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Bellicose - Daverio vs Dell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Petrov (ranked 5192 p4p, 24206 weight class) and Cosmo Houston (ranked 552 p4p, 666 weight class). The key to victory for Alexander Petrov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cosmo Houston!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov staying out of range there.
Houston throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Houston lands a jab-cross combination.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Houston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houston tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
A punch combination from Houston misses.
Houston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Houston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Houston throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Houston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Houston misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Houston scrambles back to his feet.
Houston drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Houston controls the action.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houston.
Houston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov leaning against his opponent.
Petrov prevents Houston from breaking the clinch.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Houston.
Petrov has Houston pressed against the cage, preventing Houston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Houston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrov scores with a shot to the side of Houston's head.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Houston is keeping busy.
Houston managing to block the knees to the body from Petrov.
Houston lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Houston.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Houston backwards.
Petrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Houston is defending well for now.
Houston pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Houston.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrov.
Petrov lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Houston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Houston.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Houston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Houston controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houston.
Houston blocks an uppercut.
Houston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov scores with a shot to the side of Houston's head.
Houston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Houston blocks an uppercut.
Petrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Houston is defending well for now.
Houston is trying to break the clinch but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Houston.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Houston blocks an uppercut.
Houston wants to break free but Petrov has control.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Houston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Petrov.
Houston trying to land knees to the 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!
Petrov lands a body shot.
Houston blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houston.
Petrov controlling the action here for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Petrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Houston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Houston swinging wildly here.
Houston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Houston throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov slips a straight right by Houston.
Petrov throws a body punch but Houston moves out of range.
As Petrov backs off Houston throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.
Houston fails to land with a series of punches.
Houston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Houston saw that one coming.
Houston tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houston throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
Houston slips a jab from Petrov.
Houston misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov tries to clinch but Houston moves out of range.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Houston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Houston.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Houston.
Petrov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Houston.
Houston misses with a double jab.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov misses with a left hand
enabling Houston to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosmo Houston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Houston slips under a jab.
Houston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Houston swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Houston tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Houston misses with a left hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Houston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrov has managed to clinch.
Houston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov stalling in the clinch but Houston improves position.
Houston misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander Petrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Houston.
Houston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Houston.
Petrov drives through and clinches with Houston against the cage.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Houston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Houston is trying to force a seperation but Petrov has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Houston gets an underhook and turns Petrov into the cage.
Houston is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
Houston is trying to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling him.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Houston.
A short right from Petrov.
Petrov trying to stall but Houston improves his position.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Houston is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
Petrov gets through Houston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Houston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houston pulls guard.
Petrov won't allow Houston to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
Petrov lands a head kick. Houston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Houston misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Houston moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Houston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cosmo Houston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Petrov.
Houston tries to clinch up.
Houston takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmo Houston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Houston. That did some damage!
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houston's head.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Houston.
Houston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Houston with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Houston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Nice jab there from Petrov.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Houston.
Houston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Houston fails to land with a series of punches.
Houston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov has closed the distance and engaged Houston in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Houston.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Houston as Petrov tries to tie him up.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Houston wants to get back to striking at distance but Petrov won't allow it.
Houston tries to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling the position.
Petrov prevents Houston from breaking the clinch.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov is looking to control Houston's arms but Houston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petrov has his back to the cage.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Petrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Houston.
Houston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Houston.
Petrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Houston.
Petrov has Houston pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Petrov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Houston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Houston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Houston tries to break free but Petrov pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houston.
Petrov is struggling to control the position.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Houston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Houston can't break the clinch.
Petrov stalling in the clinch but Houston improves position.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov stalling.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Houston.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Houston avoiding damage as Petrov throws knees to the body.
Petrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Houston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Petrov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduard Kelly (ranked 5206 p4p, 5237 weight class) and Todd Gallagher (ranked 542 p4p, 545 weight class). Eduard Kelly is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduard Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kelly takes one on the button.
Kelly tries to clinch
and Gallagher counters with a right hand to the body.
Gallagher scores with a shot to the body.
Gallagher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Gallagher throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Gallagher circles away easily
and Gallagher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gallagher lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kelly off his feet! Kelly tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Todd Gallagher!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Castro (ranked 3487 p4p, 3447 weight class) and Robert Cap (ranked 461 p4p, 452 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cap looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Castro!
Castro is trying to get back to half guard.
Cap scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Castro to see if he's OK.
Cap working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cap looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cap tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Castro tries to bench press Cap off him but Cap keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cap looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro is trying to improve his position.
Cap looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Castro can't do much from the bottom here.
Cap looks up at the clock and then as Castro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cap smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cap tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cap has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cap tries for a kimura but Castro is defending well.
Castro is trying to improve his position.
Castro is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cap is trying to get an arm triangle but Castro is defending well.
Castro tries to buck Cap off but Cap is having none of it.
Castro is trying to control Cap's posture but Cap avoids it.
Cap working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cap working away.
Castro gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Cap there.
Cap seems to be looking for submissions.
Castro actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cap looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ground and pound from Cap.
Cap is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Castro is defending against the submission attempts here by Cap.
Castro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Castro wants to control but Cap is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cap is looking to advance position but Castro won't allow it.
Castro actively working from the bottom here.
Castro landing strikes from the bottom.
Cap is pressing down on Castro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castro is holding on for now.
Cap is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cap is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castro defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Cap dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cap shoots in for a double leg but Castro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Cap looks to move away, Castro throws a big counter combo but Cap just gets out of the way.
Cap throws a push kick but Castro slaps the foot to one side.
Cap misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Cap.
 It looks like Demian Castro has been cut.
Cap shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castro sprawls well. Castro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cap gets slowly back to his feet.
Castro appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap misses with a two punch combination.
Castro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Robert Cap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cap lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castro at a distance.
Castro is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cap lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castro circles away quickly and effectively.
Castro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cap lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cap throws a right and a left that Castro avoids nicely.
Castro tries to sprawl but Cap drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro tries to get to full guard but Cap has control of the leg.
Cap is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cap is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Castro sees it coming and defends easily.
Castro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cap pulls his head out easily.
Cap is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
 Castro is rocked!
Cap is working for a kimura but Castro is defending it quite comfortably.
Robert Cap has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cap lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Castro quite badly. Castro pulls Cap in close trying to recover. Cap postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Castro on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Castro doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Cap!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Masvidal (ranked 3326 p4p, 3309 weight class) and Justin Lobsusbaka (ranked 317 p4p, 316 weight class). Justin Lobsusbaka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morgan Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Lobsusbaka!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal throws a body shot but no joy.
Lobsusbaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobsusbaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lobsusbaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
Lobsusbaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Masvidal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lobsusbaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Masvidal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Masvidal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lobsusbaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobsusbaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Morgan Masvidal has been cut.
Lobsusbaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobsusbaka.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
Masvidal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masvidal has Lobsusbaka up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lobsusbaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lobsusbaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masvidal doesn't seem bothered though.
Lobsusbaka throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal wants to clinch.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Lobsusbaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masvidal misses with a body punch
and Lobsusbaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal clinches up against the cage.
Lobsusbaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head.
Lobsusbaka lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal tries to work over Lobsusbaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lobsusbaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Lobsusbaka throws a lazy right hand but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masvidal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lobsusbaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Lobsusbaka throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lobsusbaka misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
Masvidal is looking to counter the offense by Lobsusbaka and move into the clinch.
Masvidal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lobsusbaka moves away.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobsusbaka.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Lobsusbaka's head but Lobsusbaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lobsusbaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lobsusbaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masvidal finds it's way round the side to connect with Lobsusbaka's head.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Lobsusbaka is out of range.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lobsusbaka.
Masvidal digs a good body shot into Lobsusbaka's ribs.
Lobsusbaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Masvidal misses
and Lobsusbaka counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Lobsusbaka slips the punch.
Good shot there by Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka lands a jab to the head.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
Lobsusbaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal forces Lobsusbaka back against the cage and clinches.
Masvidal digs a right hand underneath Lobsusbaka's ribcage. Lobsusbaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masvidal slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lobsusbaka.
Lobsusbaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Lobsusbaka prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobsusbaka controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Lobsusbaka fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Lobsusbaka.
Lobsusbaka lands a left hand.
Lobsusbaka working aggressively here.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal avoiding damage.
Lobsusbaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal digs a right hand underneath Lobsusbaka's ribcage. Lobsusbaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Lobsusbaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Morgan Masvidal's cut.
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.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobsusbaka misses with a straight left.
Masvidal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Lobsusbaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lobsusbaka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lobsusbaka slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka misses with a straight left.
Lobsusbaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobsusbaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Masvidal slips a jab from Lobsusbaka.
Masvidal darts in trying to clinch
and Lobsusbaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a jab when Lobsusbaka was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal slips a jab from Lobsusbaka.
Lobsusbaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masvidal misses with a wild body shot.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobsusbaka throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal rushes Lobsusbaka and presses him up against the cage.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masvidal effectively controlling the action here.
Lobsusbaka prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Lobsusbaka misses with some punches.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lobsusbaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lobsusbaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lobsusbaka.
Masvidal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lobsusbaka counters with a straight right hand.
Lobsusbaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobsusbaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Masvidal with a body shot.
Lobsusbaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka misses with a looping left.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Masvidal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lobsusbaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lobsusbaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
As Lobsusbaka tries to get set, Masvidal tries to push him back and clinch up but Lobsusbaka manages to avoid the attempt.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lobsusbaka.
Lobsusbaka looks to throw the jab but Masvidal is out of range.
Masvidal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lobsusbaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Masvidal.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Lobsusbaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka being controlled against the cage.
Lobsusbaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal misses with a body punch.
Masvidal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lobsusbaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lobsusbaka misses with the head strike.
Masvidal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Masvidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lobsusbaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masvidal cracks Lobsusbaka with a nice body shot.
Lobsusbaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masvidal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Lobsusbaka's shoulder, as Lobsusbaka tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Lobsusbaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
Masvidal looks to score with a jab to the body but Lobsusbaka is just out of range.
Lobsusbaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Masvidal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masvidal.
Masvidal struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobsusbaka controls his hands.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lobsusbaka can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka misses with some punches.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Lobsusbaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lobsusbaka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lobsusbaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Lobsusbaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Morgan Masvidal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lobsusbaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Lobsusbaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lobsusbaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Lobsusbaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masvidal throws a body punch but Lobsusbaka moves out of range.
Lobsusbaka missing with a left hand there. Masvidal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masvidal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lobsusbaka is trying to break the clinch but Masvidal is controlling him.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
The referee calls for Masvidal to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobsusbaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lobsusbaka avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal throws a hook but Lobsusbaka avoids it easily.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Lobsusbaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Lobsusbaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Masvidal misses with a body punch
and Lobsusbaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Lobsusbaka throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily.
Masvidal slips under a jab from Lobsusbaka.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Lobsusbaka is out of range.
Lobsusbaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by Lobsusbaka.
Lobsusbaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Masvidal misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lobsusbaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal doesn't manage to clinch there - Lobsusbaka circles away.
Morgan Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobsusbaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masvidal. Lobsusbaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lobsusbaka throws out a counter right but Masvidal avoids it with no problem.
Masvidal has Lobsusbaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lobsusbaka misses with the head strike.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lobsusbaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lobsusbaka.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Masvidal 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.
Lobsusbaka throws a head punch that misses.
Lobsusbaka prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Morgan Masvidal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobsusbaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal tries to work over Lobsusbaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lobsusbaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Lobsusbaka tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Lobsusbaka misses with the head strike.
Lobsusbaka scores with a hook to the body.
Justin Lobsusbaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lobsusbaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Lobsusbaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masvidal pushes Lobsusbaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Lobsusbaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lobsusbaka blocks a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal scores with a hook to the body.
Lobsusbaka prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lobsusbaka lands a nice uppercut.
Lobsusbaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Masvidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lobsusbaka tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Lobsusbaka prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lobsusbaka.
Lobsusbaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Lobsusbaka.
I've got Lobsusbaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Lobsusbaka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 2671 p4p, 2922 weight class) and Razor Ramano (ranked 337 p4p, 368 weight class). Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shinya Aoki. Razor Ramano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Razor Ramano!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramano moves into range and clinches up with Aoki.
Aoki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aoki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ramano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki has an active guard here but Ramano has managed to pass into half guard.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ramano pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki tries to hold on but Ramano postures up.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramano content just to control the position here.
Ramano avoids the attempt from Aoki to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramano controlling from the full mount.
Aoki doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Ramano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aoki wants to hold on but Ramano pushes him away.
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.
Aoki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ramano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aoki tries to hold on but Ramano pushes him away.
Ramano content just to control the position here.
Ramano prevents Aoki from getting the reversal.
Ramano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramano looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Ramano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aoki wants to control but Ramano is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount.
Aoki wants to hold on but Ramano pushes him away.
Aoki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramano controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Ramano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ramano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramano throws a head punch that misses.
Ramano struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Ramano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramano misses with some punches.
Ramano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramano.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aoki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramano to keep the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Ramano as the two fighters clinch.
Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ramano walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ramano has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ramano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ramano digs a right hand underneath Aoki's ribcage. Aoki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramano cracks Aoki with a nice body shot.
Ramano lands with a light punch inside.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ramano walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aoki takes one to the chin there.
Ramano rushes Aoki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ramano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Ramano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aoki jumps guard but Ramano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ramano tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Ramano - that landed with a thud.
Ramano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramano lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Ramano.
Aoki is trying to pull guard but Ramano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Razor Ramano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aoki is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Ramano won't allow it.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramano scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramano lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Ramano pushes Aoki against the cage. Ramano is working some dirty boxing. Ramano pushes off with a quick right hook! Aoki goes down! Aoki tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ramano moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razor Ramano!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Strakapoud (ranked 2943 p4p, 2917 weight class) and Adolfo Correia (ranked 375 p4p, 372 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stanislav Strakapoud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adolfo Correia!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correia misses with an uppercut.
Correia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Correia misses with a straight left.
Correia throws a shot from downtown. Strakapoud moves away and avoids it.
Correia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strakapoud scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Strakapoud prevents Correia from improving his position.
Strakapoud is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Correia is trying to maintain the position but Strakapoud is very close to passing his half guard.
Correia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Strakapoud seems to be working for a kimura but Correia defends the submission attempt.
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strakapoud trying to mount his opponent but Correia defends it.
Correia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strakapoud. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Correia is trying to stand up here but Strakapoud is controlling him well.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Correia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Correia pushes Strakapoud off looking to stand but Strakapoud dives back in and keeps control.
Correia is looking to control Strakapoud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Correia avoid being mounted?
Strakapoud seems to be looking for submissions.
Strakapoud seems to be working for a kimura but Correia defends the submission attempt.
Correia wants to get back to his feet.
Strakapoud maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Correia could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Strakapoud has cracked it and Correia is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Strakapoud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stanislav Strakapoud!
In defeat, Adolfo Correia stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't get the win today but I am not going anywhere and will continue to train hard and win fights.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Saari (ranked 2361 p4p, 2945 weight class) and Alonnus Parker (ranked 311 p4p, 376 weight class). Saari's entrance music is Oranssi Pazuzu - Lahja . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksi Saari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alonnus Parker!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saari's waist but Saari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
Saari misses with a double jab.
Saari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Saari.
Saari lands a jab to the head.
Parker's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Saari pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parker back to the cage. Saari follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saari throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saari misses with a two punch combination.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saari as he avoids it easily.
As Parker looks to move away, Saari throws a big counter combo but Parker just gets out of the way.
Aleksi Saari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonnus Parker.
Saari lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saari lands a nice hook to Parker's body. Parker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aleksi Saari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saari lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saari fails to land with a series of punches.
Saari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker shoots in and drives through. Saari sprawls well.
Saari misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saari avoids it really well and circles away.
Saari connects with a jab.
Parker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saari.
Saari lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into range.
Saari throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Saari's corner calls for a 1-2. Saari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saari throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
And Parker tries to counter it with a takedown but Saari pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saari throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Parker tries for a takedown but Saari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saari jabs at Parker's body.
Parker has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saari lands with a shot to the body.
Saari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Saari.
Saari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parker.
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saari.
Parker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saari defends it well.
Saari swinging wildly here.
Saari misses with a two punch combination.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Saari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Saari.
Saari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by Saari's head coaches at Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Parker looking to score a takedown here. Saari is defending well but Parker drives through and ends up in Saari's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
Parker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parker on the ground.
Parker wants to control from the top but Saari keeps moving.
Parker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Parker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Parker scoring with some ground and pound.
Parker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Parker landing some decent shots from guard.
Parker distracts Saari with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saari 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.
Parker cracks Saari with a solid left hand.
Saari has momentary wrist control but Parker slips an elbow through the middle.
Parker passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Parker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saari has hold of Parker's hands but Parker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saari is trying to get back to full guard.
Parker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parker is nestled in close to Saari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saari is looking for a sweep. Parker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parker is taking a breather. Saari says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Parker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saari gets full guard.
Saari has momentary wrist control but Parker slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Parker works over Saari with some ground and pound from guard.
Saari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker with a nice head shot there.
Parker lands a couple of digs.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Saari looking to control.
Saari has momentary wrist control but Parker slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksi Saari dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saari swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Parker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saari as he jumps to the side.
Saari throws a combination. Parker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saari but Saari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aleksi Saari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonnus Parker.
Parker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saari pinned against the cage. Saari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aleksi Saari is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saari pinned against the cage. Saari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saari.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Saari.
Saari throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saari throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saari leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saari pinned against the cage. Saari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Parker looks to move away, Saari throws a big counter combo but Parker just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saari pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parker back to the cage. Saari follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Saari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Saari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saari throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Parker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saari scores with a sloppy right hand. Parker should have avoided that one.
Aleksi Saari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Saari.
Saari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parker.
Saari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Saari does no damage.
Saari cracks Parker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saari scores with a jab to the body.
Saari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Saari.
Aleksi Saari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saari fails to land with a series of punches.
Saari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saari lunges at Parker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Parker's hand.
Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Parker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saari avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saari moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saari!
Parker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saari pinned against the cage. Saari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker feints the counter takedown.
Saari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saari misses with the combination.
Parker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saari stuffs the takedown.
Saari tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saari avoids it really well and circles away.
Saari fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksi Saari dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Saari misses.
Parker feints the counter takedown.
Parker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker lands a nice forearm strike.
Parker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saari to see if he's OK.
Parker trying to control the action but Saari is working from the bottom.
Alonnus Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Check out the look on Parker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Parker cracks Saari with a big elbow.
Saari tries to improve position but can't.
Parker scores with punches from side control.
Parker grinds an elbow into Saari's temple.
Saari is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saari wants to get back to his feet but Parker drags him back down.
Parker is working Saari over with some ground and pound from side control.
Saari is working to avoid the ground and pound but Parker connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saari takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Saari takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Saari is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Saari's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saari is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Saari is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saari is looking to regain half guard here but Parker keeps moving and retains side control.
Saari seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Saari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saari is looking for a sweep.
Parker working the body and head with strikes.
Saari tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker working the head and body with strikes.
Parker looks up at the clock and then as Saari takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Parker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Saari takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Saari wants to get back to his feet but Parker drags him back down.
Saari is trying to improve his position.
Parker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Parker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Saari takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Parker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Parker working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saari is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Parker in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Saari looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Parker turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonnus Parker!
During a confident post fight interview, Alonnus Parker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Aleksi Saari stepped up to the mic, saying 'Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnaud Coleman (ranked 1943 p4p, 2555 weight class) and Hristo Borisov (ranked 262 p4p, 335 weight class). Hristo Borisov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnaud Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hristo Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borisov.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Borisov tries to counter it with a takedown but Coleman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Coleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Coleman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Borisov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Coleman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borisov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borisov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Borisov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Coleman has a closed guard, preventing Borisov from standing up.
Borisov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borisov is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Coleman misses with a double jab.
Borisov gets a double leg takedown into Coleman's guard.
Coleman has a closed guard, preventing Borisov from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman working a defensive guard here.
Borisov slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Borisov there.
Coleman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Garcia MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Borisov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Coleman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coleman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borisov is working away from the top position though.
Borisov is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov wants to stand up but Coleman has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Borisov is keen to just control but Coleman is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borisov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Coleman to get to his feet.
A slow jab from Coleman misses its intended target.
Coleman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Borisov's head.
Coleman misses with a two punch combination.
Borisov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coleman digs a good body shot into Borisov's ribs.
Coleman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arnaud Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman misses with a hook. Borisov ducked under it nicely.
Coleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Coleman misses.
Coleman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borisov.
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Borisov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Borisov ducks under a wild hook from Coleman.
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!
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coleman misses with a wild combination.
Borisov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borisov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coleman.
Borisov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coleman defends it well.
Borisov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coleman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borisov moves out of range as Coleman strikes.
Coleman throws a hook to the side of Borisov's head but Borisov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Borisov. Borisov obviously looking to wear him down.
Borisov shoots in and bounces Coleman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Borisov won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnaud Coleman 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.
Borisov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coleman.
Arnaud Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Coleman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Borisov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Coleman's knee momentarily.
Coleman misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Borisov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Coleman misses.
Borisov feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Borisov.
Borisov darts in and clinches Coleman up against the cage.
Borisov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Coleman regains guard immediately.
Borisov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borisov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Borisov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Coleman to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coleman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Borisov's guard! Nice work there by Coleman!
Borisov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coleman passes Borisov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borisov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borisov is looking to control Coleman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borisov avoid being mounted?
Borisov is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov is pressing down on Coleman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Borisov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borisov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coleman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Coleman misses with a few strikes there.
Borisov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borisov throws a fast counter high kick but Coleman manages to duck under it in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Borisov shoots in.
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman. Borisov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Coleman misses.
A punch combination from Borisov misses.
Coleman throwing a counter right hand but Borisov manages to avoid it.
Borisov walks into a straight right hand from Coleman.
Arnaud Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman lands a head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Coleman!
Nice defenses there by Borisov.
Borisov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coleman quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borisov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Borisov is keen to just control but Coleman is a slippery customer.
Borisov seems to be looking for submissions.
Borisov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov is keen to just control but Coleman is a slippery customer.
Borisov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coleman sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borisov in particular looking to stall.
Coleman is looking to control Borisov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coleman avoid being mounted?
Borisov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arnaud Coleman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Coleman connects with a jab.
Coleman misses with a double jab.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borisov moves away from the strike by Coleman.
Borisov tries to clinch up.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Borisov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A lazy left from Coleman finds it's target.
Borisov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Borisov lands in his opponent's guard.
Borisov won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Borisov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borisov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control the position.
Borisov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Borisov from controlling successfully.
Borisov passes into half guard.
Borisov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Coleman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hristo Borisov!
During a confident post fight interview, Hristo Borisov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Cutler (ranked 2094 p4p, 1918 weight class) and Xander Montgomery (ranked 275 p4p, 257 weight class). Harrison Cutler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harrison Cutler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutler avoids the head kick by Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut. Cutler saw that one coming.
Montgomery with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Montgomery fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cutler checks it well.
Cutler tries to counter by clinching up but Montgomery breaks away and moves out of range.
Montgomery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cutler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montgomery pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cutler is out of range and Montgomery settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery tries to keep at a distance but Cutler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cutler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Xander Montgomery has been cut.
Montgomery has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cutler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cutler.
Montgomery has Cutler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cutler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harrison Cutler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xander Montgomery.
Cutler lands an elbow just above Montgomery 's eye.
Cutler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Montgomery has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cutler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cutler misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Cutler.
Cutler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Montgomery tries for a takedown but Cutler manages to get underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Cutler has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cutler lands an elbow that stopped Montgomery in his tracks for a moment.
Montgomery lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery stops Cutler from getting back to his feet.
Montgomery working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cutler's thigh. Cutler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cutler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montgomery is one step ahead there.
Montgomery trying to control but Cutler is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Montgomery stopping the sweep attempt from Cutler.
Cutler wants to get back to his feet but Montgomery is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Montgomery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cutler is keeping the position for now.
Cutler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cutler keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Cutler looking for a sweep. Not yet Cutler, not yet.
Montgomery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Cutler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Montgomery throws a leg kick but Cutler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cutler tries to counter by clinching up but Montgomery breaks away and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Montgomery.
Cutler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cutler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montgomery moves away.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cutler ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Cutler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cutler rushes Montgomery and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cutler walks away with a smile on his face. Montgomery gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cutler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a head kick that misses
and Cutler counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Montgomery is predictable there
and Cutler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cutler with a jab.
Cutler throws a shot to the body.
Cutler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery misses with a kick to the body
and Cutler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Cutler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xander Montgomery's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Montgomery tries a head kick but it misses.
Cutler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Montgomery manages to circle out of the way.
Montgomery throws the left hand but Cutler avoids the punch easily.
Montgomery falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cutler counters with a left to the body.
Xander Montgomery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cutler scores with the left hand. Montgomery knows he should have avoided that one.
Montgomery throws a right and a left that Cutler avoids nicely.
Cutler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler dodges the punch combination from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick
and Cutler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montgomery thinking.
Montgomery misses with a series of wild punches.
Xander Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery throws a body punch but Cutler moves out of range.
Cutler wants to clinch up but Montgomery keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Montgomery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montgomery throws a hook to the side of Cutler's head but Cutler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cutler lands a slapping body shot.
Montgomery tries a head kick but it misses.
Cutler swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery misses with a double jab.
As Montgomery looks to move away, Cutler throws a big counter combo but Montgomery just gets out of the way.
Montgomery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cutler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery throws a head kick that misses.
Cutler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cutler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montgomery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cutler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montgomery looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the body from Montgomery misses
and Cutler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Montgomery misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Cutler misses its target.
Cutler tries to clinch but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cutler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montgomery thinking.
Montgomery misses with a head kick.
Cutler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montgomery takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That has opened up Xander Montgomery's cut even more.
A punch combination from Montgomery misses.
Cutler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Montgomery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cutler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Montgomery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cutler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Montgomery manages to circle out of the way.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutler works Montgomery's body with a nice hook.
Cutler scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harrison Cutler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xander Montgomery's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cutler tries to clinch there but Montgomery circles away.
Montgomery takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montgomery throws a right and a left that Cutler avoids nicely.
Cutler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Montgomery has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Montgomery misses with a low kick.
Cutler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cutler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cutler is working Montgomery over against the cage.
Cutler pushes Montgomery back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutler lands a shoulder strike.
Montgomery has Cutler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cutler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cutler lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Cutler.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Montgomery wants a takedown.
Harrison Cutler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xander Montgomery.
Cutler lands an elbow inside.
 Montgomery is rocked!
Cutler lands a left hand.
Montgomery is still on wobbly legs! Can Cutler finish him?
Cutler throws an elbow but it misses.
Cutler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cutler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cutler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Montgomery's brow.
Cutler misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cutler throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Montgomery is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cutler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Montgomery's brow.
A hook to the body from Cutler.
Montgomery dodges an elbow strike from Cutler.
Harrison Cutler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cutler throws an elbow that misses.
Montgomery blocks the elbow strike.
Montgomery blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cutler misses with an elbow over the top.
Cutler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cutler misses with an elbow over the top.
Cutler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cutler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cutler throws an elbow but it misses.
Montgomery blocks an elbow strike.
Cutler throws an elbow that misses.
Cutler throws a big uppercut that drops Montgomery! More strikes from Cutler and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Montgomery lies dazed against the cage as Cutler celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harrison Cutler!
Harrison Cutler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Daverio (ranked 1174 p4p, 1631 weight class) and Joshi Dell (ranked 132 p4p, 175 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateo Daverio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshi Dell!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dell shoots in but Daverio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daverio 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.
Dell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daverio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daverio clinches with his opponent.
Dell avoids a wild elbow strike from Daverio.
Dell takes an elbow to the temple.
Dell misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Dell.
Dell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daverio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Daverio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Joshi Dell has been cut.
Daverio tries to throw a body punch but Dell avoids it by throwing Daverio back against the cage.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Dell in his tracks for a moment.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Daverio prevents a body shot from Dell.
Daverio lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daverio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dell.
Dell avoids the elbow strike from Daverio, against the cage.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Daverio.
Dell blocks the elbow strike.
Dell misses with a punch to the body.
Dell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daverio misses with a body punch.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Joshi Dell's cut even more.
Daverio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daverio lands with a left to the head.
Daverio misses with a body punch.
Dell has a couple of punches blocked by Daverio.
Daverio pushes Dell against the cage. Daverio is working some dirty boxing. Daverio pushes off with a quick right hook! Dell goes down! Dell tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Daverio moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateo Daverio!
Mateo Daverio retains his featherweight title!
Mateo Daverio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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