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LAFC 17 Gallahad vs Diamond PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dante (ranked 5396 p4p, 24917 weight class) and Lazar Petrovic (ranked 313 p4p, 372 weight class). Marcus Dante 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Dante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lazar Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dante pinned against the cage. Dante gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dante is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Petrovic.
Dante shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dante showed some decent athleticism there.
Petrovic wants to get back to full guard.
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dante trying to control the action but Petrovic is working from the bottom.
Petrovic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dante is looking to take a break and control but Petrovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic tries to get to full guard but Dante has control of the leg.
Petrovic is staying active underneath Dante, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petrovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dante throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dante.
Petrovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dante manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dante controlling from the top position.
Petrovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petrovic working for a triangle but Dante defends it easily.
Dante postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dante landing with the ground and pound.
Petrovic has a closed guard, preventing Dante from standing up.
Dante drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Petrovic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dante has Petrovic in his guard.
Dante 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.
Dante is breathing heavily.
Petrovic stands and throws Dante's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dante sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Petrovic winds up and cracks Dante with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dante tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Petrovic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petrovic wants to control but Dante is keeping him busy.
That's four 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.
Dante looking for a kimura from the bottom but Petrovic passes into side control!
Dante prevents Petrovic from improving position.
Petrovic trying to control the position but Dante is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazar Petrovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Petrovic leaves Dante with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dante.
Dante throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Petrovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dante looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dante pushes Petrovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Dante wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dante tries to pull guard but Petrovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dante as he avoids it easily.
Petrovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Dante tries to sprawl out of it but Petrovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dante manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dante.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dante or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrovic, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Dante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dante slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrovic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dante's guard.
Dante on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dante tries to get out of the position.
Petrovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Petrovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic tries to clinch up.
Dante tries to sprawl but Petrovic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Petrovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dante is looking to improve his position.
Dante is refusing to be controlled, as Petrovic sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dante wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Petrovic.
Dante is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Petrovic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Petrovic is looking for a kimura here.
Petrovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dante keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dante looking for submissions off his back.
Petrovic decides to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrovic scores with a takedown into Dante's guard.
Dante can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrovic controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazar Petrovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrovic.
Dante is looking to clinch.
Petrovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dante defends it nicely.
Petrovic tries to clinch but Dante moves out of range.
Dante darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dante working the head and body with strikes.
Petrovic is trying to maintain the position but Dante is very close to passing his half guard.
Dante will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrovic keeps working.
Petrovic manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dante keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dante slows down the pace here.
Petrovic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Petrovic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dante is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Petrovic, into his guard.
Dante decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petrovic, up you get!
Dante slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrovic.
Dante tries to bum rush Petrovic with a series of wild strikes but Petrovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dante.
Petrovic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dante keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dante throws a big counter combination but Petrovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marcus Dante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazar Petrovic.
Dante misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Dante, which made it look bad.
Dante rushes Petrovic and presses him up against the cage.
Petrovic breaks from the clinch.
Petrovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Dante tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petrovic manages to circle out of the way.
Dante really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dante clinches with his opponent.
Dante gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Petrovic regains guard.
Petrovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrovic, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dante content to stall in guard here.
Dante trying to stand up but can't free himself from Petrovic's guard.
Petrovic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dante throwing strikes but missing.
Dante is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petrovic wants to sweep here but Dante controlling him for the moment.
Marcus Dante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazar Petrovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Dante.
I think Petrovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazar Petrovic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zico Macedo (ranked 4259 p4p, 2508 weight class) and Dan Stevens (ranked 482 p4p, 312 weight class). Macedo comes to the cage accompanied by Hino Nacional do Brasil. Dan Stevens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zico Macedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macedo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevens to score with a decent uppercut.
Stevens connects with the punch.
Macedo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a left hand
and Macedo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Macedo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Macedo trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Macedo has gone for a leg lock! Stevens slips out almost immediately though and dives into Macedo's guard.
Macedo working a defensive guard here.
Macedo pulls Stevens in close to prevent any damage.
Macedo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is posturing up here but Macedo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Stevens tries to roll out but it's too tight and Stevens has to tap! Slick submission there by Macedo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zico Macedo!
An out of breath Zico Macedo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Shewmaker (ranked 1339 p4p, 3063 weight class) and Dolla Drew (ranked 184 p4p, 372 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Shewmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolla Drew!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shewmaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drew displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shewmaker.
Drew has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shewmaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drew connects with a body shot.
Drew connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drew tries to bum rush Shewmaker with a series of wild strikes but Shewmaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shewmaker shoots in and drives through. Drew sprawls well.
Shewmaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Drew makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drew throws a looping overhand right but Shewmaker ducks down to avoid it.
Drew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shewmaker throws a body kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Drew there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drew scores with a jab.
Drew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drew with a hook.
Shewmaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drew looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drew moves out of range as Shewmaker throws a body kick.
Drew connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shewmaker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drew's waist but Drew gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shewmaker off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Shewmaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drew lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shewmaker defending well as Drew loads up on a big left hand.
Drew lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
 Shewmaker is rocked!
Drew digs a good body shot into Shewmaker's ribs.
Oh Shewmaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shewmaker is breathing heavily.
Drew connects with a stiff jab that staggers Shewmaker - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dolla Drew!
The defeated Robbie Shewmaker had this to say: 'I will come back. I am pretty sure that guy is juiced to the gills. But I still should have won. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orange Cassidy (ranked 1926 p4p, 2559 weight class) and Lemmy Kilmeister (ranked 253 p4p, 310 weight class). Kilmeister comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ace of Spades by - MOTORHEAD kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Orange Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lemmy Kilmeister!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmeister throws a combination that misses
and Cassidy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kilmeister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilmeister keeping moving, preventing Cassidy from controlling successfully.
Cassidy stopping the sweep attempt from Kilmeister.
Cassidy advances to half guard.
Cassidy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kilmeister is trying to maintain the position but Cassidy is very close to passing his half guard.
Kilmeister wants to get back to full guard.
Cassidy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cassidy passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy controlling from mount.
Cassidy is working for a guillotine from mount but Kilmeister frees his head quite easily.
Cassidy takes Kilmeister's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmeister is trying to defend against the choke here but Cassidy has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cassidy Tightens the hold and Kilmeister taps out furiously! Cassidy displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Orange Cassidy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mawvin Vetorwee (ranked 956 p4p, 2663 weight class) and Roronoa Zoro (ranked 109 p4p, 261 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mawvin Vetorwee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roronoa Zoro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoro shoots for a double leg takedown but Vetorwee sprawls well. He's pushed Zoro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vetorwee misses with a straight right.
Zoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vetorwee.
Zoro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vetorwee quickly recovers to half guard.
Vetorwee's coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Zoro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vetorwee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vetorwee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vetorwee taking some punishment here, with Zoro in his half guard.
Zoro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vetorwee defends it well.
Vetorwee is refusing to be controlled, as Zoro sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vetorwee tries to get to full guard but Zoro has control of the leg.
Zoro is nestled in close to Vetorwee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro is looking to take a break and control but Vetorwee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vetorwee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zoro is taking a breather. Vetorwee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vetorwee tries to kick Zoro off but Zoro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vetorwee actively working from the bottom here.
Zoro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vetorwee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vetorwee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vetorwee is looking for a sweep. Zoro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vetorwee with the active half guard here but Zoro passes nicely into side control.
Zoro trying to control the action but Vetorwee is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zoro scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zoro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vetorwee to see if he's OK.
Zoro is looking to take a break and control but Vetorwee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zoro moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoro lands with some strikes.
Zoro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vetorwee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zoro is controlling the pace.
Vetorwee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zoro pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vetorwee is not content to let Zoro control the position.
Zoro slows the pace down in half guard.
Vetorwee tries to roll over but Zoro keeps him under control.
Zoro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zoro drops an elbow to the side of Vetorwee's head.
Vetorwee wants to stand back up but Zoro manages to pass into side control.
Zoro controlling the position.
Vetorwee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zoro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vetorwee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Zoro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zoro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vetorwee!
Vetorwee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zoro trying to control but Vetorwee is having none of it.
Vetorwee really wants to buck Zoro off and get back to his feet.
Vetorwee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Zoro stalling.
Zoro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vetorwee actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roronoa Zoro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zoro dives in for a single leg takedown but Vetorwee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Vetorwee as Zoro shoots in.
Zoro misses with a takedown attempt - Vetorwee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mawvin Vetorwee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Vetorwee catches Zoro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vetorwee takes a swing at Zoro's ribcage but misses.
Zoro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vetorwee throws Zoro to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoro dives in for a single leg takedown but Vetorwee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zoro shoots in but Vetorwee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zoro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vetorwee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vetorwee throws a hook to the side of Zoro's head but Zoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vetorwee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Zoro with that takedown attempt.
Zoro's coach down at Rage Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zoro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zoro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zoro has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vetorwee to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Zoro is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vetorwee pulls down on the head and he's put Zoro to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mawvin Vetorwee!
Mawvin Vetorwee took some time post fight to say the following; 'The bosses will appreciate this belt back home.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Mfer (ranked 837 p4p, 2558 weight class) and Dreynos Elvul (ranked 99 p4p, 255 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Mfer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Mfer.
 It looks like Dreynos Elvul has been cut.
Mfer misses with a low kick as Elvul jumps back.
Mfer slips under a jab from Elvul.
Mfer throws a nice looking combination but Elvul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Elvul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mfer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Elvul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Elvul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mfer throws a low kick but Elvul moves out of range easily.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Elvul misses the target.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ispa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvul looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
A slow jab from Elvul misses its intended target.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Elvul.
Nice sprawl there from Mfer as Elvul shoots in.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elvul.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Elvul.
Elvul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Elvul is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elvul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Elvul moves away and avoids it.
Elvul lands a nice hook to Mfer's body. Mfer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elvul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elvul looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mfer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elvul looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer slips a jab from Elvul.
Mfer swings for the body but Elvul moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Elvul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mfer swivels and escapes.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elvul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Elvul looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Elvul misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Elvul tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer swings for the body but Elvul moves out of range.
Elvul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Elvul.
Elvul shoots in for a takedown but Mfer shows good takedown defense.
Ispa Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dreynos Elvul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mfer connects with an inside leg kick.
Elvul shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mfer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elvul working away.
Mfer gets back to half guard.
Elvul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Elvul is trying to work for a kimura but Mfer is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dreynos Elvul's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Elvul lands a slapping body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Mfer. No joy for Elvul on that attempt.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elvul.
Elvul misses with a takedown attempt
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elvul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul misses with an uppercut.
Elvul throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Elvul swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvul misses with a left hand
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.
Elvul changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mfer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mfer is holding Elvul down, trying to stall.
Mfer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Elvul off and has taken his back!
Mfer is hanging on to Elvul's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mfer controlling the positon.
Elvul manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mfer's guard. Nice work there by Elvul.
Ispa Mfer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer is pulling down on Elvul's head. It's preventing any offense from Elvul, at least for the moment.
Mfer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Elvul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elvul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Elvul lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
Elvul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elvul throwing strikes from guard but Mfer blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mfer holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mfer is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mfer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mfer continues to stall.
Elvul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mfer defends well.
Mfer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elvul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mfer has managed to get both his arms back between Elvul's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dreynos Elvul's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Elvul dives in and scores a takedown into Mfer's guard.
Elvul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mfer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mfer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mfer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elvul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mfer is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mfer throws a body punch but Elvul moves out of range.
Mfer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Elvul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Elvul scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elvul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer throws a shot to the body.
Elvul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elvul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ispa Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Elvul throws a sloppy body shot
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Elvul misses with a wild body shot.
Dreynos Elvul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elvul under the eye.
Elvul slips a jab from Mfer.
Elvul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elvul throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elvul ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Elvul blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Mfer keeps Elvul at a distance using the push kick.
Elvul avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer cracks Elvul with an open hand slap.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Elvul counters with a shoot takedown. Mfer fights it but they end up in guard.
Mfer pushes Elvul off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mfer slips a jab and a cross from Elvul.
Mfer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Elvul misses with a jab to the body
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Elvul lands a head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Mfer as Elvul shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Mfer misses the target.
Elvul with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elvul's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Mfer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dreynos Elvul'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.
Elvul tries for a takedown but Mfer circles away easily
and Mfer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Elvul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elvul circles away quickly and effectively.
Elvul steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mfer.
Elvul will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elvul avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elvul.
Ispa Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dreynos Elvul.
Elvul misses with a body shot
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer slips a jab from Elvul.
Elvul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mfer.
Elvul misses with a takedown attempt
and Mfer counters with a nice body shot.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Elvul loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Elvul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Elvul feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Elvul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mfer wants to sweep but no luck.
Mfer pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
Elvul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elvul throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer pulls Elvul in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mfer is on top in guard.
Mfer stays in close to Elvul's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mfer is one step ahead there.
Mfer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
More hug and hope from Mfer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Elvul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elvul misses with a takedown attempt
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Mfer had his way with Dreynos Elvul in that round.
The cut man is working on Dreynos Elvul's cut.
That's time! Mfer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Elvul lands a head shot.
Elvul swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mfer. That's going to slow Elvul down.
Elvul misses with a takedown attempt - Mfer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mfer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Elvul will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elvul.
Elvul throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elvul can do to turn this around?
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elvul.
Elvul shoots for a takedown but Mfer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ispa Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dreynos Elvul.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Elvul ducks down to avoid it.
Elvul misses the shot to the body.
Dreynos Elvul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
A little feinted left hand from Mfer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Elvul finds it's target.
Elvul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elvul.
Elvul misses with a hook
and Mfer counters with an inside leg kick.
Elvul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Mfer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer lands with a right hand.
Elvul lands a lovely overhand right.
Mfer connects with a right hand. Elvul shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elvul.
Elvul goes for a double leg but Mfer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mfer continues to drive forward.
Elvul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Elvul is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Elvul throws an off balance right hand
and Mfer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Elvul! Mfer lets Elvul back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Elvul is rocked!
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Elvul's front leg but catches the back leg as Elvul tries to avoid it.
Elvul is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Elvul backs away from a small jab... but Mfer lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Elvul crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Mfer with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Auric Gallahad (ranked 388 p4p, 1964 weight class) and James Diamond (ranked 61 p4p, 255 weight class). Gallahad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Go to War. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Auric Gallahad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallahad shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gallahad was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gallahad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diamond has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gallahad but great work by Diamond.
Gallahad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gallahad trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallahad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gallahad.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Diamond has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diamond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gallahad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diamond defends it easily.
Gallahad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gallahad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallahad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diamond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallahad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallahad is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Diamond has his hands clasped together but Gallahad extends and breaks Diamond's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gallahad.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Auric Gallahad!
Auric Gallahad retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Auric Gallahad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
James Diamond spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.
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