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RISE 1: Resurrection PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Shklyarskiy (ranked 2895 p4p, 18654 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 74 p4p, 112 weight class). Brandis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fletch Brandis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmund Shklyarskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shklyarskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandis.
Shklyarskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandis manages to avoid it.
Shklyarskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandis.
Brandis misses with a body shot.
Brandis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
A punch combination from Shklyarskiy misses.
Brandis scores with a hook.
 It looks like Edmund Shklyarskiy has been cut.
Shklyarskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Brandis fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy misses the shot to the body.
Shklyarskiy connects with a body shot.
Brandis misses with a double jab
and Brandis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shklyarskiy misses with a right hand
and Brandis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandis swings for the body but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy swings for the body but Brandis moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Brandis gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn West (ranked 2742 p4p, 2273 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 70 p4p, 57 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeShawn West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
West lands a head shot.
Goodman throws a leg kick
letting West counter with a right hand.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
West connects with a body shot.
Goodman takes one on the button.
West scores with a shot to the body.
Goodman lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by West.
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!
Goodman tried to score with a low kick but West checks it.
West scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West moves into the clinch.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by West.
West lands a body punch.
West taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
West stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from West.
A short uppercut from West.
West prevents a body shot from Goodman.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman blocks a body shot from West.
West blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from West.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
West pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
West lands a right hand.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by West as Goodman tries to tie him up.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
West lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
A nice left hand lands by West.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West lands a hook to the side of the head.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
West lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by West.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside.
West misses with a body punch.
West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West scores with a shoulder strike.
West manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
West throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goodman looks winded!
West lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is working Goodman over against the cage.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
West throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
West lands with a short shot to the head.
West lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by West.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Nice body punch from West - that landed with a thud.
West holding his opponent close, against the cage.
West is working Goodman over against the cage.
West has Goodman pressed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
West lands a nice uppercut.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
A right hand to the body from West.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
 Goodman is rocked!
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
West lands with a left to the head.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Mystic Gym of the Outworld that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
West lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Goodman can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from West and Goodman drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by West.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 15212 p4p, 1731 weight class) and Radoslav Petrov (ranked 130 p4p, 34 weight class). Edgy Brah could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Radoslav Petrov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edgy Brah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Radoslav Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brah closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Brah fails to land.
Brah is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Petrov.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov.
We've been informed that Petrov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brah's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brah.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
Brah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brah lands with a left to the head.
Brah takes a shot to the head.
Petrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brahs head.
Brah is breathing heavily.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brah backwards.
Petrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Brah.
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brah.
A hook to the body from Petrov.
Petrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Petrov.
Petrov lands with a left to the head.
Petrov gets through Brah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Petrov lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Brah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.
Petrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Petrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Brah backwards.
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
 Brah is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Brah has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Brah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrov lands a right hand.
Petrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrov.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brah! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Petrov is unloading with more strikes now! Brah drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radoslav Petrov!
After the fight, Radoslav Petrov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McDade (ranked 1788 p4p, 21404 weight class) and Dah Winner (ranked 39 p4p, 111 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin McDade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dah Winner !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Winner looks to land a combination but McDade avoids it well.
Winner punishes McDade's body with a nice straight punch.
McDade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDade blocks a jab.
Winner misses with a double jab.
Winner wants to clinch.
Winner throws out a loose jab but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winner misses with a wild combination.
McDade rushes Winner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winner 's elbow.
A short body shot lands from McDade as the two fighters clinch.
McDade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade tries to throw a body punch but Winner avoids it by throwing McDade back against the cage.
Winner is looking to break free of the clinch but McDade has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDade.
McDade throws a head punch that misses.
Winner misses with the head strike.
Winner tries to circle away but McDade has him pinned against the cage.
McDade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winner s head.
Winner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDade to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land.
McDade misses with the head strike.
Winner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDade pinned against the cage. McDade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Winner does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDade lands a jab to the head.
McDade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
McDade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDade slips under a jab from Winner .
McDade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDade throws a right hand that Winner ducks under and follows up with a left that Winner also avoids with ease.
Winner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Winner misses.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDade counters by moving into the clinch.
Winner 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDade pushes Winner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDade working aggressively here.
McDade scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winner .
McDade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
Winner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Kevin McDade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade has closed the distance and engaged Winner in a clinch.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winner misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winner is trying to force a seperation but McDade has the dominant position.
McDade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land.
Winner throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
McDade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winner s head.
Winner is looking to break free of the clinch but McDade has double underhooks.
McDade tries a body shot but Winner blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner breaks the clinch.
Winner throws a combination. McDade tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDade throws a looping overhand right but Winner ducks down to avoid it.
Winner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
McDade throws a body punch but Winner moves out of range.
Winner throws a right and a left that McDade avoids nicely.
Winner misses with a takedown
and McDade counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McDade.
Kevin McDade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dah Winner .
McDade misses with a punch on the inside.
McDade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDade swings wildly with an uppercut but Winner uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McDade dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Winner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Winner manages to circle out of the way.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but McDade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Winner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winner with a poor takedown
and McDade counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McDade.
McDade 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.
Winner blocks a body shot from McDade.
McDade digs a right hand into Winner 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winner 's gas tank.
McDade tries to pull guard but Winner won't allow it.
Winner blocks an uppercut.
McDade gets through Winner 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McDade - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDade jumps guard but Winner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Winner is trying to pull guard but McDade has him pressed against the cage.
McDade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winner s head.
Winner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDade lands a body punch.
McDade lands an uppercut.
McDade lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winner .
McDade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winner wants a takedown.
Kevin McDade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dah Winner .
McDade misses with a punch on the inside.
McDade lands a hook that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
McDade swings wildly with an uppercut but Winner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winner takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winner .
McDade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Winner fails to pull guard.
Winner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Winner wants a takedown.
Winner is trying to break free.
McDade tries a body shot but Winner blocks it.
McDade lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDade lands with a light punch inside.
McDade lands a hook that snaps the head of Winner backwards.
A hook to the body from McDade.
Winner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDade.
McDade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDade lands with a left to the head.
Winner blocks an uppercut.
Winner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from McDade on the inside.
Winner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDade walks away with a smile on his face. Winner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDade moves into the clinch successfully.
Winner blocking some punches.
McDade lands a left hand.
Winner prevents a body shot from McDade.
McDade pulls Winner into guard.
McDade has his foot on Winner 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winner works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDade is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winner is aware though and is defending well.
McDade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McDade tries to get out of the position.
McDade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winner manages to get himself to full guard.
McDade stops Winner from standing up.
Winner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDade postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McDade, into his guard.
McDade is looking to cinch up a triangle. Winner throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McDade's body to avoid the submission. McDade has instead reached around Winner 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McDade arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin McDade!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Greenwald (ranked 1867 p4p, 1885 weight class) and Andor Kovacs (ranked 45 p4p, 46 weight class). Glenn Greenwald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Greenwald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Andor Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovacs throws out a loose jab but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greenwald slips a straight right by Kovacs.
Greenwald is looking for a counter combo.
Greenwald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Greenwald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Greenwald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a combination. Greenwald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, jab by Kovacs - just one landing.
A low kick from Kovacs is predictable there
and Greenwald counters with a series of strikes. Kovacs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Kovacs. Beautiful body shot.
Kovacs throws a low kick, looking for Greenwald's leg but Greenwald calmly moves out of range.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut
and Greenwald counters with a stiff right hand.
Andor Kovacs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
Greenwald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kovacs wants to clinch
and Greenwald counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovacs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greenwald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Greenwald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greenwald is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Greenwald avoids them all with ease.
Greenwald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Greenwald takes the fight into the clinch.
Greenwald digs a right hand underneath Kovacs's ribcage. Kovacs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greenwald breaks from the clinch.
Kovacs scoring well with a low kick there.
Greenwald tries to move into range but Kovacs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
and Greenwald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs throws a lazy right hand but Greenwald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greenwald defending well as Kovacs loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Greenwald misses the target.
Greenwald avoids the body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheers as Kovacs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Greenwald doesn't seem phased though.
Kovacs darts in and clinches Greenwald up against the cage.
Greenwald tries to circle away but Kovacs has him pinned against the cage.
Kovacs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacs swings wildly with an uppercut but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacs tries to work over Greenwald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greenwald breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovacs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greenwald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Greenwald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kovacs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut. Greenwald saw that one coming.
A jab from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greenwald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kovacs.
Greenwald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Greenwald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
enabling Greenwald to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Greenwald with a series of wild strikes but Greenwald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greenwald is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs lands a leg kick that knocks Greenwald off balance momentarily.
Kovacs throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Greenwald counters with a left and a right that stings Kovacs.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs scores with a shot to the body.
Kovacs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Greenwald moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
Greenwald thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kovacs misses the jab.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs throws a lazy right hand but Greenwald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andor Kovacs dominated that round.
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.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Greenwald avoids them all with ease.
Greenwald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greenwald lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kovacs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Greenwald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovacs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Kovacs misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
Greenwald moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
Kovacs drives through and clinches with Greenwald against the cage.
Greenwald wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs avoiding damage as Greenwald throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Greenwald is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovacs has double underhooks.
Greenwald manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kovacs won't allow Greenwald to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs is looking to stand up but Greenwald won't let him.
Kovacs gets to his feet. Greenwald looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kovacs cracks Greenwald with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kovacs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greenwald was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacs.
Kovacs tries to clinch there but Greenwald circles away.
Greenwald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovacs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs closes the distance and clinches.
Greenwald is trying to break the clinch but Kovacs is controlling him.
Kovacs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greenwald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kovacs has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Greenwald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kovacs can turn it around.
Greenwald tries to pull guard but Kovacs won't allow it.
Greenwald breaks the clinch.
Greenwald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.
Greenwald throws a big counter combination but Kovacs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovacs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greenwald counters with a straight right hand.
Kovacs loads up on a big right hand but Greenwald slips the punch.
Kovacs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Greenwald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs throws a big shot that misses.
As Kovacs looks to move away, Greenwald throws a big counter combo but Kovacs just gets out of the way.
Kovacs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greenwald is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovacs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kovacs does no damage.
Greenwald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Greenwald keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Greenwald finds it's way through Kovacs's defenses.
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
and Greenwald counters with a series of strikes. Kovacs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Greenwald with a series of wild strikes but Greenwald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greenwald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kovacs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greenwald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovacs.
Greenwald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glenn Greenwald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovacs misses with a body punch
and Greenwald counters with a two punch combo.
Kovacs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greenwald.
Greenwald is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs throws a hook but Greenwald avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs misses with a shot to the body
and Greenwald counters with a leg kick.
Kovacs misses with a low kick.
Greenwald tried to counter with a leg kick but Kovacs avoided it.
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
Greenwald seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kovacs with a hook.
Good leg kick by Kovacs.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greenwald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kovacs!
Kovacs looks to land a right hand but Greenwald moved out of range.
Greenwald throws a big counter combination but Kovacs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greenwald is looking for a counter combo.
Greenwald goes for a double leg but Kovacs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kovacs continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Greenwald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovacs misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andor Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kovacs misses with a double jab
and Greenwald counters with a three punch combo that has Kovacs backing up. Kovacs nods at Greenwald to acknowledge the strikes.
Greenwald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovacs throws a leg kick but Greenwald moved away.
Greenwald feints a jab promting Kovacs to slip. Greenwald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kovacs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kovacs closes the distance and pushes Greenwald back into the cage.
Greenwald missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Greenwald.
Greenwald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greenwald tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovacs throws a poor cross that misses
and Greenwald counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
Greenwald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kovacs just manages to avoid it.
Kovacs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greenwald.
Kovacs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGreenwald.
Kovacs misses with a head kick.
Greenwald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Greenwald keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kovacs takes a swing at Greenwald's ribcage but misses.
Greenwald is looking for a counter combo.
Kovacs scores with a three punch combo!
Greenwald drops his hands momentarily and Kovacs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
It looked like Greenwald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Greenwald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovacs.
Greenwald throws a big counter combination but Kovacs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald throws a big counter combination but Kovacs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovacs closes the distance and clinches.
Greenwald breaks the clinch.
Greenwald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs throws a jab when Greenwald was well out of range.
Greenwald throws a big counter combination but Kovacs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovacs misses with a hook. Greenwald ducked under it nicely.
Greenwald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Greenwald takes the fight into the clinch.
Greenwald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kovacs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kovacs takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greenwald backwards.
A short right from Kovacs on the inside.
Kovacs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kovacs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovacs ducks right into an uppercut from Greenwald.
Greenwald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andor Kovacs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kovacs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Greenwald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kovacs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greenwald momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Kovacs.
Greenwald blocks a leg kick.
Kovacs scores with a jab. Greenwald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Greenwald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs digs a good hook to Greenwald's body.
Kovacs moves to clinch but Greenwald breaks away
and Greenwald counters with a series of strikes. Kovacs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald throws a big counter combination but Kovacs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovacs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Greenwald checks it well.
Kovacs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Greenwald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kovacs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greenwald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kovacs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Greenwald with a series of wild strikes but Greenwald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glenn Greenwald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greenwald slips under a jab from Kovacs.
It looked like Greenwald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andor Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovacs 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Two Chainz (ranked 1772 p4p, 1811 weight class) and Jason Carter (ranked 38 p4p, 41 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Two Chainz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Carter!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Chainz misses.
Chainz misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Chainz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chainz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good work by Chainz as he checks the leg kick.
Chainz moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chainz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chainz looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.
Chainz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carter moves into range and clinches up with Chainz.
Chainz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Chainz is trying to break the clinch but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chainz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carter pushes Chainz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter prevents Chainz from breaking the clinch.
Chainz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter throws a chopping leg kick but Chainz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chainz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Chainz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Carter avoids the body shot from Chainz.
We've been informed that Carter has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Chainz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chainz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chainz gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch.
Chainz is trying to push Carter away but Carter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chainz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chainz.
Chainz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chainz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chainz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carter rushes Chainz and presses him up against the cage.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter closes the distance and pushes Chainz back into the cage.
Chainz manages to break the clinch.
Chainz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chainz takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Carter. That snapped Chainz's head back.
Chainz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter.
Carter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chainz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carter lands a jab.
Chainz is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Carter misses the jab.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chainz slips under a jab.
Chainz throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Jason Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Chainz to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Carter backs away, Chainz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chainz has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter is leaning against Chainz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chainz is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Chainz has had enough of the clinch but Carter keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Chainz is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carter cracks Chainz with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
A short left from Carter.
Chainz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chainz backwards.
Chainz wants to break free but Carter has control.
Chainz can't break the clinch.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Chainz avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Chainz avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chainz is trying to break free.
Carter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Chainz backwards.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Chainz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a jab to the head.
Chainz keeps the fight on the outside.
Chainz takes one to the chin there.
Carter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carter connects with a body shot that sends Chainz's belly button to the back.
Carter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chainz.
Chainz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Carter.
Chainz scores with a leg kick.
Carter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chainz is rocked!
Chainz throws out a loose jab but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Chainz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decent striking displayed by Carter there.
Carter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Carter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chainz throws a chopping leg kick but Carter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carter steps in with a hook that catches Chainz right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Carter follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Chainz looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Carter!
Jason Carter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivern Gustavsson (ranked 1789 p4p, 3273 weight class) and Boss Yonic (ranked 40 p4p, 79 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ivern Gustavsson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ivern Gustavsson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivern Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yonic defending against the ground and pound.
Gustavsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yonic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gustavsson in side control, throwing shots but Yonic defends.
Gustavsson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gustavsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gustavsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yonic keeps working.
Gustavsson controlling from side mount.
Yonic is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic is trying to control Gustavsson's posture but Gustavsson avoids it.
Yonic manages to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gustavsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gustavsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustavsson winds up and cracks Yonic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gustavsson trying to pass the guard but Yonic defending well.
Still in half guard, Gustavsson seems content to control.
Yonic is looking for a sweep. Gustavsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustavsson wants to control but Yonic is keeping him busy.
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.
Yonic wants to improve his position but Gustavsson is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gustavsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gustavsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gustavsson working Yonic over with strikes.
Gustavsson winds up and cracks Yonic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gustavsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gustavsson lands a couple of good shots and Yonic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Yonic's head.
Yonic grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gustavsson scores with punches to the body.
Gustavsson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Yonic prevents Gustavsson from getting a body triangle.
Gustavsson has the hooks in. Yonic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Yonic is taking damage to the body and head.
Gustavsson controls the position.
Gustavsson connects with a big shot to the side of Yonic's head.
Yonic covers up after that shot from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson scores with punches to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yonic trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson is landing with strikes. Yonic can't take much more of this.
Gustavsson has good solid back control here.
Yonic is taking damage to the body and head.
Gustavsson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gustavsson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Gustavsson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gustavsson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Gustavsson closes the distance but Yonic moves to the side
enabling Yonic to counter with a crisp jab.
Yonic slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustavsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gustavsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yonic to the mat! Yonic manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustavsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gustavsson trying to control but Yonic is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivern Gustavsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gustavsson shoots in and bounces Yonic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gustavsson trying to move into half guard but instead Yonic has managed to sweep!
Gustavsson keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Gustavsson is trying to keep Yonic in close.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustavsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic being controlled here momentarily.
Gustavsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustavsson has his hands on Yonic's head, controlling the position.
Yonic throws a strike but Gustavsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yonic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustavsson.
Yonic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson is looking to advance position but Yonic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson wants to hold on but Yonic pushes him away.
Gustavsson is looking to improve his position but Yonic isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivern Gustavsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustavsson tries to lock up and control but Yonic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gustavsson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson tries to lock up and control but Yonic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gustavsson is looking to improve his position but Yonic isn't that keen on the idea.
Gustavsson holds on to Yonic around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Yonic looking to control but Gustavsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gustavsson is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gustavsson is working hard here to advance position.
Gustavsson wants to hold on but Yonic pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavsson is trying to escape the mount.
Gustavsson blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boss Yonic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Yonic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustavsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yonic gets caught flat footed, as Gustavsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gustavsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gustavsson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yonic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Yonic cracks Gustavsson with a solid left hand.
Yonic looking to pass the guard.
Gustavsson keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson is pulling down on Yonic's head. It's preventing any offense from Yonic, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yonic manages to get himself to full guard.
Yonic 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.
Gustavsson lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yonic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustavsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustavsson throwing strikes from guard but Yonic blocks nicely.
Gustavsson trying to control but Yonic is working from the bottom.
Gustavsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yonic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustavsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yonic is trying to keep Gustavsson in close.
Gustavsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson misses with a looping left.
Yonic avoids the body shot from Gustavsson.
Yonic leaves Gustavsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yonic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustavsson misses with a takedown
and Yonic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivern Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yonic looking to control.
Yonic wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustavsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustavsson forces his way into half guard.
Gustavsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson is pressing down on Yonic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yonic is holding on for now.
Yonic is looking to control Gustavsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yonic avoid being mounted?
Gustavsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gustavsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gustavsson stalling away here and it's allowed Yonic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Yonic keeps moving.
Yonic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustavsson is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivern Gustavsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gustavsson 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivern Gustavsson!
Ivern Gustavsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Boss Yonic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh rats.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Kraag (ranked 2178 p4p, 1524 weight class) and Tali Ihantala (ranked 78 p4p, 28 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tali Ihantala!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihantala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ihantala lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kraag thuds a left hand into Ihantala's body.
Ihantala lands a head kick. Kraag smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ihantala throws a jab when Kraag was well out of range.
Kraag throws a right hand that misses
and Ihantala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ihantala was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Ihantala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kraag throws a hook but Ihantala blocks it.
Kraag cracks a nice hook into Ihantala's ribs.
Ihantala throws a head kick but Kraag moves out of range.
Ihantala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ihantala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kraag throws a body punch but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ihantala's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Ihantala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ihantala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ihantala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Kraag finds it's way through Ihantala's defenses.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag misses with a shot to the body
and Ihantala counters with an outside leg kick.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Ihantala throws a low kick but Kraag avoids it.
Kraag lands a nice hook to Ihantala's body. Ihantala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
and Ihantala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kraag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ihantala.
Kraag is looking to wear down Ihantala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ihantala moves away from the strike by Kraag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ihantala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ihantala.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Ihantala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag swings for the body but Ihantala moves out of range.
Kraag tries to move into range but Ihantala moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ihantala.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ihantala counters with a crisp right that sends Kraag to the canvas! Ihantala follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anti Half Assed (ranked 2171 p4p, 1398 weight class) and Kron Diego (ranked 53 p4p, 23 weight class). Anti Half Assed 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anti Half Assed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kron Diego!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Half Assed.
Diego moves out of range as Half Assed strikes.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot
and Half Assed counters by clinching up.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Half Assed jumps guard but Diego turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Half Assed fails to pull guard.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Half Assed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Half Assed tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Half Assed.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Diego.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Diego breaks the clinch.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Half Assed wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs.
Half Assed misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Half Assed misses with a double jab.
Kron Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego cracks a nice hook into Half Assed's ribs.
A jab from Half Assed finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed dives in for a single leg takedown but Diego sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Half Asseds head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Diego gets through Half Assed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Half Assed ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Half Assed no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Half Assed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Half Assed is trying to hold Diego in close to prevent damage but Diego has managed to pass into half guard.
Half Assed wants to improve his position but Diego is controlling well.
Half Assed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego stalling.
Half Assed is trying to stand up here but Diego is controlling him well.
Half Assed trying to control but Diego postures up.
Diego performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Half Assed is doing well to control the position and prevent Diego from advancing to side control.
It looks like Diego is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Half Assed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diego trying to control the position from guard on top but Half Assed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Half Assed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diego doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diego manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego tries to free his leg and advance position but Half Assed is retaining full guard.
Half Assed wants to improve his position but instead Diego has moved into half guard.
Half Assed is not content to let Diego control the position.
Half Assed is looking to control Diego's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Half Assed avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kron Diego will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Half Assed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Half Assed rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Diego misses.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed is looking to land body kicks.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Diego does no damage.
Half Assed swings widly with a right hand
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Half Assed shoots in looking for a takedown. Diego tries to sprawl out of it but Half Assed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diego manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Half Assed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diego misses with a body punch
and Half Assed counters with a three punch combo that has Diego backing up. Diego nods at Half Assed to acknowledge the strikes.
Half Assed misses with a hook
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Half Assed swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Diego.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Half Assed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Half Assed off balance momentarily.
Half Assed decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego trying to control here.
Diego wants to get back to full guard but Half Assed has mounted him!
Half Assed working for a guillotine from mount but Diego is in no mood to give up.
Diego can't escape the position.
Diego regains half guard.
Diego has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Half Assed is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego trying to get back to full guard but Half Assed takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Diego is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Half Assed goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diego turns into him and now he's in Half Assed's guard.
Half Assed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diego looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Half Assed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diego's guard.
Diego seems keen to control Half Assed's posture.
Half Assed won't allow Diego to get back to his feet.
Diego wants to sweep but no luck.
Half Assed controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Half Assed dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
Half Assed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Diego moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Half Assed scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego slips a straight right by Half Assed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed's corner calls for a 1-2. Half Assed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Half Assed dips to his left and cracks Diego with an uppercut!
Diego is rocked!
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Half Assed finish him?
Half Assed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego throws a right hand that Half Assed ducks under and follows up with a left that Half Assed also avoids with ease.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego seems to have recovered his senses.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Half Assed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Half Assed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
A nice leg kick from Half Assed, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed connects with a crisp jab.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Half Assed with a body shot.
Half Assed digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
A countering left hand to the body from Diego misses.
Half Assed throws a series of punches but Diego avoids them all with ease.
Half Assed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Half Assed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diego throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Half Assed finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Half Assed shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diego wants to get back to his feet.
Diego felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Diego tries to roll over but Half Assed keeps him under control.
Half Assed wants to pass the guard but Diego is defending well.
Half Assed is looking for a kimura but Diego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Half Assed to get the leverage.
Half Assed wants to pass to mount but Diego is defending the position.
Half Assed is trying to control the action in half guard but Diego is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego tries to roll over but Half Assed keeps him under control.
Half Assed slows the pace down in half guard.
Diego is trying to maintain the position but Half Assed is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Half Assed is looking to take a break and control but Diego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters with a three punch combo that has Half Assed backing up. Half Assed nods at Diego to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Half Assed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Half Assed 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
A pretty intense looking Anti Half Assed took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lemieux (ranked 756 p4p, 2242 weight class) and Mikhail Martynov (ranked 28 p4p, 81 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Martynov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov works Lemieux's body with a nice hook.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lemieux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martynov cracks Lemieux with an open hand slap.
Lemieux is looking to clinch but Martynov is avoiding it.
Lemieux moves into the clinch.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lemieux blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov breaks from the clinch.
Lemieux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lemieux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martynov pinned against the cage. Martynov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Lemieux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Martynov misses with an uppercut
and Lemieux counters by moving into the clinch.
Martynov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martynov is pushing Lemieux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Martynov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Martynov letting Lemieux take a breather here.
Lemieux takes a shot to the head.
Martynov lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Vincent Lemieux has been cut.
Lemieux stalling against the cage.
Martynov is looking to control Lemieux's arms but Lemieux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martynov has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lemieux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martynov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lemieux is proving hard to escape from.
Lemieux pulls Martynov in to control the position.
Martynov gets to his feet. Lemieux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Lemieux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martynov is fending him off so far but Lemieux persists. Nope, Martynov circles away and we're back to standing.
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Martynov takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Martynov clinches up with Lemieux and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martynov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martynov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martynov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martynov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Lemieux throws a hook but Martynov blocks it.
Martynov tries to counter with a clinch but Lemieux shakes him off and moves away.
Martynov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martynov throws a lazy right hand but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martynov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lemieux, pushing him back against the cage.
Martynov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lemieux drags the fight down to the ground.
Lemieux is looking to stand up but Martynov isn't so interested in that idea.
Martynov stands and steps away. Lemieux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Some wild striking there from Lemieux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux tries to clinch up.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Martynov missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lemieux is defended easily by Martynov.
Lemieux throws a wild body kick that Martynov sees coming a mile off.
Martynov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lemieux on the side of the head.
Martynov jabs Lemieux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lemieux tries for a takedown but Martynov circles away easily
and Martynov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martynov misses with a hook. Lemieux ducked under it nicely.
Lemieux blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Martynov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martynov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Martynov jabs at Lemieux's body.
Lemieux throws a sloppy head kick and Martynov moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Martynov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Lemieux's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Martynov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martynov wants it to stay on the feet.
Martynov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lemieux darts in and clinches Martynov up against the cage.
Lemieux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martynov walks away with a smile on his face. Lemieux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lemieux blocks a jab.
Lemieux is looking to clinch but Martynov is avoiding it.
Martynov scores with a shot to the body.
Martynov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martynov is working Lemieux over against the cage.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux breaks the clinch.
Martynov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lemieux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
Martynov breaks the clinch.
Martynov misses with a hook.
Martynov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lemieux.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Lemieux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Martynov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martynov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martynov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lemieux somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Martynov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Martynov lands.
Martynov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martynov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martynov stops a takedown attempt from Lemieux.
I was talking to Lemieux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lemieux lands a good knee to the midsection. Martynov won't want to take too many of those.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martynov breaks the clinch.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch but Martynov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martynov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lemieux is rocked!
Martynov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Lemieux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martynov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemieux won't want to take too many of those.
Martynov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lemieux to his knees! Martynov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Martynov!
Mikhail Martynov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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