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SYN 1145 Dariush vs. Danger PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Andary (ranked 1287 p4p, 1063 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 127 p4p, 109 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gary Andary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 2, fighting out of London, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunswick Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andary counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brunswick Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brunswick Jr connects with a body shot.
Andary checks a low kick from Brunswick Jr.
Andary throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it.
Jab from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brunswick Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brunswick Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr moves away from the strike by Andary.
Brunswick Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brunswick Jr slips under a jab.
Brunswick Jr misses with a left hand
and Andary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick Jr missing with a left hand there. Andary was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Brunswick Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Andary counter with a right hand.
Brunswick Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brunswick Jr ducks under a wild hook from Andary.
Brunswick Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andary counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Brunswick Jr.
Andary blocks a jab.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunswick Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andary throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick Jr misses the body punch
and Andary counters with a straight right hand.
Brunswick Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andary moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brunswick Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Andary slips a jab from Brunswick Jr.
Andary is looking to counter punch.
Brunswick Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andary counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brunswick Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Andary misses the target.
Brunswick Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Andary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook
and Andary counters with a nice body kick.
Andary blocks a head kick by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr slips under a jab from Andary.
Andary is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brunswick Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brunswick Jr misses the shot to the body.
Andary misses with a hook.
Brunswick Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brunswick Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr looks to land a left hand but Andary moved out of range nicely.
Andary ducks under a wild hook from Brunswick Jr.
Nice cross by Andary.
Brunswick Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andary at a distance.
Brunswick Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Andary was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr takes a swing at Andary's ribcage but misses.
Brunswick Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Andary counters with a straight right hand.
 Brunswick Jr is rocked!
Brunswick Jr misses the shot to the body.
Andary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brunswick Jr, as that shot connected.
Andary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andary.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy left from Andary finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunswick Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut
and Andary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Andary finish him?
Brunswick Jr gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Andary points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Brunswick Jr wakes up just in time to hear Andary thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Andary!
A victorious Gary Andary thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 999 p4p, 1005 weight class) and Frank Rizzo (ranked 89 p4p, 90 weight class). Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Rizzo's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rizzo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Rizzo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akhtankhanov!
You can see the frustration on Akhtankhanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Akhtankhanov is trying to get back to half guard.
Akhtankhanov is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov looks to move to half guard but instead Rizzo has passed into mount! Damn!
Akhtankhanov working to try and regain half guard.
Rizzo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Rizzo has a good base and remains in mount.
Rizzo dominating with strikes here.
Akhtankhanov can't escape the position.
Akhtankhanov wants to control but Rizzo is having none of it.
Akhtankhanov is working to get back to half guard.
Akhtankhanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rizzo cracks Akhtankhanov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rizzo has control of Akhtankhanov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Akhtankhanov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rizzo with shots to the head and body - Akhtankhanov looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rizzo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akhtankhanov is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akhtankhanov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Rizzo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo avoids the attempt from Akhtankhanov to control.
Akhtankhanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Akhtankhanov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Akhtankhanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Akhtankhanov trying to get back to full guard but Rizzo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rizzo lands a big shot there that rocks Akhtankhanov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rizzo trying to control but Akhtankhanov is having none of it.
Rizzo lands a big shot there that rocks Akhtankhanov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Akhtankhanov tries to reverse the position but Rizzo maintains control.
Akhtankhanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rizzo on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo raining down shots from the mount!
Akhtankhanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rizzo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Akhtankhanov hang on?
Akhtankhanov wants to hold on but Rizzo pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov is working to get back to half guard.
Rizzo wants to control the pace but Akhtankhanov is squirming around nicely.
Akhtankhanov working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rizzo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rizzo controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Akhtankhanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rizzo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Frank Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rizzo landing strikes.
Rizzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akhtankhanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Akhtankhanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rizzo off and has taken his back!
Rizzo tries to roll but Akhtankhanov sticks to his back.
Rizzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Akhtankhanov misses with punches from the back.
Akhtankhanov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Akhtankhanov is persistently looking for the submission but Rizzo is defending it well.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch to the head.
Rizzo is trying to break free.
Akhtankhanov trying to control.
Rizzo can't escape the position.
Akhtankhanov misses with an elbow to the head.
Akhtankhanov doesn't have the hooks in and Rizzo manages to turn into his guard.
Akhtankhanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akhtankhanov tries to get out of the position.
Rizzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akhtankhanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akhtankhanov working a defensive guard but Rizzo manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo working away.
Akhtankhanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rizzo off and has taken his back!
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!
Akhtankhanov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Akhtankhanov looking for the RNC.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akhtankhanov missing with punches from the back.
Akhtankhanov keeps control of the position as Rizzo tries to break free.
Rizzo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Akhtankhanov misses with a head shot.
Akhtankhanov looking to ground and pound but Rizzo is blocking nicely.
Rizzo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is looking to get to half guard.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Akhtankhanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rizzo is looking to escape.
Rizzo regains half guard.
Rizzo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akhtankhanov.
Rizzo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rizzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rizzo, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akhtankhanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akhtankhanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Rizzo has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo managing to control the position.
Akhtankhanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rizzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rizzo working a defensive guard here.
Akhtankhanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rizzo is on top in guard.
Akhtankhanov keeping full guard, as Rizzo tries to pass.
Rizzo is standing up over Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov looks to escape but Rizzo dives into side control.
Rizzo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rizzo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rizzo throws a low kick, looking for Akhtankhanov's leg but Akhtankhanov calmly moves out of range.
Rizzo connects with a body shot that sends Akhtankhanov's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Rizzo. That snapped Akhtankhanov's head back.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Rizzo moves away and avoids it.
Rizzo slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice looking combination but Rizzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov has closed the distance and engaged Rizzo in a clinch.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo wants a takedown.
Rizzo blocks an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzo's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo manages to break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Rizzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rizzo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Akhtankhanov backs up against the cage.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination but Rizzo avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Rizzo moves away and avoids it.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rizzo digs a good hook to Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Rizzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Rizzo should have avoided that one.
Frank Rizzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rizzo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Akhtankhanov there.
Rizzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akhtankhanov rather than just go for the knockout.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Rizzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Akhtankhanov misses.
Rizzo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akhtankhanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Rizzo unleashes a big counter combination but Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Akhtankhanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Akhtankhanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rizzo working the head and body with strikes.
Rizzo moves into full mount!
Akhtankhanov is working to get back to half guard.
Rizzo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo with the ground and pound from mount.
Rizzo prevents Akhtankhanov from getting the reversal.
Rizzo has control of Akhtankhanov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Akhtankhanov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Akhtankhanov tries to reverse the position but Rizzo maintains control.
Rizzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Akhtankhanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rizzo trying to control but Akhtankhanov is having none of it.
Akhtankhanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rizzo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo looking to control but Akhtankhanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Akhtankhanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee warns Akhtankhanov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Akhtankhanov is squirming around, avoiding Rizzo's attempts to control the action.
Akhtankhanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Rizzo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Akhtankhanov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rizzo controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rizzo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alois Vrana (ranked 1716 p4p, 2192 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 226 p4p, 278 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alois Vrana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark tries for a takedown but Vrana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Vrana.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vrana misses with a kick to the body.
Stark unleashes a big counter combination but Vrana bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vrana. Vrana obviously looking to wear him down.
Vrana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vrana takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Vrana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
Stark wants to counter the offense by Vrana and move into the clinch position.
Stark has Vrana up against the cage in a clinch.
Vrana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Stark blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrana avoids it.
Vrana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vrana working aggressively here.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrana avoids it.
Vrana scores with a shot to the side of Stark's head.
Stark throws an elbow that misses.
Vrana scores with a shoulder strike.
Vrana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
A shot in the inside from Vrana.
Vrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrana.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vrana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrana.
Stark is trying to break free.
Vrana lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrana avoids it.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrana avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stark's face.
Stark pushes off an throws an elbow but Vrana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vrana landing knees to the head.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stark misses with the head strike.
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrana's elbow.
Vrana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrana lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrana.
Vrana lands a knee to the head.
Vrana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrana.
Vrana lands a body shot.
Vrana lands an uppercut.
Vrana blocks a body shot from Stark.
Vrana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vrana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark can't break the clinch.
Stark working hard to break the clinch.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vrana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrana lands an uppercut.
Vrana lands with a short shot to the head.
Stark tries to stall but Vrana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vrana avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Vrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vrana throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Stark tries to counter with a clinch but Vrana shakes him off and moves away.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt
and Vrana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alois Vrana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Vrana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Vrana gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Vrana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark gets tackled into the cage by Vrana. Vrana maintains the clinch.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Stark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrana avoids the damage to the body.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrana avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrana.
Vrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrana obliges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrana.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrana.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vrana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vrana digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
Stark is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Vrana.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Vrana controls his hands.
Vrana lands a nice shot to the body.
Vrana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Vrana on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Vrana.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by Vrana.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but Vrana blocks with his arms.
Vrana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vrana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrana pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrana digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vrana.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Vrana.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vrana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
Vrana gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vrana.
A short right from Vrana on the inside.
Vrana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vrana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stark's face.
Vrana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Vrana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vrana lands with a left to the head.
Stark is rocked!
A short uppercut from Vrana.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Vrana finish him?
Stark wants to break free but Vrana has control.
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vrana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Vrana won't allow it.
Vrana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
Vrana lands with a short shot to the head.
Vrana lands an uppercut.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana lands with a left to the head.
Vrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alois Vrana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vrana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrana scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vrana gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrana lands with a right to the head.
Vrana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vrana lands a knee to the head.
Vrana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vrana with a knee to the head.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Vrana controls his hands.
Vrana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stark's face.
A short left from Vrana.
Vrana lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vrana throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrana.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
Vrana with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vrana misses with a two punch combination.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alois Vrana is winning the standup battle so far.
Vrana scores with a jab.
Vrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Vrana misses the jab.
Vrana scores with a nice right hand.
Vrana misses with a straight right.
Stark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Vrana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stark doesn't seem phased though.
Vrana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vrana clinches up against the cage.
Vrana swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Vrana on the inside.
Vrana misses with the head strike.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrana works on Stark's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrana obliges.
Vrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Vrana.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vrana.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrana pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of 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!
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrana is defending well for now.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Vrana managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Vrana scores with a knee to the head.
Vrana landing knees to the head.
Vrana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana landing knees to the head.
Vrana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stark misses with a knee strike.
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrana is defending well for now.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stark tries to throw a body punch but Vrana avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrana is defending well for now.
Vrana is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vrana lands an uppercut.
Vrana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Vrana on the inside.
Vrana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrana.
Stark tries to stall but Vrana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vrana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vrana prevents a body shot from Stark.
Vrana lands with a left to the head.
Vrana lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrana lands a left hand.
Vrana pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Vrana manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - Stark drops to the canvas! He's done! Vrana goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alois Vrana!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Korolev (ranked 1004 p4p, 1010 weight class) and Somporn Metharom (ranked 124 p4p, 125 weight class). Korolev comes to the cage accompanied by Holding Out For A Hero (EuroMash). Metharom has chosen Porcelain - Moby as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Korolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Somporn Metharom!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metharom lands a head shot.
 It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev dips to his left and cracks Metharom with an uppercut!
It looks like Somporn Metharom has been cut.
A slow jab from Korolev misses its intended target.
Metharom sizes up Korolev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick
and Korolev counters with a nice body shot.
Korolev throws a shot to the body.
Metharom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Korolev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Korolev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
Korolev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Korolev ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Somporn Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Korolev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Metharom just manages to avoid it.
Korolev moves out of range of the body kick.
Korolev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crimson CrowN Combat in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Metharom cracks Korolev with an open hand slap.
Metharom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Korolev's head backwards.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korolev.
Korolev is looking to counter punch.
Korolev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Korolev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Korolev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Metharom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Korolev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Metharom scores with a sloppy right hand. Korolev should have avoided that one.
Korolev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Metharom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Korolev scrambles back to his feet.
Metharom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Korolev has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Korolev misses.
Metharom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Korolev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Korolev misses with a body punch.
Korolev lands an uppercut.
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
Metharom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Korolev tries to clinch up but Metharom circles away and keeps his distance.
Metharom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Korolev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Korolev throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Metharom. That snapped Korolev's head back.
Alexander Korolev's cut is getting worse.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korolev swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
It seemed like Metharom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Korolev moved out of range.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Metharom misses with a hook
and Korolev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Metharom gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Korolev counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom catches Korolev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Metharom, as that shot connected.
Alexander Korolev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Metharom lands with a straight right. Korolev didn't see that one coming.
Metharom cracks Korolev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korolev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metharom finds it's way round the side to connect with Korolev's head.
 Korolev is rocked!
Korolev looks up at the clock. Bad move! Metharom lands a right hand from hell, dropping Korolev. Metharom pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somporn Metharom!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Porthos Knox (ranked 752 p4p, 864 weight class) and Jakob Rolf (ranked 98 p4p, 108 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by One Step Closer | Linkin Park. Rolf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AVGN Theme Song. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 33 - 27 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Porthos Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox missing with a left hand there. Rolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rolf.
A telegraphed right hand from Rolf misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf 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.
Knox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knox.
It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf throws an off balance right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Rolf with a hook.
Rolf lands a jab.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox can't keep his opponent in guard - Rolf advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rolf is pressing down on Knox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knox is holding on for now.
Rolf controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf is looking for a kimura but Knox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolf to get the leverage.
Rolf trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rolf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Knox is trying to stand back up but Rolf is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rolf is pressing down on Knox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knox is holding on for now.
Rolf seems to be working for a kimura but Knox defends the submission attempt.
Knox won't allow Rolf to pass to mount.
Rolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knox is just riding it out for now. Rolf eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rolf seems to be working for a kimura but Knox defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Rolf is looking for a kimura here.
Rolf trying to control the pace.
Rolf stops Knox from getting back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Knox is defending well.
Rolf trying to control from Knox's half guard. Knox has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
Rolf prevents Knox from getting back to his feet.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Rolf ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf scores with a takedown into Knox's guard.
Rolf passes Knox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Rolf is just out of range.
Rolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rolf somewhat.
It looked like Knox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Rolf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Knox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rolf throws a shot to the body.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rolf fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rolf.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox swings for the body but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Porthos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox leaves Rolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Porthos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Rolf throws a good cross that connects.
Rolf throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox throws a leg kick but Rolf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rolf moves away from the strike by Knox.
Rolf misses with a body shot.
Rolf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knox did well to prevent Rolf getting side control.
Rolf trying to mount his opponent but Knox defends it.
Rolf frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Rolf wants to control the action but instead Knox gets a body lock and reverses into Rolf's guard! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox tries to stand but Rolf is controlling from the bottom.
Rolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox wants to stand but Rolf has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rolf has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Knox doesn't defend quickly enough and Rolf has managed to lock this one up! Can Knox escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rolf on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Morrison (ranked 260 p4p, 335 weight class) and Oswaldo Fadda Jr (ranked 33 p4p, 42 weight class). Morrison comes into the arena with Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme blaring out of the sound system. Fadda Jr has chosen KORDHELL - VUK VUK 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Morrison.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fadda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the body from Fadda Jr misses
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Morrison jabs Fadda Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Fadda Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fadda Jr looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fadda Jr moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut.
Fadda Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been hearing reports that Morrison has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fadda Jr misses with a left hand
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison scores with a nice right hand.
A cross from Fadda Jr lands.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fadda Jr.
A little jabbing left from Fadda Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fadda Jr sprawls well. Fadda Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fadda Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Morrison working the head and body with strikes.
Fadda Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fadda Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morrison's best efforts.
Morrison winds up and cracks Fadda Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fadda Jr manages to get to full guard.
Fadda Jr keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Fadda Jr has momentary wrist control but Morrison slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fadda Jr is on top in guard.
Morrison controls Fadda Jr momentarily but Fadda Jr frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fadda Jr is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morrison holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fadda Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morrison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fadda Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Morrison is looking to control Fadda Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morrison avoid being mounted?
Morrison wants to improve his position but Fadda Jr is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fadda Jr trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Fadda Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morrison defends it well.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Fadda Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fadda Jr wants to pass the guard but Morrison is defending well.
Fadda Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fadda Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morrison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison is squirming around, avoiding Fadda Jr's attempts to control the action.
Morrison tries to lock up and control but Fadda Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fadda Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
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 Frank Morrison will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fadda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
No luck for Morrison with that takedown attempt.
Fadda Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morrison shoots for a takedown but Fadda Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Fadda Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fadda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Morrison misses its target.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Fadda Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fadda Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Fadda Jr trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Fadda Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fadda Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fadda Jr controls the position.
Morrison is looking to regain half guard here but Fadda Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fadda Jr wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
Fadda Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morrison's legs.
Morrison is trying to control Fadda Jr's posture but Fadda Jr avoids it.
Morrison is trying to improve his position.
Morrison tries to control but Fadda Jr manages to take his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr scores with punches from the back.
Fadda Jr missing with strikes from the back.
Morrison trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Morrison is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fadda Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morrison rolls, trying to escape but Fadda Jr keeps control of the position.
Fadda Jr is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fadda Jr trying to control.
Morrison rolls, trying to escape but Fadda Jr keeps control of the position.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
I really don't envy Morrison right now.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrison wants to control his opponent's hands but Fadda Jr gets his hands free.
Morrison avoids the strikes from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Morrison buck him off.
Fadda Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Morrison is defending it well.
Morrison is really stuck here.
Fadda Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Morrison's body.
Morrison is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr gets his hands free as Morrison looks to control.
Fadda Jr looking for the choke from the back.
Morrison defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Morrison can't escape the position.
Morrison prevents Fadda Jr from getting a body triangle.
Fadda Jr throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fadda Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Fadda Jr.
Morrison takes one on the button.
Morrison takes a swing at Fadda Jr's ribcage but misses.
Morrison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Fadda Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morrison works over Fadda Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Fadda Jr.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Fadda Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fadda Jr.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fadda Jr ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Fadda Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morrison on the side of the head.
Morrison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fadda Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Fadda Jr sizes up Morrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Fadda Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Fadda Jr misses.
Morrison misses with a combination
enabling Fadda Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Fadda Jr digs a good hook to Morrison's body.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fadda Jr's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fadda Jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fadda Jr is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morrison working some strikes from top position.
Fadda Jr tries to strike from the bottom.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadda Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison postures up.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fadda Jr's head.
Morrison lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a big right hand that misses.
Fadda Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison postures up and lands a big shot to Fadda Jr's brow.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadda Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fadda Jr punching from the bottom - just letting Morrison know he's still in a fight.
Fadda Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morrison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morrison sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Morrison coming out on top.
Fadda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fadda Jr pinned against the cage. Fadda Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot by Morrison.
Fadda Jr takes one on the button.
Morrison misses with a hook. Fadda Jr ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morrison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
A relieved looking Frank Morrison 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Nakachi Tadageru (ranked 130 p4p, 115 weight class) and James River (ranked 16 p4p, 12 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nakachi Tadageru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James River !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a looping overhand right but Tadageru ducks down to avoid it.
River displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tadageru.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tadageru.
Tadageru takes one on the button.
Tadageru shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. River is trying to defend but Tadageru finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
River blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tadageru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tadageru pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadageru lands strikes from half guard.
Tadageru is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River taking some punishment here, with Tadageru in his half guard.
River gets back to full guard.
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tadageru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tadageru's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tadageru is in close to River 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tadageru controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
River utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tadageru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tadageru is working River over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tadageru is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at SYDNEY ELITE GYM that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tadageru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tadageru preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Rivers Edge Gym inform us that River has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
River is looking for a triangle but Tadageru pushes his legs off easily.
Tadageru wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tadageru defends it easily.
Tadageru is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
Tadageru throws an elbow that misses. River uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tadageru's guard. Nice move by River !
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tadageru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tadageru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tadageru lands a good elbow from the bottom.
River pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tadageru is keeping the position for now.
Tadageru keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tadageru 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.
Tadageru lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru chips away with some ground and pound.
Tadageru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tadageru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tadageru is in close to River 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tadageru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as River works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tadageru defends well.
River keeping moving, preventing Tadageru from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tadageru connects with a couple of short punches.
Tadageru lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakachi Tadageru dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tadageru moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
Tadageru wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tadageru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tadageru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River .
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tadageru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tadageru moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
River shoots and misses
and Tadageru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tadageru swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tadageru takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River takes a swing at Tadageru's ribcage but misses.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Tadageru is just out of range.
A combination from River does no damage.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadageru closes the distance and clinches up with River , looking for a takedown. Tadageru pushes River against the cage but River circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tadageru tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tadageru tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Tadageru back against the cage.
Tadageru has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. River avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
River gets underhooks to prevent Tadageru's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakachi Tadageru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tadageru backwards.
River lands a shot to the body.
River gets control of Tadageru's arms and successfully pulls guard. River will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
River is trying to keep Tadageru in close.
Tadageru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tadageru advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru trying to control the position but River is working away.
Tadageru in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
River wants to control but Tadageru postures up.
River is looking for a sweep.
Tadageru lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tadageru scores with punches from side control.
Tadageru lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tadageru landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tadageru scoring with punches from side control.
Tadageru advances nicely into full mount.
Tadageru lands a heavy elbow.
River tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tadageru landing shots from mount.
Tadageru looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River tries to hold on but Tadageru pushes him away.
Tadageru in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tadageru unloading with bombs!
Tadageru lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tadageru lands a big shot there that rocks River but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nakachi Tadageru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tadageru is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. River can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
River is rocked!
Tadageru looking to finish River with some ground and pound. This is bad for River !
River is still in real trouble! Can Tadageru finish him?
Tadageru connects with a bit shot that sees River covering up! More strikes from Tadageru and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tadageru is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakachi Tadageru!
During a confident post fight interview, Nakachi Tadageru thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hernandez (ranked 112 p4p, 174 weight class) and Phil Sprintin (ranked 8 p4p, 15 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Journey - Only The Young. Sprintin has chosen Disturbed - Bad Man as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Sprintin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez slips under a jab.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Sprintin is quick to defend against it.
Sprintin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sprintin swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez fails to land the takedown.
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hernandez misses the jab.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sprintin is just out of range.
Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sprintin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernandez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sprintin misses with a body shot.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprintin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Sprintin misses
and Hernandez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sprintin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sprintin working a defensive guard here.
Sprintin looking for a sweep. Not yet Sprintin, not yet.
Sprintin being controlled here, momentarily.
Sprintin trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez stands up over Sprintin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is working Sprintin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hernandez prevents Sprintin from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Sprintin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hernandez is working away from the top position though.
Hernandez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sprintin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sprintin wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Sprintin is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez won't allow Sprintin to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Sprintin trying to control the position here.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Sprintin keeps moving.
Hernandez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sprintin is keeping the position for now.
Sprintin looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sprintin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernandez scores with a nice head shot.
Phil Sprintin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sprintin.
Sprintin misses the shot to the body.
Sprintin with the inside leg kick.
Sprintin gets caught flat footed, as Hernandez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hernandez 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sprintin is on top in guard.
Sprintin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sprintin prevents Hernandez from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sprintin wants to free his trapped foot but Hernandez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sprintin looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Hernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hernandez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sprintin backs up against the cage.
Sprintin misses with a straight right.
Sprintin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernandez rather than just go for the knockout.
Sprintin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sprintin. Sprintin obviously looking to wear him down.
Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sprintin just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Sprintin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sprintin's coach down at Gonzasco Hydropathy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sprintin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sprintin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sprintin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sprintin digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Hernandez swings for the body but Sprintin moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sprintin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sprintin.
Sprintin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sprintin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sprintin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sprintin.
Sprintin throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Sprintin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
Sprintin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Sprintin misses its intended target.
Sprintin throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and Sprintin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sprintin misses with a leg kick.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sprintin manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sprintin.
Sprintin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sprintin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sprintin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sprintin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sprintin.
Sprintin ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez with the inside leg kick.
Hernandez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sprintin to the mat! Sprintin manages to get full guard.
Sprintin is trying to keep Hernandez in close.
Sprintin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin has Hernandez pulled in close to control his posture.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sprintin trying to control the position.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Sprintin keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sprintin misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hernandez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sprintin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Sprintin.
Phil Sprintin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sprintin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Sprintin misses with a looping left.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sprintin tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sprintin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sprintin misses with a hook
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sprintin pulls Hernandez in to control the position.
Sprintin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprintin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Sprintin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sprintin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hernandez.
Sprintin scoring well with a low kick there.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the body
and Sprintin counters with a stiff right hand.
Sprintin throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sprintin counters with a stiff right hand.
Sprintin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Sprintin ducks right into an uppercut from Hernandez.
Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sprintin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprintin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hernandez showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sprintin tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprintin actively working from the bottom here.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sprintin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sprintin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sprintin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez lands a couple of digs.
Hernandez stands up over Sprintin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is working Sprintin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez lands a couple of elbows.
Sprintin pulls Hernandez in close to prevent any damage.
Sprintin keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Sprintin keeps moving.
Hernandez looking to sit in guard and control but Sprintin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sprintin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Sprintin tries to pass.
Sprintin won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Sprintin is pushing down on Hernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Sprintin has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sprintin wants to pass to mount but Hernandez is defending the position.
Hernandez gets full guard.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sprintin is one step ahead there.
Sprintin is fighting to break Hernandez's control of his arms but Hernandez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sprintin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Hernandez.
I think Hernandez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasko Madzarov (ranked 65 p4p, 90 weight class) and Mabuz Bacia (ranked 14 p4p, 17 weight class). Madzarov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is UNDER THE BRIDGE. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasko Madzarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mabuz Bacia!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madzarov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bacia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut.
Bacia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bacia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bacia thuds a left hand into Madzarov's body.
Jab from Bacia.
Bacia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bacia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Madzarov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Madzarov avoids the head kick by Bacia.
The fighters circling - Bacia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madzarov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacia throws a big shot that misses.
Bacia drops Madzarov with a beautiful combination! Madzarov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bacia is looking for the KO!
Madzarov is rocked!
Bacia misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Madzarov misses the target.
Bacia connects with a nice cross there... Madzarov is looking wobbly and Bacia recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Madzarov to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bacia jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mabuz Bacia!
A victorious Mabuz Bacia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Al Dariush (ranked 35 p4p, 29 weight class) and Danny Danger (ranked 6 p4p, 5 weight class). Danger has chosen Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go as his entrance music. Danny Danger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edgars Al Dariush's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edgars Al Dariush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Dariush throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Dariush misses with a head kick.
Danger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Danger delivers a nice body kick.
Al Dariush blocks a jab.
Al Dariush misses with an uppercut
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
Danger throws a jab when Al Dariush was well out of range.
Danger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush misses with a head kick.
Al Dariush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Dariush throws a wild body kick that Danger sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger misses with a leg kick.
Al Dariush is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Danger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Dariush thuds his right hand into Danger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Dariush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danger manages to avoid it.
Danger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Danger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danger throws a head kick that misses
and Al Dariush counters with a leg kick.
Danger lands with a straight right. Al Dariush didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Danger misses.
Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Dariush swings widly with a right hand
and Danger counters with a nice right hand that sends Al Dariush toppling to the canvas! Al Dariush scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Danger finish him?!
Al Dariush is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Dariush works Danger's body with a nice hook.
Danger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Dariush.
A swing and a miss from Danger.
Al Dariush bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Danger loads up on a big right hand but Al Dariush slips the punch.
Al Dariush is looking to counter the offense by Danger and move into the clinch.
Al Dariush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Dariush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush looks to throw a body kick
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danger dodges the punch combination from Al Dariush.
Despite the aggression on Danger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Danger misses with a hook. Al Dariush ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Al Dariush does it's job there.
Danger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Al Dariush if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger looks to throw the jab but Al Dariush is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Al Dariush.
Danger looks to land a body kick but Al Dariush moved away.
Al Dariush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Dariush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Danger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Dariush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Dariush.
Danger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Al Dariush throws a lazy head kick
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Danger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Dariush tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Danger manages to circle out of the way.
Al Dariush throws a right hand that misses
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danger lands with a hook. Al Dariush tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edgars Al Dariush's cut is getting worse.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Dariush.
Danny Danger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danger misses with a kick to the body.
Al Dariush gets a clinch.
Al Dariush has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush lands a shoulder strike.
Al Dariush throws a head punch that misses.
Danger working aggressively here.
Al Dariush working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Dariush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger throws a nice head kick!
Danger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Dariush throws a hook but Danger blocks it.
Danger thinks about the counter body kick.
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Al Dariush blocks the low kick.
Al Dariush works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good exchange - Al Dariush coming out on top.
Al Dariush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danger.
Donk. Danger catches Al Dariush right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger misses with a hook. Al Dariush ducked under it nicely.
Danger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Dariush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Dariush. Danger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danger tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Dariush is wise to it.
Al Dariush avoids the head kick by Danger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danger swings for the body but Al Dariush moves out of range.
Danger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Dariush.
A nice side step and Danger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger misses the jab.
Danger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Dariush misses with an uppercut
and Danger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edgars Al Dariush's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Al Dariush misses with a leg kick
and Danger counters with a stiff right hand.
Danger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Edgars Al Dariush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Dariush lands a nice looking kick to the body. Danger takes a step back to recover.
Danger is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Danger.
A countering left hand to the body from Danger misses.
Al Dariush throws a wild body kick that Danger sees coming a mile off.
Danger tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Dariush is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Danger. Those never looked like landing.
Al Dariush throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot
and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Dariush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Dariush looks to land a right hand but Danger moved out of range.
Al Dariush drives through and clinches with Danger against the cage.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Danger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A good leg kick by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush connects with a right hand. Danger shakes it off.
Al Dariush throws a right hand that misses
and Danger counters with a stiff right hand.
Danger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Danger! Al Dariush is out on his feet! Danger rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Al Dariush is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Al Dariush is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Danger!
Danny Danger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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