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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brody Gibson (ranked 3631 p4p, 4336 weight class) and Silvio Berluscrawny (ranked 239 p4p, 290 weight class). Silvio Berluscrawny will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brody Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Berluscrawny!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gibson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gibson avoids the head kick by Berluscrawny.
A head kick misses from Berluscrawny.
Gibson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berluscrawny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berluscrawny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gibson throws out the jab.
Gibson throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Berluscrawny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berluscrawny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gibson lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibson. Berluscrawny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berluscrawny misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berluscrawny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gibson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gibson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Berluscrawny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berluscrawny's head.
Gibson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berluscrawny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berluscrawny there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gibson missing with a left hand there. Berluscrawny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berluscrawny throws a series of punches but Gibson avoids them all with ease.
Berluscrawny throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gibson.
Gibson throws a hook but Berluscrawny avoids it easily.
Gibson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gibson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gibson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berluscrawny feints a jab promting Gibson to slip. Berluscrawny then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gibson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibson misses with a looping right.
Gibson just misses with a punch to the body.
Berluscrawny is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Berluscrawny slips a jab from Gibson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson looks to throw the jab but Berluscrawny is out of range.
Gibson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berluscrawny avoids the body shot from Gibson.
Gibson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berluscrawny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gibson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gibson feinted with a counter takedown.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown but Berluscrawny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silvio Berluscrawny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berluscrawny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson.
Gibson blocks a head kick by Berluscrawny.
Gibson gets the takedown into side control.
Berluscrawny wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gibson working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson cracks Berluscrawny with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gibson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berluscrawny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Berluscrawny is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gibson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gibson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gibson 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.
Gibson controls the position.
Berluscrawny is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gibson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gibson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Berluscrawny down.
Berluscrawny tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Berluscrawny preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gibson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny trying to get back to his feet but Gibson is in full control for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gibson looking to break Berluscrawny's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Berluscrawny remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gibson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Berluscrawny is covering up but some of the strikes from Gibson are getting through and doing damage.
Gibson lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 Berluscrawny is rocked!
Gibson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gibson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Gibson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gibson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Berluscrawny is still on wobbly legs! Can Gibson finish him?
Berluscrawny tries a head kick but it misses.
Gibson feinted with a counter takedown.
Berluscrawny is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gibson rather than just go for the knockout.
Gibson lands a nice hook to Berluscrawny's body. Berluscrawny takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Berluscrawny.
Gibson feinted with a counter takedown.
Gibson throws a big shot that misses.
Berluscrawny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gibson takes a swing at Berluscrawny's ribcage but misses.
Gibson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've been informed that Berluscrawny has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson laying and praying for a moment but Berluscrawny takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny has one foot on Gibson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Berluscrawny seems to have recovered his senses.
Gibson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gibson lands in his opponent's guard.
Gibson stops Berluscrawny from standing up.
Gibson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Berluscrawny's head.
Berluscrawny pushes Gibson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Berluscrawny wants to slow Gibson down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice takedown defense from Berluscrawny. No joy for Gibson on that attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berluscrawny.
Gibson is looking to counter the offense by Berluscrawny and move into the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gibson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick but Gibson moves out of range.
Berluscrawny misses with a double jab
and Gibson counters with a nice uppercut.
Berluscrawny lands with a hook. Gibson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Berluscrawny ducks under a wild hook from Gibson.
Gibson gets the takedown into side control.
Gibson working the ground and pound.
Gibson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berluscrawny is pushing Gibson's head away, looking to escape. Gibson manages to hold on to the position though.
Gibson landing strikes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny pushes Gibson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gibson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gibson grinds an elbow into Berluscrawny's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Gibson stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Berluscrawny some visible discomfort.
Berluscrawny is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gibson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gibson is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berluscrawny takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berluscrawny is not content to let Gibson control the position.
Gibson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berluscrawny is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Berluscrawny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gibson is working Berluscrawny over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gibson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gibson cracks Berluscrawny with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Berluscrawny tries to escape but Gibson is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Gibson 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.
Berluscrawny connects with a nice looking jab.
Berluscrawny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gibson.
Berluscrawny tries to sprawl but Gibson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Berluscrawny is trying to stand.
Gibson drops an elbow to the side of Berluscrawny's head.
Gibson stops Berluscrawny from getting back to his feet.
Gibson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson lands with a punch from half guard.
Berluscrawny is trying to stand up here but Gibson is controlling him well.
Gibson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berluscrawny can do to turn this around?
Gibson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berluscrawny doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gibson.
Berluscrawny is trying to stand.
Berluscrawny on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gibson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is taking a breather. Berluscrawny 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.
Berluscrawny wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gibson lands a nice short elbow.
Gibson lands strikes from half guard.
Berluscrawny on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berluscrawny pushes Gibson off looking to stand but Gibson dives back in and keeps control.
Gibson is trying to control. Berluscrawny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gibson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gibson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is pressing down on Berluscrawny's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berluscrawny is holding on for now.
Gibson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berluscrawny tries to kick Gibson off but Gibson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gibson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brody Gibson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berluscrawny wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berluscrawny pushes Gibson off looking to stand but Gibson dives back in and keeps control.
Gibson seems to be working for a kimura but Berluscrawny defends the submission attempt.
Gibson working over Berluscrawny with some ground and pound. Berluscrawny looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gibson lands a nice short elbow.
Gibson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gibson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gibson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berluscrawny is trying to stand.
Gibson scores with a big shot! Berluscrawny's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Berluscrawny! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Gibson!
Brody Gibson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Flash Evans (ranked 3134 p4p, 3434 weight class) and Jaro Key (ranked 214 p4p, 227 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by Escape From The City. Key has chosen HonestKey- The Unseen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flash Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaro Key!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a series of punches but Key avoids them all with ease.
Key drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Evans defends it well.
Key ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Key after a bit of a struggle.
I was talking to Evans's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Key tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Key has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Key can't get the takedown.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans connects with the punch.
Evans goes for a double leg but Key avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Key continues to drive forward.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Key's head.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans forces Key back against the cage and clinches.
Key can't break the clinch.
Key stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flash Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans throws a right hand that Key ducks under and follows up with a left that Key also avoids with ease.
And Key tries to counter it with a takedown but Evans pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Key changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key tries to advance to mount but can't.
Evans tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Key presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Key is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Evans to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Evans shrugs it off.
Key looking to isolate an arm here. Evans doesn't see it coming and as Key extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Key!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Key!
Jaro Key seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ralfe Gracie (ranked 2491 p4p, 3555 weight class) and Kotetsu Yama (ranked 185 p4p, 236 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralfe Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kotetsu Yama!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yama has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yama.
Yama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yama drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Yama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gracie regains guard.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yama looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Yama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yama defends it well.
Yama gets full guard.
Yama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Yama's legs - danger averted.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yama wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama pulls Gracie in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yama is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Yama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yama is one step ahead there.
Yama pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yama goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Yama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Yama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Yama is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama looking for a sweep. Not yet Yama, not yet.
Yama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yama managing to control the position.
Yama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Yama blocks nicely.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yama controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie pushes down on Yama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Yama prevents Gracie from improving position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yama defending well though.
Yama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Yama is defending it quite comfortably.
Yama wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Yama is trying to control but can't.
Yama keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working Yama over with strikes.
Yama is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie postures up in Yama's guard and throws a big left but Yama blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yama is on top in guard.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yama's guard.
Yama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie postures up in Yama's guard and throws a big left but Yama blocks it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Yama keeps moving.
Yama trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Yama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yama is keeping the position for now.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yama has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Yama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Yama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yama is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
Yama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yama is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Yama controlling him for the moment.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
Yama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Yama tries to pass.
Yama trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie pulls Yama in close to his closed guard and prevents Yama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yama advances to half guard.
Yama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yama lands with a punch from half guard.
Yama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yama.
Yama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Yama eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is not content to let Yama control the position.
Yama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie controls Yama momentarily but Yama frees himself.
Yama is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama chips away with some ground and pound.
Yama throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Yama is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yama.
Yama wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Yama wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yama stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yama lands a nice forearm strike.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Yama from moving into mount.
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Yama has mounted him!
Yama lands a nice shot to the head.
 Gracie is rocked!
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yama cracks Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yama postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gracie badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Yama around the waist but Yama pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Yama is the winner by TKO! Yama jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yama!
A relieved looking Kotetsu Yama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Korhonen (ranked 3097 p4p, 3218 weight class) and Ferdinand Alexander Marcos (ranked 292 p4p, 303 weight class). Johannes Korhonen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Korhonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferdinand Alexander Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcos with a hook.
Marcos scores with a jab to the body.
Marcos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Korhonen backs up against the cage.
Korhonen gets tackled into the cage by Marcos. Marcos maintains the clinch.
Korhonen lands with a light punch inside.
Marcos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korhonen takes a shot to the head.
Korhonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcos digs a right hand into Korhonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Korhonen's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcos.
Korhonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Korhonen blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Korhonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Korhonen fails to land.
Korhonen blocking some punches.
Marcos blocks an uppercut.
Korhonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcos can't find room to land a body shot as Korhonen controls the action.
A short right from Korhonen.
Korhonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos works on Korhonen's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcos.
Marcos scores with a hook to the body.
Marcos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korhonen's elbow.
Korhonen working aggressively here.
Marcos throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Marcos.
Marcos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korhonen.
Korhonen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Korhonen fails to land.
Marcos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Korhonen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marcos lands a left hand.
Korhonen prevents a body shot from Marcos.
Marcos pushes Korhonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marcos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Korhonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marcos struggles to land a body shot inside as Korhonen controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korhonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korhonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korhonen misses with a body punch.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Marcos tries a body shot but Korhonen blocks it.
Marcos scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korhonen.
Korhonen tries to stall but Marcos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marcos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Korhonen backwards.
Korhonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcos's elbow.
Marcos tries a body shot but Korhonen blocks it.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Korhonen blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Korhonen blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Korhonen has Marcos pushed against the cage.
Marcos swings wildly with an uppercut but Korhonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcos misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Marcos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marcos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Korhonen.
Korhonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korhonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcos.
We've been informed that Marcos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Korhonen avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Marcos is leaning against Korhonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marcos tries a body shot but Korhonen blocks it.
Korhonen lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korhonen.
A body shot lands from Marcos.
Korhonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Korhonen prevents a body shot from Marcos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korhonen.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marcos lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcos gets through Korhonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marcos lands a body shot.
Marcos scores with a shot to the side of Korhonen's head.
Marcos gets through Korhonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Korhonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcos uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Korhonen prevents a body shot from Marcos.
Korhonen lands with a right to the head.
Korhonen working aggressively here.
Marcos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Korhonen cracks Marcos with a nice body shot.
Marcos pushes Korhonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korhonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcos blocking some punches.
Marcos gets through Korhonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Korhonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korhonen blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Marcos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcos lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korhonen.
Marcos works on Korhonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Korhonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
Marcos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Korhonen avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Marcos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Korhonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korhonen digs a right hand underneath Marcos's ribcage. Marcos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Korhonen blocks a body shot from Marcos.
A head punch on the inside from Marcos fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korhonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Korhonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcos.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
Marcos tries to work over Korhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Korhonen blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Marcos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korhonen's elbow.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korhonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Korhonen lands with a light punch inside.
Marcos throws a punch but it's blocked by Korhonen.
Korhonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Korhonen.
Marcos throws a head punch that misses.
Korhonen stalling in the clinch.
Marcos scores with a hook to the body.
Korhonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
Marcos scores with a shot to the side of Korhonen's head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marcos lands a right hand.
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Korhonen.
Marcos blocks a body shot from Korhonen.
Korhonen pushes Marcos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marcos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marcos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Korhonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Marcos fails to land.
Marcos misses with some punches.
Marcos takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Korhonen.
Marcos blocks a body shot from Korhonen.
A short left from Marcos.
Korhonen lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Korhonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcos scores with a shot to the side of Korhonen's head.
Korhonen lands a shot to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marcos lands a hook that snaps the head of Korhonen backwards.
Korhonen working aggressively here.
Korhonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
Marcos throws a punch but it's blocked by Korhonen.
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
Korhonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korhonen.
Korhonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korhonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcos tries to work over Korhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Korhonen lands an uppercut.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcos tries to work over Korhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcos has a couple of punches blocked by Korhonen.
Korhonen throws a head punch that misses.
Marcos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korhonen.
Marcos working aggressively here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marcos as Korhonen tries to tie him up.
Marcos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korhonen's elbow.
Marcos blocking some punches.
Marcos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcos takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcos.
Marcos tries to work over Korhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
Korhonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcoss head.
Korhonen gets through Marcos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Korhonen blocking some punches.
Korhonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marcos is rocked!
Korhonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos is still on wobbly legs! Can Korhonen finish him?
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Korhonen avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Marcos seems to have recovered his senses.
Korhonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcos lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ferdinand Alexander Marcos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Korhonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The crowd cheers as Korhonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marcos doesn't seem phased though.
Marcos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korhonen.
Korhonen darts in and clinches Marcos up against the cage.
Korhonen gets through Marcos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Korhonen pushes Marcos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Korhonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Korhonen blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Korhonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcos misses with some punches.
Korhonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
Marcos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Korhonen backwards.
Marcos can't find room to land a body shot as Korhonen controls the action.
Marcos misses with a body punch.
Korhonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korhonen blocks a body shot from Marcos.
A short left from Korhonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korhonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
Marcos is working Korhonen over against the cage.
Korhonen throws a head punch that misses.
Korhonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcos swings wildly with an uppercut but Korhonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korhonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Marcos.
A head punch on the inside from Korhonen fails to land.
Korhonen misses with the head strike.
Marcos working aggressively here.
Marcos tries to work over Korhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Korhonen blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Korhonen.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marcos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Marcos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcos can't find room to land a body shot as Korhonen controls the action.
Marcos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcos scores with a hook to the body.
Korhonen lands an uppercut.
Marcos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Korhonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korhonen working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcos.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos can't find room to land a body shot as Korhonen controls the action.
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Korhonen working aggressively here.
Marcos lands with a left to the head.
Marcos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korhonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos digs a right hand underneath Korhonen's ribcage. Korhonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marcos blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korhonen.
Korhonen prevents a body shot from Marcos.
Korhonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Marcos.
Marcos tries to work over Korhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Korhonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Korhonen takes a shot to the head.
Marcos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marcos tries a body shot but Korhonen blocks it.
Korhonen throws a head punch that misses.
Marcos blocks an uppercut.
Marcos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Korhonen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korhonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcos.
Marcos lands an uppercut.
Korhonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korhonens head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korhonen lands a right hand.
Korhonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marcos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marcos works on Korhonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Korhonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Korhonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korhonen.
Marcos misses with a body punch.
Korhonen misses with some punches.
Marcos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korhonens head.
Marcos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Korhonen or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Korhonen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcos prevents a body shot from Korhonen.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Korhonen blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Korhonen lands a body shot.
Korhonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Korhonen tries to throw a body punch but Marcos avoids it by throwing Korhonen back against the cage.
Marcos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marcos tries to work over Korhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Korhonen working aggressively here.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korhonen has a couple of punches blocked by Marcos.
Marcos can't find room to land a body shot as Korhonen controls the action.
Marcos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Korhonen has a couple of punches blocked by Marcos.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
Korhonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Korhonen.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korhonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Korhonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Korhonen avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
Korhonen digs a right hand into Marcos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marcos's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Korhonen.
Marcos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos throws a punch but it's blocked by Korhonen.
Marcos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcos tries to work over Korhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
Korhonen pushes Marcos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korhonen lands with a light punch inside.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Korhonen misses with a punch to the body.
Korhonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcos controls his hands.
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Korhonen lands a nice uppercut.
Korhonen blocks an uppercut.
Korhonen has Marcos pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Korhonen.
Korhonen blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Korhonen fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Korhonen.
Marcos is breathing heavily.
Marcos is working Korhonen over against the cage.
Korhonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
Marcos misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Korhonen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Marcos! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Korhonen is unloading with more strikes now! Marcos drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Korhonen!
Post fight, Johannes Korhonen took to the microphone: 'After i retire, i think im gunna get into streaming video games and doing pron. Thanks everyone'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jovi Wolf (ranked 919 p4p, 24192 weight class) and Juan Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C (ranked 96 p4p, 465 weight class). Wolf's entrance music is Shut em up. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jovi Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Wolf. Beautiful body shot.
Wolf throws a hook but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C blocks it.
Wolf throws a big shot that misses.
Wolf misses with a few strikes there.
Wolf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C quickly recovers to half guard.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolf.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C is trying to stand.
Wolf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wolf keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf misses the jab.
Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C.
Wolf swings for the body but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C moves out of range.
Wolf throws a lazy uppercut
and Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C.
Good standup being displayed there by Wolf as he connects with a hook.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wolf looks to land a right hand but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C moved out of range.
Wolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolf's head.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Wolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf throws the left hand but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C avoids the punch easily.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C lands a jab to the nose.
Wolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C.
It seemed like Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Wolf tries to counter by clinching up but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C breaks away and moves out of range.
Wolf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C's head backwards.
Wolf takes one to the side of the head.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C throws a leg kick which misses Wolf's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolf tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolf should have avoided that one.
Wolf misses with a hook
and Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolf is rocked!
BOOM! Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C lands a beautiful left hook that drops Wolf. Wolf tries to recover but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Wolf lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C!
Juan Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Denis Burlaka (ranked 1439 p4p, 2233 weight class) and Joey Andrade (ranked 145 p4p, 213 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Burlaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Burlaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
Burlaka scores with a jab.
Andrade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donk. Andrade catches Burlaka right on the button with a cross.
Burlaka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burlaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from Burlaka.
Decent striking displayed by Burlaka there.
Burlaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
We've been hearing reports that Burlaka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burlaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burlaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Andrade misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burlaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burlaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
Burlaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Burlaka scores with the left hand. Andrade knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Andrade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burlaka doesn't seem phased though.
Andrade scores with a nice right hand.
Andrade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andrade slips under a jab.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burlaka throws out the jab.
Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Burlaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Andrade looks to move away, Burlaka throws a big counter combo but Andrade just gets out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
Burlaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Burlaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burlaka ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Burlaka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andrade backs up against the cage.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
Burlaka takes one to the chin there.
Burlaka cracks Andrade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burlaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Burlaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burlaka.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Andrade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burlaka moves forwards but Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Burlaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burlaka throws a series of punches but Andrade avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Burlaka moves away and avoids it.
Andrade moves in looking to clinch but Burlaka pushes him off.
Burlaka defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burlaka.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burlaka. Burlaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
Andrade let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Burlaka.
Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burlaka momentarily.
Burlaka looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Andrade scores with a one two! Burlaka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burlaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burlaka throws a series of strikes that have Andrade backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burlaka looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Burlaka misses with a straight right.
Burlaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burlaka lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade scores with a body shot.
Burlaka moves out of range as Andrade strikes.
Andrade throws a jab when Burlaka was well out of range.
Burlaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrade wants to counter with a clinch but Burlaka pushes him away.
Burlaka defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burlaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrade moves away from the strike by Burlaka.
Burlaka lands a jab-cross combination.
Burlaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Burlaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burlaka swings widly with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Burlaka misses.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Burlaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burlaka throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andrade throws a jab when Burlaka was well out of range.
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burlaka counters with a left to the body.
Burlaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andrade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burlaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burlaka lands with a right hand.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Burlaka misses the target.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Burlaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade tries to counter by closing the distance.
Andrade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Burlaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Burlaka.
Andrade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burlaka throws a combination that misses
and Andrade counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andrade.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burlaka.
Burlaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burlaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burlaka breaks from the clinch.
Andrade slips under a jab from Burlaka.
Andrade wants to counter the offense by Burlaka and move into the clinch position.
Andrade cracks a nice hook into Burlaka's ribs.
Burlaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrade doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
Burlaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burlaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burlaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrade has double underhooks.
Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrade has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Andrade.
Burlaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Andrade.
Burlaka cracks Andrade with an open hand slap.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
Andrade is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burlaka.
Burlaka feints a jab promting Andrade to slip. Burlaka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Andrade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burlaka cracks Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burlaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burlaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrade misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Burlaka.
Andrade misses with a double jab.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Burlaka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andrade. Andrade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burlaka throws a big shot that misses.
Burlaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andrade on the side of the head.
Burlaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrade momentarily.
Burlaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burlaka in his tracks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrade is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burlaka.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andrade misses with a wild combination.
Burlaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burlaka is rocked!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka is aggressively charging in as Andrade backs up avoiding any damage. Andrade tosses out a jab and Burlaka runs right into it face first! Burlaka is out cold! Andrade dropped down on all fours and is barking in Burlaka's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Andrade!
Our winner, Joey Andrade, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Devon Black (ranked 1229 p4p, 1953 weight class) and Ben Passel (ranked 129 p4p, 197 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devon Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Passel!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Passel as he avoids it easily.
Passel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Passel is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Passel with that takedown attempt.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Passel counters with a stiff right hand.
Black looks for a takedown but Passel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Passel, which made it look bad.
Passel gets caught napping as Black dives in and scores a takedown. Passel manages to retain guard.
Passel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Passel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Black trying to control but Passel is working from the bottom.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Passel.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Passel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passel wants to sweep but no luck.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Passel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black trying to control but Passel is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Black blocks a jab.
Black fails with the takedown.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Passel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Passel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black scores with a jab. Passel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Passel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Black closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Passel did well to prevent Black getting side control.
Passel looking for submissions off his back.
Passel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black trying to control the action but Passel is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passel won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Black working over Passel with some ground and pound. Passel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black prevents Passel from improving his position.
Passel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Passel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Passel.
Black postures up.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black postures up in Passel's guard and throws a big left but Passel blocks it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Passel pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
Passel is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Passel wants to sweep but no luck.
Black wants to pass the guard but Passel is keeping the position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Passel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
The fighters circling - Passel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Passel tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Passel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Passel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Black!
Passel trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Black wants to control but Passel postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Passel working the strikes but Black uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Passel stands and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Passel cracks Black with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Black is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Passel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Black sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Black tries to buck Passel off but Passel is having none of it.
Black is not content to let Passel control the position.
Passel working away.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Passel keeps moving and retains side control.
Black is not content to let Passel control the position.
Black tries to buck Passel off but Passel is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Passel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Black some visible discomfort.
Passel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Passel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Passel landing a few strikes.
Passel landing strikes.
Passel swings around for an armbar but Black sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Passel's guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Passel is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Passel wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Passel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Passel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Passel cracks Black with a right hand to the side of the head.
Devon Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Passel ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black fails with the takedown.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Passel moves away.
Passel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws the left hand but Passel avoids the punch easily.
Black has a takedown stuffed.
Ben Passel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Passel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Passel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Passel lands an overhand right.
Black bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Passel misses with a strike from the bottom.
Black scoring with punches and elbows.
Passel struggling a bit here.
Passel is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passel dodges the ground and pound from Black.
Passel parries the strikes from Black easily there. Black is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Passel to escape.
Passel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Passel trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
Black working over Passel with some ground and pound. Passel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Passel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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!
Passel has an active guard here but Black has managed to pass into half guard.
Passel is not content to let Black control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Passel wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Passel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Passel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Passel.
Black won't allow Passel to sweep him here.
Black engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Black is working Passel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Passel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Passel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Passel throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Black tries to sprawl but Passel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Passel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Passel is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Passel wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Devon Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black wants to improve his position but Passel is controlling well.
Passel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Passel is stalling here. Black is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Passel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Black has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Black trying to control the position but Passel is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Passel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black avoids the strikes from the bottom by Passel.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Passel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Black wants to pass to mount but Passel is defending the position.
Passel is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Passel avoid being mounted?
Passel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Black manages to pass to mount!
Passel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Passel is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
Black trying to control the action but Passel is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passel wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Passel is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black is working for a submission of some sort.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Black looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Passel is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Passel taking some punishment here, with Black in his half guard.
Passel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Black scores with a couple of nice shots.
Passel gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Passel 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.
Devon Black dominated that second round.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Passel tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Passel, which made it look bad.
Passel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black swings for the body but Passel moves out of range.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Passel! But no joy.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Passel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Black defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Passel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Passel sprawls well. Passel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Passel throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Passel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Passel misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Passel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a jab to the head.
Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Passel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Passel connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
Black closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Passel slips a jab from Black.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Passel.
Passel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Passel. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Black misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Passel throws a lazy uppercut
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Passel shows good takedown defense.
Black throws out a loose jab but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Black is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Passel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Black throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Passel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black gets full guard.
Passel passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Passel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Black with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Passel connects with a nice short shot to Black's temple.
Passel prevents Black from improving his position.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Passel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Passel wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Black working for a triangle but Passel defends it easily.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black looking for a guillotine here but Passel defends easily.
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Passel defends well.
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Passel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Passel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Passel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Passel won't allow Black to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Black gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Black moves away from the strike by Passel.
Passel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Passel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Passel as he avoids it easily.
Passel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Passel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black misses with a straight right.
Black shoots in and drives through. Passel sprawls well.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Passel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Passel misses.
Passel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Passel misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Passel counters with a straight right hand.
Passel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Black to score with a decent uppercut.
Black tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Passel defends well and Black ends up having to push Passel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Black prevents a takedown attempt there.
Passel lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Passel can't get the takedown.
Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Black breaks from the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Passel moves away.
Passel with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Passel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Black lands a jab to the head.
Passel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Black won't allow Passel to sweep him here.
Black passes Passel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Passel trying to control here.
Black is pressing down on Passel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Passel is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Passel.
I think Passel 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Passel!
Ben Passel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jero Wolf (ranked 461 p4p, 1484 weight class) and Gerald Phoenix (ranked 59 p4p, 152 weight class). Wolf comes into the arena with Better Together blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jero Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gerald Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Phoenix, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolf misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix throws a chopping leg kick but Wolf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wolf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Wolf scores with a takedown into Phoenix's guard.
Phoenix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Phoenix looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf looking to pass the guard.
Wolf being controlled here momentarily.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Phoenix controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 It looks like Jero Wolf has been cut.
Wolf lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Phoenix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wolf throws a leg kick that misses.
Phoenix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phoenix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a combination
and Wolf counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Phoenix some visible discomfort.
Phoenix is trying to get back to his feet.
Wolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phoenix keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to work for a sweep but Wolf has mounted him!
Wolf landing shots from mount.
Wolf looking to finish with strikes here!
Wolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phoenix is looking to escape.
Wolf jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Phoenix is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Phoenix and Wolf has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Phoenix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phoenix is trying to control Wolf's posture but Wolf avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf wants to control but Phoenix is keeping him busy.
Phoenix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wolf landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wolf tries to move into full mount but can't pass Phoenix's legs.
Wolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wolf has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Phoenix manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wolf's best efforts.
Wolf trying to control from Phoenix's half guard. Phoenix has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wolf working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phoenix's head.
We've been hearing that Wolf has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six 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.
Phoenix is trying to control the position but Wolf postures up.
Phoenix wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wolf won't allow Phoenix to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Phoenix quickly recovers to half guard.
Phoenix tries to roll over but Wolf keeps him under control.
Wolf wants to work for an arm triangle but Phoenix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to get to full guard but Wolf has control of the leg.
Phoenix looks like he's trying to stand up.
Phoenix is refusing to be controlled, as Wolf sits in half guard.
Phoenix is trying to maintain the position but Wolf is very close to passing his half guard.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
Phoenix is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolf goes for a double leg but Phoenix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phoenix continues to drive forward.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wolf is trying to pull guard but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolf is trying to break free.
Phoenix misses with an elbow strike.
Wolf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gerald Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wolf's head.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
Wolf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jero Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wolf's defenses.
Wolf tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Wolf back against the cage.
Wolf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wolf manages to end up in side control.
Phoenix wants to get back to his feet but Wolf is dominant here and he's now got Phoenix's back!
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 Jero Wolf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jero Wolf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Phoenix throws a leg kick which misses Wolf's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolf tries to avoid it.
Wolf throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
Phoenix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolf is looking to score with low kicks.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf darts in looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets double underhooks and turns Wolf into the cage.
Wolf displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phoenix up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf breaks the clinch.
Wolf walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Gerald Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolf slips under a jab.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
and Wolf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix slips a jab from Wolf.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches up with Phoenix, looking for a takedown. Wolf pushes Phoenix against the cage but Phoenix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wolf.
Wolf has his takedown stuffed
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jero Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
Phoenix with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phoenix tries to bum rush Wolf with a series of wild strikes but Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phoenix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Wolf - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands a slapping body shot.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf.
Wolf manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Phoenix on his heels. He'll look to pass Phoenix's guard now, I'm sure.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Wolf throwing strikes from guard but Phoenix blocks nicely.
Jero Wolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phoenix controls Wolf momentarily but Wolf frees himself.
Phoenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolf postures up in Phoenix's guard and throws a big left but Phoenix blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Phoenix is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Wolf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch.
Wolf half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wolf is looking to clinch but Phoenix is avoiding it.
Donk. Phoenix catches Wolf right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wolf takes one to the side of the head.
Phoenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Wolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wolf was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phoenix wants to clinch
so Wolf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phoenix pulls Wolf in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is in close to Phoenix's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wolf trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Phoenix is pulling down on Wolf's head. It's preventing any offense from Wolf, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix is continuing to stall.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Phoenix cracks Wolf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wolf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phoenix on the side of the head.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt - Phoenix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolf moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix misses with a head kick.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf has a takedown stuffed.
Phoenix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Wolf can't break the clinch.
Phoenix prevents the takedown attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Phoenix obliges.
Wolf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolf lands with a right hand.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
A low kick lands for Phoenix.
Wolf fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jero Wolf'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!
Phoenix pushes Wolf up against the cage in a clinch.
Wolf takes a knee right on the jaw!
Phoenix holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Wolf misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
Wolf digs a right hand into Phoenix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phoenix's gas tank.
Phoenix pushes Wolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolf tries to break free but Phoenix pushes him back against the cage.
Wolf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phoenix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phoenix prevents it.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but Wolf blocks with his arms.
Phoenix trying to control the position but instead, Wolf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phoenix into the cage.
Phoenix keeps control of Wolf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wolf dodges an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wolf blocks it with crossed arms.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it misses.
Wolf manages to pull guard.
Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phoenix stands up and waves to Wolf to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wolf throws a combination. Phoenix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix misses with a combination
and Wolf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Phoenix controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to control but can't.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Wolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phoenix is trying is best to control the position here.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phoenix sees it coming and defends easily.
Phoenix trying to control from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Wolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phoenix sprawls well. Phoenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wolf gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jero Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Phoenix circles away easily
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Wolf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Wolf moves out of range.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix lands an overhand right.
Wolf ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
Wolf stuns Phoenix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wolf connects with a crisp jab.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wolf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wolf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phoenix is fending him off so far but Wolf persists. Nope, Phoenix circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wolf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wolf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Phoenix checks it well.
Wolf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Phoenix is trying to stand.
Wolf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Phoenix works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to keep Wolf in close.
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Phoenix wants to stand up but Wolf is controlling him.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Phoenix misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.
Wolf fails to land the takedown.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phoenix. That's going to slow Wolf down.
Wolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Phoenix tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Phoenix squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Phoenix is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phoenix 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Phoenix!
After winning the bout, Gerald Phoenix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Tartarus (ranked 381 p4p, 872 weight class) and Vic Romano (ranked 52 p4p, 91 weight class). Romano has chosen MXC Most Extreme Challenge as his entrance music. Uriel Tartarus 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uriel Tartarus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vic Romano!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romano with a hook.
Romano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tartarus was well out of range. Poor timing from Romano.
Tartarus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Romano loads up on a big right hand but Tartarus slips the punch.
Romano takes a swing at Tartarus's ribcage but misses.
Romano clinches with his opponent.
Tartarus has Romano pressed against the cage.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Romano misses with an elbow over the top.
Romano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tartarus to keep the fight standing.
Tartarus has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romano throws an elbow but misses.
Tartarus gets through Romano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tartarus misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tartarus.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tartarus's brow.
Romano is trying to pull guard but Tartarus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tartarus misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tartarus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romano scores with a body shot.
Romano throws a poor cross that misses
and Tartarus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tartarus avoids the body shot from Romano.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Tartarus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Vic Romano has been cut.
Tartarus moves out of range of the strikes.
Romano throws an overhand right that lands on Tartarus's shoulder, as Tartarus tries to avoid the shot.
Romano misses with a straight left.
Romano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTartarus.
Romano tries to clinch but Tartarus moves away
and Romano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romano is rocked!
Romano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tartarus works the jab nicely.
Romano is still on wobbly legs! Can Tartarus finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tartarus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romano seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano misses with a body shot
and Tartarus counters with a nice right hand that sends Romano toppling to the canvas! Romano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tartarus finish him?!
Romano misses with a looping right.
Tartarus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Romano just manages to avoid it.
Romano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tartarus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Romano misses with a right hand
and Tartarus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tartarus can pounce on him.
Tartarus misses with a straight right.
Romano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tartarus.
Romano misses the jab.
Tartarus thuds his right hand into Romano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tartarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romano.
Romano moves to clinch but Tartarus breaks away
and Tartarus counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Romano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTartarus.
Tartarus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vic Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tartarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romano.
Romano looks to score with a jab to the body but Tartarus is just out of range.
Tartarus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Romano throws a lazy right hand but Tartarus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tartarus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tartarus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Romano moves in looking to clinch but Tartarus pushes him off.
Romano misses with a left hand
and Tartarus counters with a nice uppercut.
Romano is looking to clinch but Tartarus is avoiding it.
Tartarus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tartarus jabs Romano right on the nose. Romano blinks but takes it well.
Romano closes the distance but Tartarus moves to the side
and Tartarus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tartarus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Romano sprawling to the canvas! Romano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tartarus finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano throws an off balance right hand
letting Tartarus counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus connects with an inside leg kick.
Tartarus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romano under the eye.
Romano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tartarus is looking to counter punch.
Tartarus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romano looks to land a right hand but Tartarus moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Tartarus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romano connects with a body shot that sends Tartarus's belly button to the back.
Tartarus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tartarus sends Romano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tartarus is motioning to the referee to let Romano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Romano tries to clinch there but Tartarus circles away.
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tartarus moves away.
Romano misses with a lunging right hand
and Tartarus counters with a straight right hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Romano looks to land a left hand but Tartarus moved out of range nicely.
Tartarus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tartarus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romano misses with an uppercut
and Romano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tartarus ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Tartarus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tartarus takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romano.
Tartarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romano.
Romano moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Romano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Romano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Romano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romano is looking to clinch but Tartarus is avoiding it.
Romano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tartarus defending well as Romano loads up on a big left hand.
Tartarus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Romano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tartarus counters with a head kick that drops Romano to the mat! Romano scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tartarus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tartarus slips a jab from Romano.
Tartarus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Romano misses with a jab to the body
and Tartarus counters with a nice leg kick.
Tartarus throws a low kick but Romano moves out of range easily.
Romano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tartarus throws a leg kick but Romano checks it.
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tartarus moves away.
Tartarus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Romano closes the distance and clinches.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tartarus walks away with a smile on his face. Romano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Uriel Tartarus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Romano.
Tartarus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romano.
Romano throws a hook but Tartarus avoids it easily.
Tartarus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Romano throws out a loose jab but Tartarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tartarus moves away.
Romano jabs Tartarus right on the nose. Tartarus blinks but takes it well.
Romano misses with a left hand
and Tartarus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Romano's knee momentarily.
Tartarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tartarus ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Tartarus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Romano throws a hook but Tartarus blocks it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Romano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romano throws a poor cross that misses
and Tartarus counters with an inside leg kick.
Romano misses with a jab to the body
and Tartarus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tartarus.
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tartarus.
Tartarus throws a leg kick that misses.
Romano lands a lovely overhand right.
Tartarus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Tartarus.
Romano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Romano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tartarus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tartarus avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Tartarus misses the target.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Romano misses the body punch
enabling Tartarus to counter with a crisp jab.
Romano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Romano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTartarus.
Romano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tartarus throws a counter high kick but Romano was just alert enough to avoid it.
Romano scores with a shot to the body.
Romano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tartarus.
Romano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tartarus scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tartarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tartarus ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Tartarus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Romano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tartarus tries to land a leg kick but Romano saw it coming and moves away.
Tartarus throws a hook to the side of Romano's head but Romano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tartarus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Romano misses with a hook.
Tartarus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Romano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romano misses with a left hand
and Tartarus counters with a left to the body.
Romano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tartarus at a distance.
Romano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTartarus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Romano.
Romano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tartarus throws a counter high kick but Romano was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tartarus misses with a head kick.
Romano throws a poor cross that misses
and Tartarus counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartarus misses with a head kick.
Uriel Tartarus is winning the standup battle so far.
Tartarus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tartarus's corner calls for a 1-2. Tartarus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romano rushes Tartarus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tartarus looking to slow down the pace here.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Tartarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tartarus blocks an uppercut.
Tartarus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Romano pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Romano misses with an uppercut
and Tartarus counters with a nice uppercut.
Romano wants to clinch
and Tartarus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romano checks a leg kick nicely.
Romano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Romano misses with an uppercut
and Tartarus counters with an inside leg kick.
Romano takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tartarus.
Tartarus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Tartarus taking a breather.
Tartarus breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romano lands a nice shot that snaps Tartarus's head back.
Tartarus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tartarus or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Romano.
Tartarus is looking to break free of the clinch but Romano has double underhooks.
Tartarus breaks the clinch.
Romano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Romano moves into the clinch.
Romano lands a nice elbow.
Romano gets control of Tartarus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Romano will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tartarus won't allow Romano to sweep him here.
Tartarus gets to his feet. Romano looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano throws a lazy uppercut
and Tartarus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Romano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Romano moves out of range as Tartarus strikes.
Tartarus throws a sloppy head kick and Romano moves out of range easily.
Romano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tartarus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Romano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tartarus swats away the attempt to clinch by Romano.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romano.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Romano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tartarus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romano misses with a hook. Tartarus ducked under it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Romano.
Romano prevents Tartarus from breaking the clinch.
Tartarus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tartarus tests Romano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romano blocks a head kick by Tartarus.
Tartarus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romano is able to avoid easily.
Romano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tartarus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Romano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tartarus.
Romano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tartarus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tartarus is looking to counter punch.
Romano lands a lovely overhand right.
Romano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano tries to bum rush Tartarus with a series of wild strikes but Tartarus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romano scores with a nice strike.
Romano misses the shot to the body.
Romano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tartarus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tartarus throws a jab when Romano was well out of range.
Romano punishes Tartarus's body with a nice straight punch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Romano tries to clinch but Tartarus is having none of it.
Tartarus throws a counter high kick but Romano was just alert enough to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Romano.
Romano lands a lovely overhand right.
Romano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tartarus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Romano misses with a body shot
and Tartarus counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Romano.
Romano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romano misses with a left hand
and Tartarus counters with a low kick, right behind Romano 's knee.
Romano is breathing heavily.
Romano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tartarus counters with a nice uppercut.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus throws a big shot that misses.
Romano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartarus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romano, as that shot connected.
Romano moves to clinch but Tartarus breaks away
and Tartarus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Romano looks to land a right hand but Tartarus moved out of range.
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Tartarus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romano scores with a shot to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Romano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tartarus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romano misses the body punch
and Tartarus counters with a nice leg kick.
Romano throws a series of strikes that have Tartarus backpedaling.
Tartarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romano lands with a shot to the body.
Romano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romano blocks a head kick by Tartarus.
Romano avoids the body shot from Tartarus.
Nice jab there from Tartarus.
Romano swings widly with a right hand
and Tartarus counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Romano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vic Romano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Romano checks a low kick from Tartarus.
Tartarus misses the jab.
A jab from Romano misses.
Tartarus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Romano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tartarus needs to keep his hands up - Romano had a free shot at his head there.
Romano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Romano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tartarus counters with an inside leg kick.
Romano throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano misses with a lunging right hand
and Tartarus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Tartarus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romano thuds a left hand into Tartarus's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tartarus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romano throws a jab when Tartarus was well out of range.
Tartarus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tartarus staying out of range there.
Romano throws a hook to the side of Tartarus's head but Tartarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romano swings for the body but Tartarus moves out of range.
Romano loads up on a big right hand but Tartarus slips the punch.
Tartarus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tartarus moves away.
Good leg kick by Tartarus.
Romano swings widly with a right hand
and Romano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tartarus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Tartarus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tartarus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tartarus avoids the body shot from Romano.
No joy there for Romano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tartarus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tartarus slips a jab and a cross from Romano.
Romano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tartarus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tartarus throws a leg kick which misses Romano's front leg but catches the back leg as Romano tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tartarus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romano throws a body punch but Tartarus moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus throws a lazy right hand but Romano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tartarus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romano blocks a head kick by Tartarus.
Romano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Romano.
Tartarus misses with a looping left.
Romano throws a hook but Tartarus blocks it.
Tartarus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tartarus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romano looks to throw the jab but Tartarus is out of range.
Romano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tartarus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tartarus moves away from the strike by Romano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano looks to score with a jab to the body but Tartarus is just out of range.
Tartarus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romano misses with an uppercut. Tartarus saw that one coming.
Romano throws out a loose jab but Tartarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romano clinches up with Tartarus and pushes him back against the cage.
Tartarus breaks the clinch.
Romano fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Tartarus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romano with a nice cross.
Romano misses with a jab to the body
and Tartarus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tartarus swats away the attempt to clinch by Romano.
As Romano looks to move away, Tartarus throws a big counter combo but Romano just gets out of the way.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Romano throws a lazy uppercut
and Tartarus counters with an outside leg kick.
Romano blocks a head kick by Tartarus.
Romano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tartarus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romano's head backwards.
Tartarus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Tartarus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tartarus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Romano misses the body punch
and Tartarus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tartarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romano.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Romano.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romano misses with a body shot
letting Tartarus counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tartarus counters with a low kick, right behind Romano 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Tartarus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tartarus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Romano just manages to avoid it.
Romano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tartarus scores with a counter punch that sends Romano to the canvas! Tartarus smells blood - he's punishing Romano with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Romano has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriel Tartarus!
Uriel Tartarus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Vic Romano stepped up to the mic, saying 'DON'T. GET. ELIMINATEDDD!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Batu Otgonbayar (ranked 1139 p4p, 837 weight class) and Daniel Maverick (ranked 151 p4p, 120 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Batu Otgonbayar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Maverick!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otgonbayar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Maverick is having none of it.
Maverick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Otgonbayar closes the distance and clinches.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Otgonbayar moves to clinch but Maverick breaks away
and Maverick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Otgonbayar backing away here, and Maverick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Otgonbayar rushes Maverick and presses him up against the cage.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Maverick.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maverick.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Otgonbayar as Maverick tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Maverick breaks the clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otgonbayar instigates a clinch.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Maverick tries to circle away but Otgonbayar has him pinned against the cage.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Otgonbayar controls his hands.
Maverick breaks from the clinch.
Otgonbayar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maverick.
Otgonbayar darts in and clinches Maverick up against the cage.
Otgonbayar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mavericks head.
Otgonbayar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Otgonbayar.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Otgonbayar has him pressed against the cage.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar lands with a right to the head.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maverick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Batu Otgonbayar has been cut.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch.
A left lands for Maverick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick scores with a nice body kick.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Maverick keeps it at a distance.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch.
Otgonbayar backing away here, and Maverick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Otgonbayar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maverick finds it's way round the side to connect with Otgonbayar's head.
Maverick lands a jab to Otgonbayar's midsection.
Otgonbayar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up
and Maverick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otgonbayar looks to clinch
and Maverick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Otgonbayar closes the distance and pushes Maverick back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maverick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Otgonbayar avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the cage.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Maverick tries to circle away but Otgonbayar has him pinned against the cage.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Maverick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maverick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maverick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Otgonbayar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maverick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch.
Maverick digs a good hook to Otgonbayar's body.
Maverick swats away the attempt to clinch by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up but Maverick circles away and keeps his distance.
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Maverick moves away
and Maverick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Otgonbayar has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Maverick to work.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maverick tests Otgonbayar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Otgonbayar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maverick counters with a nice uppercut.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otgonbayar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Otgonbayar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maverick follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Otgonbayar closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Maverick throws a head kick that half lands.
Otgonbayar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maverick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maverick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maverick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Otgonbayar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maverick lands with a good body shot.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Maverick is having none of it.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
Maverick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Otgonbayar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maverick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Otgonbayar moves in looking to clinch but Maverick pushes him off.
Maverick steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maverick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Otgonbayar rather than just go for the knockout.
Otgonbayar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maverick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Maverick keeps it at a distance.
Otgonbayar walks into a jab.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Maverick keeps it at a distance.
Maverick swats away the attempt to clinch by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maverick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick scores with a jab to the head.
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch.
And Maverick responds with a good body kick, but Otgonbayar manages to step out the way in time.
Otgonbayar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Maverick moves out of range.
Otgonbayar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batu Otgonbayar's cut is getting worse.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maverick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maverick swats away the attempt to clinch by Otgonbayar.
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch but Maverick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Otgonbayar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maverick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maverick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick thinks about the counter body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maverick.
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
Maverick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maverick throws a head kick but Otgonbayar moves out of range.
Otgonbayar rushes Maverick and presses him up against the cage.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar prevents a body shot from Maverick.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maverick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Otgonbayar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otgonbayar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Maverick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maverick breaks the clinch.
Maverick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maverick is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Otgonbayar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Otgonbayar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maverick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otgonbayar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maverick throws a fast counter high kick but Otgonbayar manages to duck under it in time.
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maverick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch but Maverick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
Batu Otgonbayar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Maverick responds with a good body kick, but Otgonbayar manages to step out the way in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Maverick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Batu Otgonbayar'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.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch but Maverick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maverick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch there but Maverick circles away.
Otgonbayar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maverick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Maverick moves out of range.
Otgonbayar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maverick counters with a big head kick but Otgonbayar shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch but Maverick slips to the side
and Maverick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maverick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Otgonbayar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maverick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up.
Otgonbayar doesn't manage to clinch there - Maverick circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maverick circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Otgonbayar drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Maverick follows Otgonbayar to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
After the fight, Daniel Maverick was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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