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NYF 10: Mendez vs Kuznecov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramey Couzins (ranked 5997 p4p, 3715 weight class) and Rich Combs (ranked 377 p4p, 303 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ramey Couzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Combs!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combs rushes Couzins and presses him up against the cage.
Combs looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Couzins gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Combs regains guard.
Couzins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Couzins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Combs screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Couzins! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ramey Couzins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reymond Deymon (ranked 5881 p4p, 3106 weight class) and Malus Traeger (ranked 513 p4p, 384 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reymond Deymon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Malus Traeger!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traeger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deymon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Traeger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Traeger dives in and scores a takedown into Deymon's guard.
Traeger throwing strikes but missing.
Traeger told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Deymon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Traeger is aware though and is defending well.
Traeger trying to control but Deymon is working from the bottom.
Deymon wants to stand up but Traeger is controlling him.
Traeger postures up and lands a big shot to Deymon's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traeger throws a big right hand that misses.
Deymon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Traeger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deymon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deymon is looking to stand up but Traeger isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Traeger works over Deymon with some ground and pound from guard.
Traeger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traeger scoring with some ground and pound.
Traeger throwing strikes from guard but Deymon blocks nicely.
Traeger lands a couple of digs.
Deymon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Traeger is aware though and is defending well.
Traeger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Deymon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Traeger trying to control but Deymon is working from the bottom.
Traeger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Traeger landing some decent shots from guard.
Traeger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traeger working some strikes from top position.
Traeger throwing strikes from guard but Deymon blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Traeger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Traeger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Deymon's head.
Traeger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Traeger pushing down on Deymon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Traeger trying to mount his opponent but Deymon defends it.
Deymon is in trouble now - Traeger has advanced to mount!
Traeger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deymon is bucking up trying to escape but Traeger cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Deymon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Deymon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Traeger working Deymon over with strikes here.
Deymon is looking to improve his position but Traeger isn't that keen on the idea.
Deymon is in a horrible position here. Traeger smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Deymon swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Deymon is squirming around, avoiding Traeger's attempts to control the action.
Traeger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Deymon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Traeger with the ground and pound from mount.
 Deymon is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traeger cracks Deymon with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malus Traeger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Snakes Butterbaugh (ranked 3304 p4p, 3813 weight class) and Antonio Mafi (ranked 418 p4p, 462 weight class). Antonio Mafi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Snakes Butterbaugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mafi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mafi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mafi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Butterbaugh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mafi. That one must have hurt.
Mafi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butterbaugh gets a clinch.
Butterbaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mafi controls his hands.
Butterbaugh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mafi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butterbaugh avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butterbaugh stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Butterbaugh.
Mafi tries a knee to the head but Butterbaugh blocks it.
Butterbaugh managing to block the knees to the body from Mafi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafi just leaning against Butterbaugh, taking a breather.
Mafi stalling in the clinch.
Mafi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Mafi tries to land knees in the clinch but Butterbaugh avoids the damage to the body.
Mafi tries a knee to the head but Butterbaugh blocks it.
Mafi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mafi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mafi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
I was talking to Butterbaugh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mafi misses with the head strike.
Mafi misses with a knee strike.
Mafi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mafi trying to control the position but instead, Butterbaugh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mafi into the cage.
Mafi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Butterbaugh leaning against his opponent.
Butterbaugh lands a hook that snaps the head of Mafi backwards.
Mafi looking to throw knees to the head but Butterbaugh is blocking nicely.
Butterbaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mafi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mafi taking a breather.
Butterbaugh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Butterbaugh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mafi up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterbaugh gets through Mafi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butterbaugh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mafi up against the cage.
Mafi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mafi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Butterbaugh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mafi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butterbaugh blocks it with crossed arms.
Mafi is looking to break free of the clinch but Butterbaugh has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mafi landing knees to the head.
Butterbaugh cracks Mafi with a nice body shot.
Mafi manages to break the clinch.
Mafi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butterbaugh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mafi throws a head kick but Butterbaugh moves out of range.
Butterbaugh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butterbaugh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mafi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Butterbaugh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mafi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mafi looks winded!
Mafi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butterbaugh has Mafi up against the cage in a clinch.
Mafi looking to throw knees to the head but Butterbaugh is blocking nicely.
Butterbaugh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Butterbaugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mafi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mafi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mafi slips a jab from Butterbaugh.
Mafi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Butterbaugh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butterbaugh moves into the clinch.
Butterbaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mafi controls his hands.
Mafi controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Butterbaugh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Butterbaugh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mafi tries to land a knee to the head but Butterbaugh blocks with his arms.
Butterbaugh 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.
Mafi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Mafi misses.
Mafi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mafi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butterbaugh.
Mafi misses with a head kick.
Mafi is breathing heavily.
Butterbaugh misses with a wild body shot.
Butterbaugh lands with a hook. Mafi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 It looks like Antonio Mafi has been cut.
Butterbaugh rushes Mafi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Butterbaugh stalling.
Butterbaugh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mafi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butterbaugh.
Butterbaugh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Butterbaugh has Mafi pressed against the cage.
Antonio Mafi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butterbaugh presses Mafi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Butterbaugh tries to work over Mafi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mafi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Butterbaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Mafi controls the action.
Butterbaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butterbaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mafi wants to stall.
Butterbaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Butterbaugh.
Butterbaugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mafi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mafi trying to stall but Butterbaugh improves his position.
Mafi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Mafi.
Mafi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butterbaugh is defending well for now.
Mafi is trying to stall.
Mafi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butterbaugh is defending well for now.
Butterbaugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mafis head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mafi takes a shot to the head.
Butterbaugh is working Mafi over against the cage.
Butterbaugh avoiding damage as Mafi throws knees to the body.
Butterbaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butterbaugh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mafi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mafi missing with knees to the body.
Mafi tries to land a knee to the head but Butterbaugh blocks with his arms.
Butterbaugh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butterbaugh misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butterbaugh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mafi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Butterbaugh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mafi letting Butterbaugh take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Mafi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antonio Mafi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mafi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Butterbaugh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Antonio Mafi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mafi misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Butterbaugh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butterbaugh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Butterbaugh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butterbaugh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Butterbaugh misses with a body shot.
Butterbaugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Mafi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mafi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Butterbaugh instigates a clinch.
Mafi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butterbaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Butterbaugh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mafi is trying to break the clinch but Butterbaugh is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafi missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butterbaugh.
Butterbaugh misses with a punch to the body.
Butterbaugh just leaning against Mafi, taking a breather.
Mafi missing with knees to the body.
Mafi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mafi looking to slow down the pace here.
Mafi taking a breather.
Butterbaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mafi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butterbaugh avoids it.
Butterbaugh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mafi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butterbaugh blocks it with crossed arms.
Butterbaugh has Mafi pushed against the cage.
Butterbaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Mafi controls the action.
Butterbaugh scores with a hook to the body.
Mafi blocks a body shot from Butterbaugh.
Mafi is trying to break the clinch but Butterbaugh has him pressed against the cage.
Butterbaugh avoiding damage.
Butterbaugh tries to throw a body punch but Mafi avoids it by throwing Butterbaugh back against the cage.
Mafi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butterbaugh blocks it with crossed arms.
Mafi tries to circle away but Butterbaugh has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterbaugh pushes Mafi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mafi tries to land knees in the clinch but Butterbaugh avoids the damage to the body.
Mafi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Butterbaugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mafi backwards.
Mafi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mafi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butterbaugh blocks it with crossed arms.
Mafi tries to land knees in the clinch but Butterbaugh avoids the damage to the body.
Mafi misses with a knee to the head.
Butterbaugh lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mafi swings wildly with an uppercut but Butterbaugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butterbaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Mafi controls the action.
Mafi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butterbaugh avoids it.
Mafi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butterbaugh is defending well for now.
Mafi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butterbaugh is defending well for now.
Mafi taking a breather.
Butterbaugh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Butterbaugh to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mafi misses with a knee strike.
Snakes Butterbaugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio Mafi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mafi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butterbaugh blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snakes Butterbaugh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mafi 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hayden Taylor (ranked 3101 p4p, 4794 weight class) and Sage Kopel (ranked 432 p4p, 549 weight class). Hayden Taylor 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hayden Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sage Kopel!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopel slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kopel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Taylor avoids the head kick by Kopel.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kopel swivels and escapes.
Kopel throws a lazy head kick
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kopel!
Taylor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Taylor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kopel to his feet.
Taylor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kopel is trying to improve his position.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kopel keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kopel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taylor trying to control the position but Kopel is working away.
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kopel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Taylor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Taylor prefers to stall for the moment though.
Taylor decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kopel gets caught napping as Taylor dives in and scores a takedown. Kopel manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Taylor tries to clinch but Kopel is having none of it.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Kopel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayden Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kopel on the side of the head.
Taylor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taylor lands in his opponent's guard.
Kopel pushes Taylor off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kopel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Kopel, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Taylor enables Kopel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Taylor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kopel postures up.
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kopel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Kopel defends easily.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position.
Taylor controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kopel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kopel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor looking to control.
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taylor 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.
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 Hayden Taylor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kopel to the mat! Kopel manages to get full guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopel keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Kopel wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Kopel is keeping the position.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kopel is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Kopel is retaining full guard.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Kopel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Taylor wants to control but Kopel is having none of it.
Taylor regains half guard.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kopel on the ground.
Taylor is pressing down on Kopel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kopel defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopel wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kopel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Kopel is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taylor is pressing down on Kopel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kopel is holding on for now.
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Kopel is defending well.
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Kopel defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taylor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taylor wants to control but Kopel is keeping him busy.
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kopel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into Kopel's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayden Taylor dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Taylor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kopel to the ground. Taylor is now in Kopel's guard.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Kopel is retaining full guard.
Taylor wants to get up but he can't break Kopel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kopel can do to turn this around?
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Taylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kopel's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Kopel keeps moving.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor slips nicely into half guard.
Kopel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Taylor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kopel!
Taylor looking to ground and pound but Kopel is blocking nicely.
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopel is looking to escape.
Kopel tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopel is looking to escape.
Kopel stops Taylor from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Taylor trying to control but Kopel is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopel is desperately trying to improve his position but Taylor has a good base and remains in mount.
Kopel is still trying to improve position.
Taylor stands up from mount. Strange move.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kopel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hayden Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kopel, pushing him back against the cage.
Kopel pulls guard effortlessly.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kopel is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Kopel keeps moving.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kopel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taylor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayden Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayden Taylor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howie Dewitt (ranked 2436 p4p, 3781 weight class) and Kevin Taylor (ranked 268 p4p, 408 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Howie Dewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dewitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor scores with a hook.
Taylor checks a low kick from Dewitt.
Dewitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Dewitt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dewitt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Dewitt counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Kevin Taylor has been cut.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Dewitt slips under a jab from Taylor.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Dewitt counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Dewitt.
Dewitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Dewitt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewitt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt throws a body kick that misses.
Taylor misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a hook. Dewitt ducked under it nicely.
Dewitt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taylor throws a right hand that Dewitt ducks under and follows up with a left that Dewitt also avoids with ease.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Dewitt thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dewitt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dewitt feints a jab and as Taylor dips his head, Dewitt unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Taylor right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Taylor falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dewitt smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Howie Dewitt!
Our winner, Howie Dewitt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ihme Mies (ranked 1856 p4p, 2206 weight class) and Buzz Williamson (ranked 280 p4p, 325 weight class). Ihme Mies could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buzz Williamson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ihme Mies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buzz Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mies lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mies just misses with a punch to the body.
Williamson is looking for the big counter here.
Mies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williamson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williamson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williamson throws a hook but Mies avoids it easily.
Mies has closed the distance and engaged Williamson in a clinch.
Williamson working hard to break the clinch.
Williamson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mies won't allow it.
Williamson breaks the clinch.
Ihme Mies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mies scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williamson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mies.
Williamson slips under a jab from Mies.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mies wants to clinch but Williamson slips to the side
and Williamson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williamson swinging wildly here.
Williamson jabs Mies to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson staying out of range there.
Williamson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mies.
Mies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williamson.
Mies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williamson scores with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Ihme Mies has been cut.
Mies definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williamson misses with a few strikes there.
Mies misses with a body punch
and Williamson counters with a right hand to the body.
Williamson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williamson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mies doesn't seem bothered though.
Williamson lands a right hook to the body.
Mies swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williamson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mies will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson tries to bum rush Mies with a series of wild strikes but Mies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williamson fails to land with a series of punches.
Williamson misses the jab.
Williamson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williamson.
Mies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mies is looking for a counter combo.
Williamson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williamson unleashes a big counter combination but Mies bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williamson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williamson misses with a hook.
Williamson throws a jab when Mies was well out of range.
Mies looks to land a combination but Williamson avoids it well.
Mies has Williamson up against the cage in a clinch.
Mies is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williamson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mies won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson breaks from the clinch.
Williamson blocks the body kick.
Mies throws a looping overhand right but Williamson ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williamson. Mies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williamson misses with a few strikes there.
Williamson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Williamson moves out of range of the strikes.
Williamson lands a nice hook to Mies's body. Mies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williamson checks a leg kick nicely.
Mies throws a leg kick that misses.
Williamson swinging wildly here.
Mies connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williamson misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williamson working hard to break the clinch.
Williamson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williamson manages to break the clinch.
Mies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mies throws an elbow that misses.
Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williamson circles away quickly and effectively.
Williamson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mies.
Mies tries to clinch up
and Williamson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Williamson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ihme Mies's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williamson throws a series of punches but Mies moves out of range.
Mies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williamson.
Mies tries to clinch up but Williamson circles away and keeps his distance.
Mies throws a lazy uppercut
and Williamson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williamson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mies is just out of range.
Mies tries to bum rush Williamson with a series of wild strikes but Williamson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williamson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mies tries to bum rush Williamson with a series of wild strikes but Williamson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mies jabs Williamson right on the nose. Williamson blinks but takes it well.
Williamson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mies rather than just go for the knockout.
Mies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mies with a nice cross.
Mies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mies avoids the body shot from Williamson.
Mies misses with a looping left.
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!
Some wild striking there from Williamson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson tries to bum rush Mies with a series of wild strikes but Mies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Williamson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mies throws a right hand that Williamson ducks under and follows up with a left that Williamson also avoids with ease.
Williamson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ihme Mies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mies lands a head shot.
Williamson digs a good hook to Mies's body.
Mies goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mies misses with a double jab.
Williamson punishes Mies's body with a nice straight punch.
Williamson lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williamson counters with a nice body shot.
Mies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buzz Williamson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williamson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mies back to the cage. Williamson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson with a nice cross.
Sloppy strikes from Williamson. Those never looked like landing.
Mies avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Mies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williamson misses with the combination.
Williamson throws a series of punches but Mies avoids them all with ease.
Williamson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williamson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mies walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mies doesn't manage to clinch there - Williamson circles away.
Williamson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Williamson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mies cracks Williamson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williamson scores with a jab to the body.
Williamson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williamson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williamson lands a slapping body shot.
Williamson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mies.
Mies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williamson.
Williamson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mies's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williamson under the eye.
Mies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williamson.
Mies tries to bum rush Williamson with a series of wild strikes but Williamson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mies swings for the body but Williamson moves out of range.
Mies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williamson.
Mies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williamson manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williamson lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williamson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mies avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mies throws the kick towards the body but Williamson avoids it.
Williamson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mies.
Mies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Mies scores with a four punch combination!
Williamson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williamson misses with a hook.
Williamson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williamson sizes up Mies with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mies takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mies is rocked!
Williamson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mies darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Williamson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ihme Mies's cut.
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.
Williamson throws a series of punches but Mies moves out of range.
Williamson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mies to counter with a crisp jab.
 Williamson is rocked!
Mies swings for the body but Williamson moves out of range.
Mies lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williamson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mies finish him?
Williamson connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the liver by Williamson. Beautiful body shot.
Williamson seems to have recovered his senses.
Mies misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Williamson misses.
Williamson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williamson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Williamson.
Mies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williamson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williamson.
Williamson looks to land a combination but Mies avoids it well.
Mies is looking to clinch.
Williamson throws a body shot but no joy.
Williamson throws a right and a left that Mies avoids nicely.
Williamson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Williamson coming out on top.
Williamson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mies is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mies throws a combination that misses
and Williamson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mies tries to score with a low kick but Williamson moves his leg out of the way.
Williamson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mies's hands.
Williamson loads up on a big right hand but Mies slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Mies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williamson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mies right on the button. Mies goes down! Williamson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Williamson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Williamson!
In defeat, Ihme Mies stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Come back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Tonioli (ranked 2280 p4p, 3675 weight class) and Livingstone Bramble (ranked 288 p4p, 433 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Tonioli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Livingstone Bramble!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonioli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bramble looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tonioli lands with a hook. Bramble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bramble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vinicius Tonioli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonioli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bramble moves away.
Bramble looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonioli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bramble.
Tonioli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bramble moves away.
Tonioli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bramble with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonioli to score with a decent uppercut.
Bramble has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bramble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bramble is rocked!
Tonioli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bramble is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonioli finish him?
Danga de danga de dang - Tonioli scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonioli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Tonioli. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bramble! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonioli misses with a wild body shot.
Bramble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tonioli works Bramble's body with a nice hook.
Bramble finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Tonioli's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Bramble falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Tonioli!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Doumergos (ranked 3421 p4p, 4003 weight class) and Deji Olatunji (ranked 428 p4p, 476 weight class). Olatunji has chosen Last Last as his entrance music. Deji Olatunji struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Deji Olatunji will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaston Doumergos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Deji Olatunji!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doumergos has his takedown stuffed
and Olatunji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olatunji lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Doumergos shoots in for a takedown but Olatunji shows good takedown defense.
Doumergos backing away here, and Olatunji unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Doumergos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Doumergos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Doumergos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Doumergos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Doumergos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Olatunji!
Doumergos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Doumergos quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Doumergos but it's paid off an Olatunji is forced to tap! Nice work by Doumergos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaston Doumergos!
Deji Olatunji was interviewed post fight and said 'guys... this is my last fight'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Sam (ranked 1447 p4p, 1973 weight class) and Richie Alaska (ranked 200 p4p, 258 weight class). Alaska has chosen A Long December - Counting Crows as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Sam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Alaska!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sam looking to score a takedown here. Alaska is defending well but Sam drives through and ends up in Alaska's guard.
Alaska had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sam defends it easily.
Alaska is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sam stopping the sweep attempt from Alaska.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sam wants to control from the top but Alaska keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam drops back looking for a leg! Alaska is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alaska manages to kick Sam off! Sam jumps back into Alaska's guard.
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.
Alaska working for a triangle but Sam defends it easily.
Sam looking to pass the guard.
Sam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sam wants to control from the top but Alaska keeps moving.
Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Alaska is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alaska looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sam passes into side control.
Sam lands some shots froms side control.
Sam is looking to take a break and control but Alaska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alaska tries to improve position but can't.
Alaska is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sam off and has taken his back!
Sam trying to control the action but Alaska just sinks the hooks in.
Sam is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaska tries to get the hooks in deep but Sam pushed the leg off.
Alaska is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sam knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sam for a finish.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Alaska has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sam manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alaska's guard. Nice work there by Sam.
Sam drops back looking for a leg! Alaska is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alaska manages to kick Sam off! Sam jumps back into Alaska's guard.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alaska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alaska keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alaska's head.
Alaska preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sam landing some decent shots from guard.
Alaska has his feet on Sam's thighs here. He's pushed Sam off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sam screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richie Alaska!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Mendez (ranked 845 p4p, 1618 weight class) and Egor Kuznecov (ranked 105 p4p, 195 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Kuznecov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez throws a hook but Kuznecov blocks it.
Kuznecov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendez's head.
Kuznecov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mendez did well to prevent Kuznecov getting side control.
Mendez trying to control but Kuznecov postures up.
Mendez is looking for a sweep. Kuznecov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuznecov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez trying to control but Kuznecov postures up.
Kuznecov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendez tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznecov drops an elbow to the side of Mendez's head.
Mendez won't allow Kuznecov to pass to mount.
Mendez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mendez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendez wants to improve his position but Kuznecov is controlling well.
Mendez is looking to control Kuznecov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendez avoid being mounted?
Kuznecov content to control rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuznecov lands with a right hand.
Mendez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mendez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendez attempts a counter takedown but Kuznecov avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuznecov is defended easily by Mendez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov misses with a takedown
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznecov tries to move into range but Mendez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuznecov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendez is in Kuznecov's guard.
Kuznecov keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Kuznecov wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
Kuznecov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznecov is pulling down on Mendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendez, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov has momentary wrist control but Mendez slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznecov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendez won't allow Kuznecov to sweep him here.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuznecov is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznecov keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mendez 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.
Mendez throws a series of punches but Kuznecov moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Mendez. No joy for Kuznecov on that attempt.
Kuznecov connects with the punch.
Kuznecov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Kuznecov misses.
A combination from Mendez does no damage.
Mendez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuznecov is defended easily by Mendez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznecov misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egor Kuznecov.
Kuznecov looks to land a left hand but Mendez moved out of range nicely.
Kuznecov shoots and misses
and Mendez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kuznecov! Mendez lets Kuznecov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kuznecov is rocked!
Kuznecov is breathing heavily.
Kuznecov drops his hands momentarily. Mendez doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kuznecov staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kuznecov doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Mendez!
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