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BBFC SYNDICATE 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 931 p4p, 1720 weight class) and Marco Battaglia (ranked 135 p4p, 268 weight class). Marco Battaglia 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Battaglia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirk throws out a leg kick but Battaglia moves out of range and Kirk only half commits.
Nice uppercut lands for Battaglia. That snapped Kirk's head back.
Battaglia walks into a left hand.
Battaglia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Battaglia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kirk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kirk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Battaglia tries to score with a low kick but Kirk moves his leg out of the way.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Battaglia has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Battaglia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kirk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Battaglia scrambles back to his feet.
Kirk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Battaglia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirk.
Battaglia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Battaglia misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirk counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirk feints and then cracks Battaglia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Battaglia down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battaglia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kirk avoids it really well and circles away.
Kirk lands with a right hand.
Battaglia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirk throws out the jab.
Battaglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Battaglia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kirk.
Kirk connects with a crisp jab.
Battaglia defending well as Kirk loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battaglia. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Battaglia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Battaglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James Kirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battaglia.
Kirk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battaglia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Battaglia misses.
Battaglia lands a leg kick that knocks Kirk off balance momentarily.
Kirk lands with an uppercut that bounces Battaglia off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirk stuffs the takedown.
Battaglia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirk sprawls well. Kirk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Battaglia gets slowly back to his feet.
James Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Battaglia.
Kirk looks to throw the jab but Battaglia is out of range.
Battaglia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirk lands with a shot to the body.
Battaglia misses with a takedown
and Battaglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirk misses the target.
Battaglia defending well as Kirk loads up on a big left hand.
Kirk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battaglia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Battaglia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kirk misses with a hook.
Kirk throws a hook but Battaglia blocks it.
Battaglia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kirk is fending him off so far but Battaglia persists. Nope, Kirk circles away and we're back to standing.
Kirk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Kirk.
Battaglia avoids the body shot from Kirk.
Battaglia with the counter takedown but Kirk avoids it easily.
Kirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Battaglia is just out of range.
Battaglia with the counter takedown but Kirk avoids it easily.
Kirk lands a jab to the nose.
Kirk misses with an uppercut. Battaglia saw that one coming.
Kirk is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kirk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Battaglia takes a step back to recover.
A jab lands there for Kirk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battaglia missing with a left hand there. Kirk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kirk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kirk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Battaglia back to the cage. Kirk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Battaglia ducks under a wild hook from Kirk.
Kirk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battaglia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Kirk.
Battaglia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Battaglia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Battaglia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battaglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battaglia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Kirk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kirk throws a hook but Battaglia avoids it easily.
James Kirk is winning the standup battle so far.
Battaglia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Battaglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Battaglia might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kirk has got the better of the exchanges.
Battaglia missing with a left hand there. Kirk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Battaglia tries for a takedown but Kirk circles away easily
and Kirk counters with a straight right hand.
Battaglia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kirk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kirk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Battaglia is just out of range.
Battaglia with the counter takedown but Kirk avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battaglia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Battaglia misses with a wild body shot.
Battaglia misses with an uppercut. Kirk saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk misses with an uppercut.
Battaglia misses with a jab to the body
and Kirk counters with a good low kick that Battaglia was not able to check.
Battaglia slips a jab and a cross from Kirk.
Kirk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Battaglia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battaglia can do to turn this around?
Kirk missing with a left hand there. Battaglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Battaglia feints the counter takedown.
Battaglia moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirk throws a push kick but Battaglia slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kirk.
Kirk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Battaglia gets the takedown into side control.
Kirk bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Kirk is predictable there
and Battaglia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Battaglia trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia pushes down on Kirk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Battaglia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Battaglia trying to control the action but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Kirk tries to get to full guard but Battaglia has control of the leg.
Battaglia stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Battaglia seems to be working for a kimura but Kirk defends the submission attempt.
Kirk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Battaglia.
Battaglia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Battaglia wants to work for an arm triangle but Kirk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Battaglia throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kirk to regain full guard.
Battaglia throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirk has his hands on Battaglia's head, controlling the position.
Battaglia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Kirk.
Kirk scores with a punch to the head.
Battaglia throws an overhand right that lands on Kirk's shoulder, as Kirk tries to avoid the shot.
Kirk connects with a right hand. Battaglia shakes it off.
Kirk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Battaglia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Kirk cracks Battaglia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Battaglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Battaglia misses
and Kirk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Battaglia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Battaglia somewhat.
Kirk lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk missing with a left hand there. Battaglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Battaglia tries to land a front kick but Kirk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kirk is looking to counter punch.
Kirk throws a shot from downtown. Battaglia moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Battaglia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battaglia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kirk finds it's way round the side to connect with Battaglia's head.
Battaglia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Battaglia misses with a low kick.
Kirk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battaglia.
It looked like Kirk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kirk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Battaglia's sensitive parts.
Kirk jabs Battaglia right on the nose. Battaglia blinks but takes it well.
Battaglia missing with a left hand there. Kirk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Battaglia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kirk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kirk throws a hook but Battaglia blocks it.
Kirk misses the shot to the body.
Battaglia moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirk lands a body shot.
Battaglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirk.
James Kirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Battaglia misses
letting Kirk counter with a right hand.
Battaglia throws a hook but Kirk avoids it easily.
Battaglia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kirk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kirk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Battaglia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Battaglia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Battaglia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kirk defends it well.
Kirk throws the left hand but Battaglia avoids the punch easily.
Kirk jabs at Battaglia's body.
Kirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirk misses with a hook.
Kirk throws a big shot that misses.
Kirk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kirk throws a jab when Battaglia was well out of range.
Kirk throws a jab but it's blocked by Battaglia.
Battaglia lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Battaglia.
Kirk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battaglia.
Battaglia feints the counter takedown.
Battaglia misses the shot to the body.
Kirk throws a big shot that misses.
Battaglia with the counter takedown but Kirk avoids it easily.
Kirk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battaglia.
Kirk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James Kirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Battaglia is predictable there
and Kirk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Battaglia is looking to score with low kicks.
Kirk is looking to counter punch.
Kirk scores with the left hand. Battaglia knows he should have avoided that one.
Battaglia 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.
Battaglia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Battaglia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirk is keeping the position for now.
Battaglia advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia working the strikes but Kirk uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Marco Battaglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Battaglia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Battaglia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kirk!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battaglia punching from mount but Kirk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Battaglia throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kirk blocking the ground and pound.
Battaglia looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Battaglia sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirk, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kirk!
Our winner, James Kirk, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Death Minister (ranked 913 p4p, 1949 weight class) and Hugo Olsen (ranked 117 p4p, 252 weight class). Minister comes to the cage accompanied by Rhapsody of Fire. Hugo Olsen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Death Minister'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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Death Minister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Olsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 It looks like Hugo Olsen has been cut.
Minister misses with an uppercut.
Olsen misses with a body shot.
Minister lands with a kick to the temple. Olsen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Minister swings widly with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olsen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Olsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minister throws a head kick that Olsen semi-blocks.
Death Minister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen throws a hook to the side of Minister's head but Minister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minister walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Olsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minister.
A slow jab from Minister misses its intended target.
Olsen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Olsen throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minister throws a looping overhand right but Olsen ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Olsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Minister looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minister tries to bum rush Olsen with a series of wild strikes but Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Olsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minister.
Olsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Olsen lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Olsen.
Olsen slips under a jab from Minister.
Minister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olsen ducks under a wild hook from Minister.
Minister takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Olsen misses with a hook
letting Minister counter with a right hand.
Olsen tests Minister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minister throws a body shot but no joy.
Minister is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Olsen throws a shot to the body.
Olsen swings widly with a right hand
and Minister counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Hugo Olsen's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen stuns Minister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Minister looks to land a left hand but Olsen moved out of range nicely.
Minister scores with a jab to the jaw.
 Olsen is rocked!
Minister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Minister finish him?
Olsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Olsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Olsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Olsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minister.
A swing and a miss from Olsen.
Olsen staying out of range there.
Minister has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Minister there as he acknowledges the shot.
Olsen blocks a head kick by Minister.
Olsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minister.
Minister swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
Olsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Minister connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minister looks to throw the jab but Olsen is out of range.
Olsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Olsen throws out a counter right but Minister avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minister takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Minister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olsen jabs Minister to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Minister throws a head kick but Olsen moves out of range.
Minister lands with a cross.
Olsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Olsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Olsen misses.
Minister throws a combination. Olsen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Olsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Minister scores with a counter punch that sends Olsen to the canvas! Minister smells blood - he's punishing Olsen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Olsen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Death Minister!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Death Minister made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geroge Turner (ranked 4666 p4p, 25057 weight class) and Luke Griffin (ranked 417 p4p, 557 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Geroge Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Griffin throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner dives in and grabs Griffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes down on Turner's head and hops out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Griffin enables Turner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Griffin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Turner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffin sees it coming and defends easily.
Turner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffin is just riding it out for now. Turner eventually gives up the hold.
Turner is looking for a kimura but Griffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turner to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffin is just riding it out for now. Turner eventually gives up the hold.
Turner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Griffin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Turner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Geroge Turner!
After winning the bout, Geroge Turner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Bravo (ranked 1104 p4p, 897 weight class) and Nou Hematopoye (ranked 122 p4p, 99 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edgar Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nou Hematopoye!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hematopoye was covering up waiting for the punch and Bravo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bravo looking to sit in guard and control but Hematopoye gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hematopoye postures up and lands a big shot to Bravo's brow.
Bravo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hematopoye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bravo has momentary wrist control but Hematopoye slips an elbow through the middle.
Bravo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hematopoye uses it to pass to side control.
Bravo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hematopoye lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hematopoye is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bravo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Bravo's face as Hematopoye controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hematopoye just content to control the position.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bravo's face as Hematopoye controls the position.
Hematopoye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Bravo tries to bench press Hematopoye off him but Hematopoye keeps the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Bravo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bravo is looking to reverse the position.
Bravo is not content to let Hematopoye control the position.
Bravo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hematopoye tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hematopoye has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bravo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hematopoye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hematopoye tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hematopoye is looking to take a break and control but Bravo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo sneaks back into half guard.
Hematopoye wants to pass to mount but Bravo is defending the position.
Hematopoye is working for a submission of some sort.
Bravo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hematopoye lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bravo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Hematopoye is trying to control the action in half guard but Bravo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hematopoye scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hematopoye wants to take a breather but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hematopoye tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bravo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hematopoye 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hematopoye lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nou Hematopoye dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hematopoye takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Bravo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hematopoye counters with a left to the body.
Hematopoye throws a looping overhand right but Bravo ducks down to avoid it.
Hematopoye lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bravo at a distance.
Bravo gets the takedown into side control.
Bravo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hematopoye rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bravo's guard! Nice work there by Hematopoye!
Bravo is looking for a triangle here but Hematopoye uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bravo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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!
Bravo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hematopoye has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hematopoye content just to control the position here.
Hematopoye landing strikes from the mount.
Bravo is working to get back to half guard.
Bravo regains half guard.
Bravo moves into full guard.
Bravo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bravo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hematopoye is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bravo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hematopoye in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hematopoye tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo is looking to regain half guard here but Hematopoye keeps moving and retains side control.
Bravo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hematopoye looks up at the clock and then as Bravo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hematopoye smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bravo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hematopoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravo keeps working.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
Bravo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hematopoye off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hematopoye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hematopoye manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bravo's guard. Nice work there by Hematopoye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hematopoye trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Hematopoye lands a couple of elbows.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nou Hematopoye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bravo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hematopoye is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bravo.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
Hematopoye wants to control but Bravo is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries to buck Hematopoye off but Hematopoye is having none of it.
Hematopoye working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bravo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hematopoye's best efforts.
Bravo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bravo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bravo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hematopoye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hematopoye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hematopoye pushing down on Bravo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hematopoye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nou Hematopoye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hematopoye.
Hematopoye throws a lazy uppercut
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control.
Hematopoye has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bravo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hematopoye rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bravo's guard! Nice work there by Hematopoye!
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Hematopoye from controlling successfully.
Hematopoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bravo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hematopoye defends well.
Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hematopoye defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hematopoye chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hematopoye chips away with some ground and pound.
Hematopoye scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Hematopoye from controlling successfully.
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bravo is looking for a triangle here but Hematopoye uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hematopoye trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Bravo is looking to reverse the position.
Edgar Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hematopoye blocks the strikes from Bravo.
Hematopoye trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Bravo tries to buck Hematopoye off but Hematopoye is having none of it.
Hematopoye grinds an elbow into Bravo's temple.
Bravo gets back to half guard.
Bravo looking for subs from the bottom but Hematopoye mounts him!
Bravo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hematopoye wants to take a breather but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hematopoye escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hematopoye!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hematopoye working the ground and pound.
Bravo is not content to let Hematopoye control the position.
Hematopoye working the head with strikes.
Hematopoye tries for a kimura but Bravo is defending well.
Bravo is trying to improve his position.
Bravo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hematopoye presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hematopoye scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bravo is looking to get to half guard.
Nou Hematopoye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is squirming around, avoiding Hematopoye's attempts to control the action.
Hematopoye prevents Bravo from getting the reversal.
Hematopoye lands a couple of good shots and Bravo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hematopoye is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nou Hematopoye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hematopoye has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nou Hematopoye!
A very excited looking Nou Hematopoye 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deon Big Daddy (ranked 306 p4p, 709 weight class) and Crusty Bigg (ranked 51 p4p, 94 weight class). Big Daddy comes into the arena with Big Daddy Kane - Smooth Operator blaring out of the sound system. Bigg has chosen Rocky Top as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deon Big Daddy !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Daddy moves out of range of the body kick from Bigg.
Big Daddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bigg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Big Daddy throws a hook but Bigg avoids it easily.
Big Daddy throws a shot from downtown. Bigg moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Bigg.
Big Daddy throws a right hand that misses
and Bigg counters with a stiff right hand.
Bigg has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Big Daddy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Bigg.
Bigg throws a body shot but no joy.
Big Daddy looks to land a body kick but Bigg moved away.
Bigg throws an overhand right that lands on Big Daddy 's shoulder, as Big Daddy tries to avoid the shot.
Big Daddy is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Daddy misses with a few strikes there.
Bigg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bigg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Big Daddy dodges the punch combination from Bigg.
Bigg throws out a leg kick but Big Daddy moves out of range and Bigg only half commits.
A nice leg kick from Bigg, right into the meat of the thigh.
Big Daddy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Bigg.
Bigg lands a jab to Big Daddy 's midsection.
Bigg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigg throws a head kick but Big Daddy moves out of range.
Bigg throws an off balance right hand
and Big Daddy counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bigg throws a push kick but Big Daddy slaps the foot to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bigg!
Big Daddy blocks a jab.
Big Daddy is looking for a counter combo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bigg. Big Daddy shrugs it off though.
Crusty Bigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Daddy .
Big Daddy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bigg.
Bigg looks for the body kick but Big Daddy saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigg keeps Big Daddy at a distance using the push kick.
Bigg throws a leg kick that misses.
Bigg misses the shot to the body.
Bigg gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Big Daddy to counter with a crisp jab.
Big Daddy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bigg to counter with a crisp jab.
Big Daddy misses the jab.
Bigg thinks about the counter body kick.
Bigg misses with a hook.
It looked like Big Daddy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bigg stuns Big Daddy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Bigg as he connects with a hook.
Bigg cracks Big Daddy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigg swings for the body but Big Daddy moves out of range.
Big Daddy scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigg throws a one two combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bigg.
Bigg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Big Daddy throws a sloppy head kick and Bigg moves out of range easily.
Big Daddy moves forwards but Bigg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Big Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bigg throws a jab when Big Daddy was well out of range.
Big Daddy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crusty Bigg dominated that round.
That's time! Big Daddy 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bigg lands a nice looking body kick.
Big Daddy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bigg tries a head kick but it misses.
Big Daddy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Big Daddy .
Bigg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Big Daddy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Daddy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It appears Big Daddy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Big Daddy is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg throws a sloppy body shot
and Big Daddy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Crusty Bigg has been cut.
Bigg throws a front kick that sends Big Daddy stumbling back into the cage.
Big Daddy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bigg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bigg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crusty Bigg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bigg connects with a solid leg kick.
Bigg lands a right hook to the body.
Big Daddy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Deon Big Daddy has been cut.
Bigg cracks Big Daddy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Big Daddy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bigg finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Daddy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Big Daddy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bigg.
Big Daddy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bigg. That one must have hurt.
Jab by Bigg.
Bigg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Big Daddy if he has to take too many more of those.
Bigg throws a front kick that sends Big Daddy stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bigg. That's going to slow Big Daddy down.
Bigg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Daddy .
Bigg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Daddy .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigg connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Big Daddy .
Big Daddy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bigg lands a head shot.
Bigg sends Big Daddy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bigg is motioning to the referee to let Big Daddy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Big Daddy is rocked!
Big Daddy walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Big Daddy limp body while Bigg jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crusty Bigg!
Crusty Bigg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uga Buga (ranked 2506 p4p, 2069 weight class) and Zdeno Chara (ranked 299 p4p, 246 weight class). Zdeno Chara has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Uga Buga's chin.
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265
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uga Buga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdeno Chara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chara.
Chara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Buga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chara misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Buga.
Chara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chara fails with a takedown attempt.
Chara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uga Buga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdeno Chara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chara manages to avoid it.
Buga looks to land a left hand but Chara moved out of range nicely.
Buga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Buga moves out of range of the body kick.
Zdeno Chara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buga circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buga misses with the combination.
Chara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buga throws a monster overhand right that drops Chara! Buga follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uga Buga!
A very excited looking Uga Buga 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 Samuel Rodrigues (ranked 2324 p4p, 723 weight class) and Anthony Merel (ranked 288 p4p, 89 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Merel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Merel counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Samuel Rodrigues has been cut.
Rodrigues clinches with his opponent.
Merel struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigues controls his hands.
Rodrigues jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Merel walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodrigues rushes Merel and presses him up against the cage.
Rodrigues tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Merel smiles and moves away.
Rodrigues wants to clinch but Merel slips to the side
and Merel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues shoots and misses
and Merel counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rodrigues looks to clinch
and Merel counters with a left to the body.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up but Merel circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merel lands with a short shot to the head.
Merel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Merel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Merel smiles and moves away.
Rodrigues closes the distance but Merel moves to the side
and Merel counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodrigues tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Merel counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Rodrigues! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Merel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Merel!
Anthony Merel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Umar Petrov (ranked 4208 p4p, 2902 weight class) and Tavon Shebu (ranked 535 p4p, 388 weight class). Tavon Shebu told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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 St Petersburg, Umar Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tavon Shebu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shebu.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shebu counters with a leg kick.
Shebu slips a straight right by Petrov.
Shebu throws a body kick that misses.
Shebu fails to land the takedown.
Shebu fakes the leg kick and cracks Petrov in the body.
Shebu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Petrov leaves Shebu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Umar Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shebu was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Shebu ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov tries to bum rush Shebu with a series of wild strikes but Shebu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shebu is defended easily by Petrov.
Nice cross by Petrov.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Shebu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shebu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Shebu shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
Shebu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Petrov did well to prevent Shebu getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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. Shebu connects with a nice short shot to Petrov's temple.
Shebu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shebu stops Petrov from getting back to his feet.
Shebu lands with a punch from half guard.
Shebu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shebu lands with a punch from half guard.
Shebu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shebu working the head and body with strikes.
Shebu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Petrov's thigh. Petrov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Shebu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Petrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shebu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shebu chips away with some ground and pound.
Shebu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shebu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shebu with a nice head shot there.
Shebu chips away with some ground and pound.
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shebu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shebu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shebu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shebu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shebu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shebu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shebu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shebu has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shebu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shebu looking to pass the guard.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shebu manages to get himself to full guard.
Shebu pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage.
Shebu 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.
Shebu pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage.
Shebu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Petrov has hold of Shebu's hands but Shebu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shebu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Umar Petrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Shebu counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shebu.
Shebu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shebu closes the distance and clinches.
Shebu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovs head.
Shebu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Shebu is working for takedown but Petrov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu tries to score a body lock takedown but Petrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Umar Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Shebu controls his hands.
Shebu presses Petrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shebu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shebu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shebu's elbow.
Shebu has Petrov pushed against the cage.
Shebu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Petrov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shebu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Shebu.
Shebu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shebu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shebu wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Shebu.
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shebu wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shebu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Still in the clinch, Shebu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Shebu.
Shebu tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shebu is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Shebu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shebu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petrov after a bit of a struggle.
Petrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tavon Shebu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shebu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petrov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shebu is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shebu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shebu blocks a jab.
Shebu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shebu defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shebu.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Shebu.
Shebu dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Shebu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
Shebu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shebu in his tracks.
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Shebu has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shebu avoids it.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Shebu controls the action.
Shebu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Petrov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shebu connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Petrov to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Shebu lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Petrov.
Petrov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Shebu lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Shebu lands punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tavon Shebu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Shebu fails with a takedown attempt.
Shebu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Shebu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Shebu moves away and avoids it.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shebu.
Shebu misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Umar Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
Shebu closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov gets underhooks to prevent Shebu's takedown attempt.
Shebu pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Shebu lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu blocking some punches.
Petrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shebu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Shebu working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shebu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shebu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Shebu.
Petrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shebu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Petrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tavon Shebu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shebu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Petrov is rocked!
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Shebu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shebu is nestled in close to Petrov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shebu winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shebu lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Petrov quite badly. Petrov pulls Shebu in close trying to recover. Shebu postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Petrov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Petrov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tavon Shebu!
After the big win, Tavon Shebu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knock Out Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artem Petrov (ranked 4076 p4p, 6502 weight class) and Dudley Ballistics (ranked 220 p4p, 305 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudley Ballistics!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballistics works over Petrov's head and body with a nice combination.
Ballistics has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov throws a hook but Ballistics avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ballistics.
Ballistics throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov lands a jab to Ballistics's midsection.
Ballistics wants to clinch but Petrov slips to the side
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Ballistics misses with a straight left.
Petrov lunges at Ballistics with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ballistics's hand.
Petrov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov looks to land a combination. Ballistics sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A swing and a miss from Ballistics.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
Ballistics misses with a combination
and Ballistics takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ballistics moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Ballistics uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Ballistics avoids them all with ease.
Ballistics thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Petrov if he has to take too many more of those.
Petrov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ballistics walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Ballistics.
Ballistics misses with the body kick
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Ballistics avoids nicely.
Ballistics throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballistics throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Ballistics moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballistics moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ballistics.
Ballistics scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ballistics lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Ballistics misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ballistics throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ballistics just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ballistics throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Ballistics lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballistics moves away.
Despite the aggression on Ballistics's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Ballistics's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrov tries to bum rush Ballistics with a series of wild strikes but Ballistics uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrov connects with the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ballistics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Ballistics counters with a thumping low kick.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ballistics - that will leave a mark!
Ballistics slips a jab from Petrov.
Ballistics fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov takes a swing at Ballistics's ribcage but misses.
Ballistics clinches up against the cage.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballistics.
Ballistics blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Ballistics lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballistics.
Ballistics makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ballistics takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballistics.
Ballistics pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballistics lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petrov or not.
Ballistics working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrov is rocked!
Petrov blocking some punches.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Ballistics cracks Petrov with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Petrov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ballistics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petrov.
Ballistics misses with the head strike.
Ballistics tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballistics fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Ballistics landing knees to the body.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballistics softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ballistics blocks an uppercut.
Ballistics lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petrov or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballistics creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Ballistics dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ballistics throws a powerful right kick. Petrov tried to block low but the kick was high! Petrov was taken right off of his feet! Ballistics jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dudley Ballistics!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dudley Ballistics thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Islam Petrov (ranked 1863 p4p, 2869 weight class) and Rebel Smith (ranked 241 p4p, 360 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Smith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov moves out of range as Smith strikes.
As Smith looks to move away, Petrov throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Petrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov is rocked!
Smith drops Petrov with a huge uppercut! Petrov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Smith is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Smith!
After the big win, Rebel Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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