns towards Jonsen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovcharenko misses the jab.
Jonsen pushes Ovcharenko away with a front kick.
Jonsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ovcharenko lands a head kick. Jonsen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ovcharenko looks winded!
Jonsen scores with a punch to the head.
Jonsen lands a jab.
Ovcharenko is rocked!
That has opened up Vitaly Ovcharenko's cut even more.
Jonsen cracks Ovcharenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ovcharenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Jonsen finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Jonsen.
Ovcharenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ovcharenko drops his hands for a split second and Jonsen immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Ovcharenko face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Jonsen follows up with a right hand that knocks Ovcharenko into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Erl Jonsen!
Erl Jonsen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atte Savitaipale (ranked 1824 p4p, 3052 weight class) and Sam Spencer (ranked 42 p4p, 84 weight class). Savitaipale comes to the cage accompanied by Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savitaipale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savitaipale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spencer doesn't seem bothered though.
Savitaipale decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spencer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spencer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale is taking a breather. Spencer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Savitaipale throwing shots but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Well, if Savitaipale is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Spencer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spencer is holding on for now.
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Spencer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spencer is trying to stand back up but Savitaipale is controlling him
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Spencer's hands, connecting with Spencer's forehead.
Spencer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale.
Spencer 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spencer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Savitaipale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there.
Savitaipale is working for a submission of some sort.
Savitaipale seems to be looking for submissions.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Savitaipale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savitaipale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spencer keeps working.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Spencer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spencer is holding on for now.
Spencer taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Savitaipale throwing shots but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Spencer is trying to stand back up but Savitaipale is controlling him
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savitaipale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savitaipale lands with a punch from half guard.
Savitaipale is nestled in close to Spencer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savitaipale wants to take a breather but Spencer is having none of it.
Spencer looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Savitaipale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spencer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spencer is rocked!
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spencer is still in real trouble! Can Savitaipale finish him?
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Spencer seems to have recovered his senses.
Savitaipale is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Savitaipale winds up and cracks Spencer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savitaipale is trying to control. Spencer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savitaipale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale thows a huge punch but Spencer dodges it nicely.
Spencer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savitaipale wants to take a breather but Spencer is having none of it.
Savitaipale frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spencer is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spencer?
Savitaipale lands a big shot there that rocks Spencer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale lands a big shot there that rocks Spencer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Savitaipale is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spencer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Savitaipale loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Spencer scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Savitaipale land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Savitaipale stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atte Savitaipale!
During a confident post fight interview, Atte Savitaipale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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