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Birth of a Warrior Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Braydon Harms (ranked 24799 p4p, 25074 weight class) and Prokop Urbanovsky (ranked 752 p4p, 789 weight class). Urbanovsky has chosen Hella Fuego as his entrance music. Braydon Harms has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Braydon Harms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prokop Urbanovsky!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harms shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Urbanovsky's guard.
Harms wants to control from the top but Urbanovsky keeps moving.
Harms postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Urbanovsky is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harms, into his guard.
Harms has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Urbanovsky should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Harms has tightened it up now! Urbanovsky should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Braydon Harms!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Choto Kanabe (ranked 5652 p4p, 6752 weight class) and Rahul Ablack (ranked 172 p4p, 191 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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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Choto Kanabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahul Ablack!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanabe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ablack.
Ablack keeps the fight on the outside.
Kanabe has closed the distance and engaged Ablack in a clinch.
Ablack blocks a body shot from Kanabe.
Kanabe has Ablack pressed against the cage.
Kanabe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ablack is looking to break free of the clinch but Kanabe has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanabe lands a left hand.
Kanabe lands an elbow just above Ablack 's eye.
 It looks like Rahul Ablack has been cut.
Kanabe taking a breather.
The referee calls for Kanabe to work.
Kanabe seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ablack prevents a body shot from Kanabe.
Ablack blocks a body shot from Kanabe.
Kanabe lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ablack as Kanabe tries to tie him up.
Kanabe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kanabe.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Choto Kanabe.
Ablack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kanabe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kanabe is looking to counter punch.
Kanabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ablack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ablack shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kanabe has one foot on Ablack's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ablack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kanabe stuffs the takedown attempt from Ablack. Ablack gets slowly back to his feet.
Kanabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kanabe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ablack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kanabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ablack shoots in and drives through. Kanabe sprawls well.
Choto Kanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahul Ablack.
Kanabe rushes Ablack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kanabe.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kanabe lands a shoulder strike.
Kanabe looking for a takedown.
Kanabe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ablack up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ablack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kanabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ablack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kanabe slows down the pace here.
Kanabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanabe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ablack clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kanabe controls the action.
Kanabe tries to keep control of the position but Ablack is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanabe just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanabe scores with punches from the back.
Kanabe controlling the position well here. Ablack rolled but Kanabe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kanabe lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ablack hold on?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Choto Kanabe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rahul Ablack's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kanabe forces Ablack back against the cage and clinches.
Kanabe lands a body punch.
Ablack tries to pull guard but Kanabe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ablack's elbow.
Ablack is trying to pull guard but Kanabe has him pressed against the cage.
Ablack wants to break free but Kanabe has control.
Kanabe lands with a right to the head.
Ablack tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanabe avoids the damage to the body.
Kanabe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ablack up against the cage.
Kanabe lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ablack is trying to force a seperation but Kanabe has the dominant position.
Choto Kanabe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Kanabe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanabe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ablack up against the cage.
Ablack is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kanabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Ablack controls his hands.
Kanabe can't find room to land a body shot as Ablack controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ablack.
Kanabe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ablack takes a shot to the head.
Ablack is trying to break the clinch but Kanabe is controlling him.
Ablack is looking to take this one to the mat.
Choto Kanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahul Ablack.
Kanabe works on Ablack's body with a couple of short punches.
Ablack is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Kanabe.
Kanabe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Rahul Ablack's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kanabe.
Kanabe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ablack is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kanabe dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanabe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kanabe controls the position.
Kanabe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ablack can do to turn this around?
Kanabe is trying to get an arm triangle but Ablack is defending well.
Kanabe working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanabe is working Ablack over with some ground and pound from side control.
The cut above Rahul Ablack's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kanabe remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kanabe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kanabe working away.
Ablack taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ablack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kanabe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kanabe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ablack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kanabe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Ablack is not content to let Kanabe control the position.
Ablack takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kanabe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ablack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kanabe scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanabe working the head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Choto Kanabe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rahul Ablack's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kanabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rahul Ablack's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Choto Kanabe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 4244 p4p, 6616 weight class) and Vicente Guevara (ranked 459 p4p, 595 weight class). Karelin comes into the arena with Oy to Ne Vecher blaring out of the sound system. Vicente Guevara is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksandr Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vicente Guevara!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin loads up on a big right hand but Guevara slips the punch.
Guevara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karelin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karelin looks to land a left hand but Guevara moved out of range nicely.
Karelin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guevara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karelin.
Ground and pound from Karelin.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karelin lands a nice short elbow.
Guevara tries to kick Karelin off but Karelin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Karelin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karelin moves nicely into side control.
Karelin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Guevara some visible discomfort.
Guevara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karelin is working Guevara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Karelin staying calm.
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!
Karelin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Guevara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karelin working the body and head with strikes.
Karelin crunches a massive hammerfist down on Guevara - he's out! Karelin Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aleksandr Karelin!
A relieved looking Aleksandr Karelin 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Seok Yi (ranked 3075 p4p, 2608 weight class) and Michael Bostic (ranked 305 p4p, 266 weight class). Yi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chris Travis - We Up. Bostic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Move kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 Las Vegas, Seok Yi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Bostic!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bostic swats away the attempt to clinch by Yi.
Bostic drives through with a takedown into Yi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yi, not yet.
Bostic landing with the ground and pound.
Bostic won't allow Yi to sweep him here.
Bostic landing some decent shots from guard.
Yi has Bostic pulled in close to control his posture.
Yi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bostic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yi's back!
Bostic keeps control of the position as Yi tries to break free.
Yi turns into Bostic and is now in his guard.
Bostic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yi controlling from the top position.
Bostic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi 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.
Yi pulls Bostic in close to prevent any damage.
Yi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bostic postures up.
Bostic stopping the sweep attempt from Yi.
Yi controlling the position.
Bostic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yi has his hands on Bostic's head, controlling the position.
Bostic stopping the sweep attempt from Yi.
Bostic wants to pass the guard but Yi is keeping the position.
Bostic throwing strikes but missing.
Bostic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yi's head.
Yi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Bostic from controlling successfully.
Bostic working some strikes from top position.
Yi trying to keep a closed guard but Bostic is proving a slippery customer.
Yi is pulling down on Bostic's head. It's preventing any offense from Bostic, at least for the moment.
Bostic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yi working a defensive guard here.
Yi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bostic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yi's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bostic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bostic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yi keeping full guard, as Bostic tries to pass.
Bostic being controlled here momentarily.
Bostic chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bostic won't allow Yi to sweep him here.
Yi keeping full guard, as Bostic tries to pass.
Yi has momentary wrist control but Bostic slips an elbow through the middle.
Bostic trying to control but Yi is working from the bottom.
Yi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bostic stands up over Yi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bostic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bostic trying to control the position from guard on top but Yi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yi has momentary wrist control but Bostic slips an elbow through the middle.
 Yi is rocked!
Yi 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.
Oh Yi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yi seems to have got his legs back now.
Yi looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bostic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Bostic from controlling successfully.
Bostic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bostic trying to control the position from guard on top but Yi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bostic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bostic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bostic is working Yi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yi is on top in guard.
Bostic 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.
Bostic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yi is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yi wants to control from the top but Bostic keeps moving.
Bostic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yi is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bostic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bostic gets the takedown into side control.
Yi struggling a bit here.
Yi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bostic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yi keeps working.
Yi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yi working a defensive guard but Bostic manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bostic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yi struggling a bit here.
Yi tries to buck Bostic off but Bostic is having none of it.
Yi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bostic scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Yi is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bostic can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Bostic!
A very excited looking Michael Bostic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Nut Shot (ranked 2543 p4p, 2409 weight class) and Dosh Oh (ranked 313 p4p, 292 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Nut Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dosh Oh!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nut Shot gets caught napping as Oh dives in and scores a takedown. Nut Shot manages to retain guard.
Nut Shot is looking for a triangle but Oh pushes his legs off easily.
Nut Shot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nut Shot is tightening it up a little... Oh has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Oh reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Oh taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nut Shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maximus Nut Shot!
A relieved looking Maximus Nut Shot 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Grochowik (ranked 2658 p4p, 2720 weight class) and Ksiolajidebt Olatunji (ranked 374 p4p, 383 weight class). Grochowik comes into the arena with I'm a Soldier 2Pac blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Grochowik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ksiolajidebt Olatunji!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olatunji takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grochowik scores with the left hand. Olatunji knows he should have avoided that one.
Grochowik throws a lazy right hand but Olatunji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Grochowik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Olatunji shoots in for a double leg but Grochowik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olatunji shoots in and drives through. Grochowik sprawls well.
Olatunji fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adam Grochowik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ksiolajidebt Olatunji.
Olatunji has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Olatunji there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Ksiolajidebt Olatunji has been cut.
Olatunji takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grochowik lands with a straight right. Olatunji didn't see that one coming.
Grochowik drops Olatunji with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Olatunji looks back up at him and smiles so Grochowik waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Olatunji is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grochowik circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Olatunji tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Grochowik wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Grochowik!
A very excited looking Adam Grochowik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tourney Warrior (ranked 2593 p4p, 2624 weight class) and Harris Reed (ranked 264 p4p, 268 weight class). Reed has chosen Beethoven's 5th Symphony as his entrance music. Tourney Warrior 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tourney Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harris Reed!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Reed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt.
Warrior looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reed feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warrior is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior wants to stand and escape but Reed is having none of it.
Reed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warrior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed is pushing down on Warrior's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warrior is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed wants to pass to mount but Warrior is defending the position.
Reed throwing shots but Warrior is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is working for a kimura but Warrior is defending it quite comfortably.
Warrior is trying to stand back up but Reed is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reed trying to mount his opponent but Warrior defends it.
Reed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Warrior sees it coming and defends easily.
Reed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Warrior won't allow Reed to pass to mount.
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Warrior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reed wants to pass to mount but Warrior is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Warrior!
Warrior avoids a series of strikes thrown by Reed.
Reed wants to take Warrior's back here but Warrior is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Reed goes for an armbar but Warrior turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Warrior.
Reed isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Warrior stacks Reed 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 Warrior!
Reed is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Warrior is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed is desperately trying to improve his position but Warrior has a good base and remains in mount.
Reed wants to hold on but Warrior pushes him away.
Reed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Warrior tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harris Reed will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Warrior misses with a lunging right hand
and Reed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Warrior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warrior tries to get out of the position.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reed slips nicely into half guard.
Reed throwing shots but Warrior is blocking nicely.
Reed is keen to just control but Warrior is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reed is pressing down on Warrior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warrior is holding on for now.
Reed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reed is working for a kimura but Warrior is defending it quite comfortably.
Reed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Warrior!
Warrior is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Reed is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Reed extends the arm and Warrior is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harris Reed!
During a confident post fight interview, Harris Reed 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Chukwu Adeoluwa (ranked 2301 p4p, 2326 weight class) and Jim Lahey (ranked 240 p4p, 245 weight class). Jim Lahey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chukwu Adeoluwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Lahey!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adeoluwa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lahey scores with a decent looking hook.
Adeoluwa shoots in and gets a takedown into Lahey's guard.
Lahey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa distracts Lahey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lahey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adeoluwa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adeoluwa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lahey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adeoluwa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adeoluwa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adeoluwa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adeoluwa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeoluwa is in close to Lahey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lahey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes but missing.
Adeoluwa connects with a couple of short punches.
Adeoluwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lahey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes from guard but Lahey blocks nicely.
Adeoluwa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lahey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa stands and throws Lahey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Adeoluwa crashes against the mat.
Lahey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Adeoluwa.
Sloppy strikes there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lahey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adeoluwa is trying to get an arm triangle but Lahey is defending well.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa lands some shots froms side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lahey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adeoluwa grinds an elbow into Lahey's temple.
Lahey stops Adeoluwa from passing to mount.
Adeoluwa is putting a hurting on Lahey here, landing some big shots from side control.
Adeoluwa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lahey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Adeoluwa in side control, throwing shots but Lahey defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahey tries to improve position but can't.
Adeoluwa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Adeoluwa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lahey down.
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Lahey is working from the bottom.
Adeoluwa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Adeoluwa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Adeoluwa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Adeoluwa looking to finish with strikes here!
Adeoluwa looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lahey as he avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lahey.
Lahey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adeoluwa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lahey's waist but Lahey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adeoluwa off to one side.
Adeoluwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lahey can do to turn this around?
Adeoluwa walks into a jab.
Adeoluwa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lahey's guard.
Adeoluwa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adeoluwa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adeoluwa postures up.
Lahey seems keen to control Adeoluwa's posture.
Adeoluwa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adeoluwa throws a big right hand that misses.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Lahey is working from the bottom.
Lahey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adeoluwa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adeoluwa postures up in Lahey's guard and throws a big left but Lahey blocks it.
Adeoluwa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lahey managing to control the position.
Adeoluwa with a nice head shot there.
Adeoluwa is looking to work some ground and pound but Lahey has wrist control.
Adeoluwa throws a big right hand that misses.
Adeoluwa postures up and lands a big shot to Lahey's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa landing with the ground and pound.
Adeoluwa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Lahey is keeping the position.
Adeoluwa throws an elbow that misses. Lahey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adeoluwa's guard. Nice move by Lahey!
Adeoluwa controlling Lahey's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa 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.
Lahey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adeoluwa is keeping the position for now.
Adeoluwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Lahey looking to pass the guard.
Adeoluwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Adeoluwa, not yet.
Chukwu Adeoluwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adeoluwa is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by Lahey.
Lahey scores with a nice right hand.
Adeoluwa gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lahey is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chukwu Adeoluwa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lahey as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Lahey misses its intended target.
Adeoluwa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lahey connects with a body shot.
Lahey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lahey throws out a powerful jab.
Lahey digs a good hook to Adeoluwa's body.
Nice uppercut there from Lahey.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adeoluwa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jim Lahey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lahey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lahey throws out the jab.
Lahey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Adeoluwa fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adeoluwa looks for a takedown but Lahey sprawls well.
Lahey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeoluwa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adeoluwa is looking to work some ground and pound but Lahey has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeoluwa throws a big right hand that misses.
Adeoluwa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lahey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lahey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lahey!
Lahey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adeoluwa keeps working.
Adeoluwa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lahey's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Adeoluwa gets back to full guard.
Jim Lahey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adeoluwa is keeping the position for now.
Lahey wants to get up but he can't break Adeoluwa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Adeoluwa is pulling down on Lahey's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey wants to pass the guard but Adeoluwa is keeping the position.
Adeoluwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adeoluwa is looking to stand up but Lahey isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lahey wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adeoluwa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adeoluwa prevents Lahey from improving his position.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but Lahey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lahey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Lahey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adeoluwa 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chukwu Adeoluwa!
A relieved looking Chukwu Adeoluwa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jim Lahey was interviewed post fight and said 'I just haven't been the same since my Bo Bandy left me.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martins Verdins (ranked 2828 p4p, 2142 weight class) and Punchy McPunchist (ranked 110 p4p, 86 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Martins Verdins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Punchy McPunchist!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verdins moves out of range of the strikes.
McPunchist throws out a loose jab but Verdins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verdins slips a jab from McPunchist.
Verdins slips a jab from McPunchist.
McPunchist lands with a hook. Verdins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 It looks like Martins Verdins has been cut.
Verdins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McPunchist.
Verdins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verdins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McPunchist is fending him off so far but Verdins persists. Nope, McPunchist circles away and we're back to standing.
McPunchist throws a jab but it's blocked by Verdins.
McPunchist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verdins avoids the body shot from McPunchist.
McPunchist misses with an uppercut.
McPunchist scores with a nice right hand.
McPunchist misses with an uppercut. Verdins saw that one coming.
McPunchist throws a hook but Verdins avoids it easily.
Verdins tries to clinch up but McPunchist circles away and keeps his distance.
McPunchist throws a jab when Verdins was well out of range.
McPunchist drives through and clinches with Verdins against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPunchist blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McPunchist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McPunchist lands with a light punch inside.
McPunchist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McPunchist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verdins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Verdins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verdins is breathing heavily.
McPunchist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for McPunchist.
Verdins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McPunchist gets through Verdins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verdins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verdins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPunchist lands a hook to the side of the head.
McPunchist scores with a shot to the side of Verdins's head.
McPunchist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from McPunchist on the inside.
McPunchist scores with a shoulder strike.
McPunchist lands with a left to the head.
Verdins is rocked!
McPunchist lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Verdins to his knees! McPunchist keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy McPunchist!
Punchy McPunchist spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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