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WCF 77: Woo vs Zwirn PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Ciro (ranked 4365 p4p, 23960 weight class) and Jinski Grang (ranked 565 p4p, 708 weight class). Grang has chosen JID - 151 Rum as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Ciro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jinski Grang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grang throws an off balance right hand
and Ciro counters with a nice uppercut.
Ciro slips a straight right by Grang.
Grang misses with a wild combination.
Ciro dodges the punch combination from Grang.
Ciro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Grang.
Grang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ciro circles away quickly and effectively.
Ciro missing with a left hand there. Grang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ciro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grang.
Ciro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grang manages to avoid it.
Grang lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grang misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ciro.
Ciro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Grang does no damage.
Grang throws a jab when Ciro was well out of range.
Ciro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ciro slips a straight right by Grang.
Ciro tries to bum rush Grang with a series of wild strikes but Grang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Ciro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grang doesn't seem phased though.
Ciro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grang.
Ciro is looking to score with low kicks.
Grang misses with a few strikes there.
Grang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grang throws a series of punches but Ciro avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grang checks a low kick from Ciro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ciro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Grang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ciro moves out of range as Grang strikes.
It looked like Ciro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grang dodges the punch combination from Ciro.
Grang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 It looks like Jay Ciro has been cut.
Grang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ciro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grang.
Ciro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grang scores with a decent looking hook.
Grang misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Grang misses.
A slow jab from Ciro misses its intended target.
Grang throws a right and a left that Ciro avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grang thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Grang does no damage.
Grang slips a straight right by Ciro.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grang.
Jinski Grang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Grang does no damage.
Grang misses with a body punch
and Ciro counters with a nice uppercut.
Grang scores with a body shot.
Ciro tries to score with a low kick but Grang moves his leg out of the way.
Grang throws a body shot but no joy.
Grang throws a jab when Ciro was well out of range.
Ciro connects with the punch.
Ciro misses with a few strikes there.
Ciro is breathing heavily.
Ciro looks to land a left hand but Grang moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ciro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grang missing with a left hand there. Ciro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grang misses with an uppercut.
Ciro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grang avoids the body shot from Ciro.
Grang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grang duly obliges.
Grang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 Ciro is rocked!
A punch combination from Ciro misses.
Ciro throws a right and a left that Grang avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ciro throws a big counter combination but Grang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grang throws a lazy right hand but Ciro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grang misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jinski Grang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Ciro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ciro moves out of range of the strikes.
Grang stalks Ciro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ciro's face. Ciro staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Ciro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ciro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ciro seems to have got his legs back now.
Grang dips to his left and cracks Ciro with an uppercut!
Grang lands a nice hook to Ciro's body. Ciro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ciro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grang.
Grang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Ciro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jinski Grang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ciro defending well as Grang loads up on a big left hand.
Ciro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grang misses with a combination
and Ciro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ciro tries to bum rush Grang with a series of wild strikes but Grang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ciro.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grang throws the left hand but Ciro avoids the punch easily.
Grang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Grang misses.
Grang cracks Ciro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ciro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grang looks to land a left hand but Ciro moved out of range nicely.
Grang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ciro.
Grang throws out a counter right but Ciro avoids it with no problem.
Grang misses with an uppercut. Ciro saw that one coming.
Ciro is looking for a counter combo.
Grang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grang loads up on a big right hand but Ciro slips the punch.
Grang throws a combination that misses
and Grang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ciro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grang circles away quickly and effectively.
Grang lands with a shot to the body.
Grang scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciro scores with a nice right hand.
Ciro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grang looks to land a right hand but Ciro moved out of range.
Grang misses with a straight right.
Grang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grang looks to land a right hand but Ciro moved out of range.
Grang throws a body shot but no joy.
Ciro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grang.
Grang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciro appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ciro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ciro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grang.
Grang misses with an uppercut.
Ciro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ciro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ciro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ciro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ciro misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Ciro.
Grang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A right-left combo lands from Ciro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grang thuds a left hand into Ciro's body.
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!
Grang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grang lands with an overhand left.
Ciro ducks under a wild hook from Grang.
Ciro ducks right into an uppercut from Grang.
Ciro throws a right hand that Grang ducks under and follows up with a left that Grang also avoids with ease.
Grang lands with an overhand left.
Grang scores with a jab.
Ciro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jay Ciro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ciro.
Grang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ciro backs up against the cage.
Ciro takes one to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ciro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Grang throws a series of punches but Ciro moves out of range.
Grang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jinski Grang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Ciro's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Grang throws a lazy uppercut
and Ciro counters with a left and a right that stings Grang.
Grang throws a lazy right hand but Ciro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grang missing with a left hand there. Ciro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ciro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ciro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ciro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ciro misses with a straight left.
Grang throws a hook but Ciro avoids it easily.
Grang with a hook.
Grang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciro moves away.
Ciro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ciro with a body shot.
Grang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grang throws a poor cross that misses
and Ciro counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grang throws a series of punches but Ciro avoids them all with ease.
Ciro walks into a stiff left hand from Grang.
Ciro avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Grang looks to move away, Ciro throws a big counter combo but Grang just gets out of the way.
Ciro throws a right hand that Grang ducks under and follows up with a left that Grang also avoids with ease.
Grang scores with a jab to the head.
Ciro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grang.
Ciro slips a jab and a cross from Grang.
Grang throws out a loose jab but Ciro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciro takes one to the side of the head.
Ciro dodges the punch combination from Grang.
Ciro moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grang throws a shot from downtown. Ciro moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Grang misses
and Ciro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grang misses with a wild combination.
Ciro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grang dodges the punch combination from Ciro.
Grang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ciro ducks under a wild hook from Grang.
Grang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ciro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ciro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grang.
A big left from Grang misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grang.
Grang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ciro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grang.
Grang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ciro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ciro counters with a series of strikes. Grang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Ciro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ciro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grang is out of range.
Ciro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ciro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jay Ciro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grang misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ciro lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Grang coming out on top.
Ciro thows a leg kick but Grang checks it
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.
Ciro walks into a jab.
A big left from Grang misses.
Ciro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ciro scrambles back to his feet.
Grang lands a body shot.
Grang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ciro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ciro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ciro moves out of range of the strikes.
Jinski Grang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ciro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grang.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jinski Grang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grang 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jinski Grang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Jaktic (ranked 4000 p4p, 3976 weight class) and Dalton Swas (ranked 465 p4p, 464 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that William Jaktic has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily William Jaktic seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Jaktic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dalton Swas!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Swas is trying to drag Jaktic to the mat but Jaktic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swas has picked Jaktic up - he's going for a ride! Swas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Swas passes to side control.
Swas cracks Jaktic with a big elbow.
Swas looks up at the clock and then as Jaktic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Swas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Swas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Swas decides to stand back up. Swas steps back and let's Jaktic get back to his feet.
Swas stuffs the takedown attempt from Jaktic. Jaktic gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaktic dives in for a single leg takedown but Swas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Swas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Jaktic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swas successfully pulls guard.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Swas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Swas wants to sweep here but Jaktic controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swas keeping moving, preventing Jaktic from controlling successfully.
Jaktic stops Swas from standing up.
Swas has control of Jaktic's left arm, preventing Jaktic from doing any damage.
Jaktic trying to control the position from guard on top but Swas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jaktic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaktic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaktic being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Swas is looking to stand up but Jaktic isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaktic tries to clinch but Swas is having none of it.
Swas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jaktic dives in and grabs Swas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swas pushes down on Jaktic's head and hops out.
Jaktic fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Swas with that takedown attempt.
Swas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaktic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swas keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaktic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swas was covering up waiting for the punch and Jaktic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jaktic tries to free his leg and advance position but Swas is retaining full guard.
Swas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaktic's guard.
Jaktic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swas on the ground.
Swas works over Jaktic with some ground and pound from guard.
Jaktic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Swas is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic being controlled here, momentarily.
Swas is in close to Jaktic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jaktic working a defensive guard here.
Swas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaktic is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Swas dives into side control.
Swas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Swas 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.
Jaktic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swas circles away.
Swas throws a head kick that misses.
Jaktic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Swas struggling a bit here.
Dalton Swas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaktic wants to control but Swas is keeping him busy.
Jaktic throws a strike aimed at the side of Swas's head but Swas avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Swas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Swas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swas is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Swas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swas wants to control but Jaktic postures up.
Swas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jaktic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swas keeps working.
Swas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Swas keeping moving, preventing Jaktic from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Swas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jaktic shoots in and drives through. Swas sprawls well.
Jaktic tries to clinch up but Swas circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaktic shoots in looking for a takedown but Swas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jaktic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Swas throws a fast counter high kick but Jaktic manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Jaktic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swas clinches up with Jaktic and pushes him back against the cage.
Swas pulls Jaktic into guard.
Swas keeping moving, preventing Jaktic from controlling successfully.
Jaktic throws an elbow that misses. Swas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jaktic's guard. Nice move by Swas!
Jaktic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic pulls Swas in close to prevent any damage.
Jaktic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Swas has passed into side control.
Jaktic is trying to control Swas's posture but Swas avoids it.
Swas happy to just control the position for now.
Swas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Swas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaktic keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jaktic prevents Swas from improving position.
Jaktic is trying to buck Swas off.
Swas taking a break here but Jaktic is having none of it and regains half guard.
Swas not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaktic tries to kick Swas off in order to stand up. Swas Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Swas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Swas gets a takedown into half guard.
Jaktic is looking to escape.
Jaktic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Swas is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaktic wants to sweep but no luck.
Swas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Swas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jaktic's guard.
Swas is nestled in close to Jaktic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Swas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swas is working for a submission of some sort.
Swas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Swas prevents Jaktic from improving his position.
Swas trying to control from half guard but Jaktic is working away.
Jaktic tries to kick Swas off in order to stand up. Swas Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jaktic is pushing Swas's head away, looking to escape. Swas manages to hold on to the position though.
Jaktic being controlled for a moment.
Jaktic is trying to get back to half guard.
Swas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jaktic some visible discomfort.
Swas slows the pace down.
Jaktic tries to buck Swas off but Swas is having none of it.
Swas advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Swas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Swas is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Nice sprawl there from Swas as Jaktic shoots in.
Swas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
William Jaktic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jaktic.
Swas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jaktic on his heels. He'll look to pass Jaktic's guard now, I'm sure.
Swas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jaktic trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic is looking to stand back up but Swas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jaktic.
Swas is working for a kimura but Jaktic is defending it quite comfortably.
Swas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jaktic desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaktic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton Swas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swas 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton Swas!
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Greg Bustack really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 165.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Alessio Da Santiago was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kali Turner (ranked 3150 p4p, 2921 weight class) and Domaydo Cann (ranked 415 p4p, 392 weight class). Kali Turner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kali Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Domaydo Cann!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cann is defended easily by Turner.
Turner tries to clinch but Cann moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Cann.
We've been hearing reports that Turner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turner throws a series of punches but Cann avoids them all with ease.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Cann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Cann with that takedown attempt.
Kali Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domaydo Cann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Turner misses
and Cann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turner's guard.
Cann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cann wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cann.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cann is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Cann from controlling successfully.
Cann stays in close to Turner's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cann postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.
Cann is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Cann throws an elbow that misses. Turner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cann's guard. Nice move by Turner!
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner is posturing up here but Cann has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Turner tries to roll out but it's too tight and Turner has to tap! Slick submission there by Cann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Domaydo Cann!
In defeat, Kali Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck that nigga'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Hradek (ranked 2404 p4p, 2347 weight class) and Don Cortez (ranked 298 p4p, 291 weight class). Jan Hradek had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Hradek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez scores with a takedown into Hradek's guard.
Hradek looking for a triangle here. Cortez is fighting it but it looks tight! Hradek pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cortez is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jan Hradek!
Jan Hradek managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryusuke Kitano (ranked 2612 p4p, 2352 weight class) and Harold Kerzner (ranked 388 p4p, 351 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryusuke Kitano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Kerzner!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerzner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been informed that Kerzner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ryusuke Kitano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerzner connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Ryusuke Kitano has been cut.
Kerzner slips under a jab.
Kerzner throws out a counter right but Kitano avoids it with no problem.
Kerzner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kerzner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kitano takes a swing at Kerzner's ribcage but misses.
Kitano looks to land a right hand but Kerzner moved out of range.
Kerzner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitano throws a shot from downtown. Kerzner moves away and avoids it.
Kerzner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kitano throws a looping overhand right but Kerzner ducks down to avoid it.
Kerzner feints a jab promting Kitano to slip. Kerzner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kitano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitano misses with a right hand
and Kerzner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano misses with a double jab
and Kerzner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Kitano misses.
Kerzner lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kitano falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harold Kerzner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Rader (ranked 769 p4p, 1665 weight class) and Xi Li (ranked 103 p4p, 208 weight class). Li has chosen HYFR by Drake featuring Lil Wayne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Rader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xi Li!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rader connects with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Xi Li has been cut.
Rader sends Li crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rader is motioning to the referee to let Li up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Li is rocked!
Rader throws a pinpoint strike between Li's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Li crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Rader scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Xi Li stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm young , I'll be back. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Ronaldo (ranked 1090 p4p, 1634 weight class) and Jeff Fafa (ranked 120 p4p, 163 weight class). Jose Ronaldo 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 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Fafa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fafa fails to land with a series of punches.
Fafa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fafa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo 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.
A punch combination from Fafa misses.
A low kick from Fafa is predictable there
and Ronaldo counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice body punch from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Jeff Fafa has been cut.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fafa looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.
Jeff Fafa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fafa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ronaldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Fafa jabs Ronaldo right on the nose. Ronaldo blinks but takes it well.
Fafa lands with a nice combination. Ronaldo backs away looking to recover.
Ronaldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ronaldo swings for the body but Fafa moves out of range.
Fafa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ronaldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fafa on the side of the head.
Fafa looks to land a right hand but Ronaldo moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Fafa working aggressively here.
Ronaldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fafa backwards.
Ronaldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fafa backwards.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo lands a body shot.
Ronaldo lands an uppercut.
Ronaldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ronaldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.
Fafa misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ronaldo pushes Fafa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ronaldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo digs a right hand underneath Fafa's ribcage. Fafa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ronaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fafa backwards.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Ronaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ronaldo lands a shot to the body.
Ronaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fafas head.
Ronaldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Ronaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ronaldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fafa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Ronaldo.
Fafa is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fafa is trying to maintain a safe position but Ronaldo gets an underhook and turns Fafa into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ronaldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Ronaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Fafa controls the action.
Fafa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Fafa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
Ronaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronaldo presses Fafa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Fafa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ronaldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ronaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ronaldo is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fafa misses with a punch to the body.
Fafa blocks an uppercut.
Ronaldo tries a body shot but Fafa blocks it.
Fafa scores with a shoulder strike.
Fafa controlling the action here for a moment.
Ronaldo pushes Fafa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fafas head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fafa backwards.
Ronaldo lands a body shot.
Fafa prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Ronaldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Fafa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fafa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ronaldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fafa.
Fafa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Fafa misses its intended target.
Fafa throws the kick towards the body but Ronaldo avoids it.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Fafa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ronaldo.
Fafa throws a sloppy head kick and Ronaldo moves out of range easily.
Ronaldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fafa is looking to land body kicks.
Fafa misses with a few strikes there.
Ronaldo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fafa.
Nice body punch from Fafa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronaldo clobbers Fafa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronaldo dodges the punch combination from Fafa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fafa.
Fafa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ronaldo connects with a body shot that sends Fafa's belly button to the back.
Ronaldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Fafa throws a series of punches but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Fafa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ronaldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fafa takes a swing at Ronaldo's ribcage but misses.
Fafa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ronaldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fafa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Fafa lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fafa.
A short uppercut from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fafa can do to turn this around?
Ronaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fafas head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ronaldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ronaldo lands with a left to the head.
Fafa can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
Fafa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ronaldo smiles and moves away.
Fafa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Fafa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo moves into the clinch.
Fafa is trying to maintain a safe position but Ronaldo gets an underhook and turns Fafa into the cage.
Fafa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ronaldo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fafa tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
Fafa misses with a body punch.
Ronaldo pushes Fafa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fafa is trying to maintain a safe position but Ronaldo gets an underhook and turns Fafa into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fafa.
Ronaldo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jose Ronaldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Ronaldo.
A hook to the body from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo digs a right hand underneath Fafa's ribcage. Fafa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fafa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ronaldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jose Ronaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Fafa.
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Fafa.
Ronaldo avoiding damage.
Fafa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fafa trying to control the position but instead, Ronaldo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fafa into the cage.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo works on Fafa's body with a couple of short punches.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ronaldo digs a right hand underneath Fafa's ribcage. Fafa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Ronaldo.
Fafa is breathing heavily.
Ronaldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ronaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fafa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ronaldo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ronaldo leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fafa misses with the head strike.
Ronaldo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fafa.
Ronaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Ronaldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Fafa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ronaldo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ronaldo pushes Fafa up against the cage in a clinch.
Ronaldo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fafa.
Fafa blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
A body shot lands from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fafa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ronaldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Ronaldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Fafa backwards.
Ronaldo works on Fafa's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo stalls.
Ronaldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fafa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fafa working aggressively here.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fafa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ronaldo presses Fafa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fafa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fafa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
Ronaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ronaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fafa backwards.
Fafa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ronaldo lands with a right to the head.
Fafa is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Ronaldo.
Fafa is still on wobbly legs! Can Ronaldo finish him?
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fafa stalling in the clinch but Ronaldo improves position.
Ronaldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fafa misses with a punch on the inside.
Fafa tries to stall but Ronaldo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ronaldo stalling against the cage.
Ronaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fafa backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ronaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fafas head.
Ronaldo lands a body punch.
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!
Ronaldo lands a body shot.
Fafa takes a shot to the head.
Ronaldo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fafa.
Ronaldo digs a right hand into Fafa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fafa's gas tank.
Ronaldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo digs a right hand into Fafa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fafa's gas tank.
Ronaldo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fafa to his knees! Ronaldo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Ronaldo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Jamay (ranked 829 p4p, 992 weight class) and Chakree Somchai (ranked 86 p4p, 111 weight class). Jamay kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HUMBLE. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chakree Somchai was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Good knees
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Great elbows
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kofi Jamay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chakree Somchai!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somchai throws a series of punches but Jamay moves out of range.
Jamay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jamay has his takedown stuffed
and Somchai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Somchai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Somchai with a nice cross.
A clash of legs there as Somchai blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Somchai misses.
Somchai slaps away a takedown attempt from Jamay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Somchai drives through and clinches with Jamay against the cage.
Somchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jamay throws an elbow that misses.
Somchai manages to break the clinch.
Somchai has managed to clinch.
Somchai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jamay backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamay working hard to break the clinch.
Jamay is trying to break the clinch but Somchai has him pressed against the cage.
Somchai avoids a wild elbow strike from Jamay.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jamay swings wildly with an uppercut but Somchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamay trying to land knees to the body.
Jamay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jamay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Somchai after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kofi Jamay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Somchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jamay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Somchai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Somchai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jamay backwards.
Somchai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Somchai. Those never looked like landing.
Somchai lands a nice shot that snaps Jamay's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Jamay. Those never looked like landing.
Jamay feints a jab promting Somchai to slip. Jamay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Somchai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Jamay has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Somchai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jamay.
Somchai unleashes a big counter combination but Jamay bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jamay throws a right hand that Somchai ducks under and follows up with a left that Somchai also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somchai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Somchai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jamay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Somchai is looking to clinch but Jamay is avoiding it.
Jamay throws a big counter combination but Somchai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jamay moves into the clinch.
Somchai lands an elbow just above Jamay 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jamay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somchai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jamay looks to land a left hand but Somchai moved out of range nicely.
Chakree Somchai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Somchai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kofi Jamay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somchai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Somchai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jamay dives in and grabs Somchai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Somchai pushes down on Jamay's head and hops out.
Somchai slips a jab and a cross from Jamay.
Jamay throws a lazy head kick
and Somchai counters with a one-two to the body.
Jamay misses with a body punch
and Somchai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Somchai slips a jab and a cross from Jamay.
Somchai connects with a high kick.
Somchai tries to bum rush Jamay with a series of wild strikes but Jamay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Somchai moves into the clinch successfully.
Jamay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jamay swings widly with a right hand
and Somchai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jamay misses with a two punch combination.
Jamay misses with the body kick
and Somchai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jamay.
Jamay wants to clinch
and Somchai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jamay is rocked!
Jamay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jamay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jamay misses with a straight left.
Jamay tries to clinch there but Somchai circles away.
Somchai throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Jamay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left lands for Somchai.
Jamay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Somchai can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Somchai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Somchai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Somchai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jamay circles away quickly and effectively.
Somchai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Jamay.
Somchai moves into the clinch.
Jamay seems to have got his legs back now.
Somchai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Somchai is leaning against Jamay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Somchai blocks an elbow strike from Jamay.
Jamay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somchai scores with a shoulder strike.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jamay swings wildly with an uppercut but Somchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jamay landing knees to the body.
Jamay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Somchai backwards.
Somchai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jamay gets tackled into the cage by Somchai. Somchai maintains the clinch.
Somchai blocks an elbow strike.
Somchai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jamay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Somchai walks away with a smile on his face. Jamay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Somchai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jamay scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jamay tries to advance to mount but Somchai denies him.
Jamay advances to full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chakree Somchai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jamay walks into a left hand.
Somchai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jamay throws a leg kick but Somchai moved away.
Somchai is looking for the big counter here.
Jamay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somchai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jamay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jamay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Somchai counter with a right hand.
Jamay fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jamay looks to throw the jab but Somchai is out of range.
Jamay looks to throw the jab but Somchai is out of range.
Jamay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Somchai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jamay throws a poor cross that misses
letting Somchai counter with a right hand.
Somchai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jamay, pushing him back against the cage.
Jamay pushes off an throws an elbow but Somchai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jamay pushes off an throws an elbow but Somchai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Somchai lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somchai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Somchai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jamay.
Somchai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jamay, pushing him back against the cage.
Somchai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Somchai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Somchai slips a jab and a cross from Jamay.
Jamay takes a swing at Somchai's ribcage but misses.
Somchai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Somchai lands a head kick. Jamay smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jamay shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Somchai eats them both and turns towards Jamay to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jamay blocks a head kick by Somchai.
Somchai connects with a solid leg kick.
Somchai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Somchai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jamay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Somchai as he connects with a hook.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch but Jamay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Somchai connects with a jab.
Somchai throws a right hand that Jamay ducks under and follows up with a left that Jamay also avoids with ease.
Jamay went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jamay misses with a head kick.
Jamay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Somchai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamay goes for a double leg but Somchai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Somchai continues to drive forward.
Somchai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jamay tries to pull guard but Somchai won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kofi Jamay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Somchai slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Somchai.
Somchai stalls.
Somchai lands an elbow inside that Jamay shrugs off.
Jamay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jamay misses with the head strike.
Somchai managing to block the knees to the body from Jamay.
Somchai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Somchai digs a right hand into Jamay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jamay's gas tank.
Somchai tries a knee to the head but Jamay blocks it.
Jamay wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jamay tries to score a body lock takedown but Somchai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Somchai lands an uppercut.
Jamay misses with a knee strike.
Somchai lands a shot to the body.
Somchai lands a nice shot to the body.
Somchai breaks the clinch.
Somchai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jamay, pushing him back against the cage.
Jamay looking to slow down the pace here.
Jamay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Somchai is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somchai.
Somchai dodges an elbow strike from Jamay.
Somchai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Somchai digs a good hook to Jamay's body.
Jamay throws a combination that misses
and Somchai counters with a left and a right that stings Jamay.
No luck for Jamay with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somchai darts in and clinches Jamay up against the cage.
Jamay misses with an elbow over the top.
Somchai lands an elbow just above Jamay 's eye.
Somchai dodges an elbow strike from Jamay.
A frustrated look appears on Jamay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Somchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Somchai lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jamay swings wildly with an uppercut but Somchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jamay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Somchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Somchai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jamay backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Somchai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chakree Somchai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Somchai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Somchai wants it to stay on the feet.
Somchai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Somchai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jamay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Somchai works over Jamay's head and body with a nice combination.
Jamay tries to bum rush Somchai with a series of wild strikes but Somchai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Jamay does no damage.
Somchai throws a head kick but Jamay moves out of range.
Jamay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Somchai moves away.
Somchai slips a jab and a cross from Jamay.
Somchai tries to clinch there but Jamay circles away.
Jamay misses with a leg kick
and Somchai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Somchai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circle, before Somchai throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jamay's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Somchai lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Chakree Somchai!
During a confident post fight interview, Chakree Somchai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kofi Jamay was interviewed post fight and said 'You know man... Didn't go the way we planned. Gotta go back, regroup, ask a few questions... But I'mma be back don't you doubt that one minute! See ya'll lata!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ji Woo (ranked 978 p4p, 579 weight class) and Frederick Zwirn (ranked 129 p4p, 77 weight class). Frederick Zwirn has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frederick Zwirn!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zwirn moves into the clinch.
Ji Woo working aggressively here.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
Ji Woo fails to pull guard.
Ji Woo misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Ji Woo - that landed with a thud.
Zwirn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ji Woo controls his hands.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
Zwirn lands an elbow just above Ji Woo 's eye.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Zwirn blocks it.
Ji Woo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ji Woo controlling the position.
Zwirn trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
Zwirn wants to get up but he can't break Ji Woo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ji Woo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zwirn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ji Woo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zwirn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo has a closed guard, preventing Zwirn from standing up.
Ji Woo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zwirn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zwirn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zwirn wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Ji Woo controlling the position.
Ji Woo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zwirn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zwirn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ji Woo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zwirn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ji Woo is tightening it up a little... Zwirn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zwirn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zwirn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ji Woo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bong Ji Woo!
After winning the bout, Bong Ji Woo 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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