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NFC 27 - Legend vs Duran PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Fields (ranked 3487 p4p, 4339 weight class) and Ansar Mursurkaev (ranked 335 p4p, 367 weight class). Ansar Mursurkaev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ansar Mursurkaev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mursurkaev has his takedown stuffed
and Fields counters with a nice body shot.
Fields lands with a cross.
Mursurkaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mursurkaev fails with the takedown
and Fields counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fields scores with a body shot.
Fields lands with a nice combination. Mursurkaev backs away looking to recover.
Mursurkaev takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mursurkaev fails to land the takedown.
Trevor Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ansar Mursurkaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mursurkaev blocks a head kick by Fields.
Mursurkaev shoots in for a takedown but Fields shows good takedown defense.
Fields went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mursurkaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Fields, which made it look bad.
Mursurkaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fields throws a head kick that misses.
Mursurkaev forces Fields back against the cage and clinches.
Mursurkaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fields lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fields lands with a right to the head.
Fields tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mursurkaev blocks a body shot from Fields.
Mursurkaev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fields up against the cage.
I was talking to Fields's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mursurkaev has had enough of the clinch but Fields keeps him there for the moment.
Fields can't find room to land a body shot as Mursurkaev controls the action.
A short uppercut from Fields.
Fields lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mursurkaev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mursurkaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fields fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fields scores with a head kick. Mursurkaev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fields stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fields wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mursurkaev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick from Fields lands but Mursurkaev takes it in his stride.
 Mursurkaev is rocked!
Ansar Mursurkaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crack! A monster head kick from Fields and Mursurkaev falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Fields!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Trevor Fields!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Mathews (ranked 4166 p4p, 3102 weight class) and Tyler Ichihara (ranked 358 p4p, 311 weight class). Tyler Ichihara is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Mathews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Ichihara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ichihara lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Jonathan Mathews has been cut.
Ichihara tries to land knees in the clinch but Mathews avoids the damage to the body.
Ichihara is trying to maintain a safe position but Mathews gets an underhook and turns Ichihara into the cage.
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Mathews swinging wildly here.
Mathews moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIchihara.
Ichihara throws a head kick but Mathews moves out of range.
Mathews plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Ichihara swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Ichihara face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonathan Mathews!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Logan Thomas (ranked 2216 p4p, 2576 weight class) and Marek Varga (ranked 209 p4p, 239 weight class). Logan Thomas looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marek Varga!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Varga as Thomas shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Varga.
Varga has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Varga is stalling here.
Varga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Varga slowing the pace effectively.
Varga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Varga effectively controlling the action here.
Varga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Varga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Varga clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Varga.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Varga avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Logan Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Varga has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Varga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
The referee calls for Varga to work.
Varga effectively controlling the action here.
Knees to the body from Varga.
Thomas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Varga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Varga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Varga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Varga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Varga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Varga lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Varga takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Thomas is rocked!
A head kick by Varga - that's a beauty! Thomas is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Varga can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marek Varga!
Marek Varga thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akaian Valanan (ranked 1956 p4p, 2965 weight class) and Ben Malone (ranked 228 p4p, 302 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akaian Valanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Malone!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valanan closes the distance and clinches.
Valanan pulls Malone into guard.
Malone won't allow Valanan to get back to his feet.
Valanan keeping full guard, as Malone tries to pass.
Malone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valanan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malone has managed to get both his arms back between Valanan's legs - danger averted.
Malone controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valanan trying to control the position.
Valanan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone controlling from the top position.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Valanan is keeping the position.
Valanan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Malone throws a lazy uppercut
and Valanan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Valanan blocks the strikes from Malone.
Malone has his hands clasped together around Valanan's back. He's all about the action.
Malone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone actively working from the bottom here.
Valanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malone is trying to control but can't.
Malone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valanan.
Malone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Valanan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valanan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malone.
Valanan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valanan misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valanan stalling in the clinch.
Valanan breaks the clinch.
Valanan slips under a jab from Malone.
Malone throws an overhand right that lands on Valanan's shoulder, as Valanan tries to avoid the shot.
Malone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valanan.
Malone lands a head shot.
Valanan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valanan is breathing heavily.
Malone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valanan.
Valanan feinted with a counter takedown.
Malone fails with the takedown.
Valanan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valanan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malone is out of range.
Malone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valanan defends it well.
A cross from Malone lands.
Malone connects with a body shot.
Malone drops Valanan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Malone follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Malone!
Akaian Valanan spoke after the fight, saying 'The next time i will make it better.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deehmun Jerkmeoffmaev (ranked 3724 p4p, 1788 weight class) and Dorian David (ranked 153 p4p, 82 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Deehmun Jerkmeoffmaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dorian David!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerkmeoffmaev moves into the clinch.
David gets control of Jerkmeoffmaev's arms and successfully pulls guard. David will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jerkmeoffmaev wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
Jerkmeoffmaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
David is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jerkmeoffmaev trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
Jerkmeoffmaev throwing strikes from guard but David blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerkmeoffmaev looking to sit in guard and control but David gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
David trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jerkmeoffmaev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
David is looking for a triangle but Jerkmeoffmaev pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jerkmeoffmaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jerkmeoffmaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jerkmeoffmaev content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because David has locked up a guillotine! David's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jerkmeoffmaev is holding on here and David must be using up a lot of energy. Jerkmeoffmaev has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! David gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dorian David!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Burnett (ranked 2170 p4p, 1773 weight class) and Thomas Galvan (ranked 241 p4p, 212 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willie Burnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Galvan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Galvan looks to land a right hand but Burnett moved out of range.
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on Galvan's shoulder, as Galvan tries to avoid the shot.
Galvan fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Burnett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Galvan misses with a right hand
and Galvan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galvan throws a looping overhand right but Burnett ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Burnett misses its target.
Galvan doesn't manage to clinch there - Burnett circles away.
Galvan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galvan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Galvan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burnett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galvan wants to clinch but Burnett slips to the side
and Burnett counters with a crisp right hand that drops Galvan! Burnett lets Galvan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Galvan is rocked!
 It looks like Thomas Galvan has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Galvan out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Willie Burnett!
A victorious Willie Burnett 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 Roberto Cardenas (ranked 1998 p4p, 1774 weight class) and Braylen Hammond (ranked 228 p4p, 213 weight class). Hammond comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aaron Lewis - Country boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Cardenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Braylen Hammond!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardenas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hammond eats them both and turns towards Cardenas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cardenas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cardenas throws a leg kick that is checked
so Hammond counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammond stops Cardenas from standing up.
Hammond postures up in Cardenas's guard and throws a big left but Cardenas blocks it.
Hammond slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammond controlling from the top position.
Cardenas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cardenas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hammond shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cardenas sprawls well. Cardenas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammond gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammond shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammond throws an elbow that misses. Cardenas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammond's guard. Nice move by Cardenas!
Hammond looking to control.
Cardenas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hammond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardenas is one step ahead there.
Cardenas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammond is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond has Cardenas pulled in close to control his posture.
Cardenas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cardenas has managed to get both his arms back between Hammond's legs - danger averted.
Cardenas wants to get up but he can't break Hammond's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hammond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cardenas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammond keeping moving, preventing Cardenas from controlling successfully.
Hammond is trying to keep Cardenas in close.
Cardenas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammond is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cardenas trying to control but Hammond is working from the bottom.
Hammond throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cardenas escapes and throws Hammond's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammond wants to control but Cardenas postures up.
Hammond manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cardenas's best efforts.
Cardenas stands up from half guard.
Hammond gets a double leg takedown into Cardenas's guard.
Hammond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammond passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hammond is working Cardenas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cardenas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hammond scores with punches from side control.
Hammond scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardenas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braylen Hammond dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hammond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cardenas is fending him off so far but Hammond persists. Nope, Cardenas circles away and we're back to standing.
It appears Cardenas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hammond fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cardenas sprawls well initially but Hammond persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hammond connects with a nice short shot to Cardenas's temple.
Hammond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cardenas is trying to stand up here but Hammond is controlling him well.
Hammond with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hammond landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hammond lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hammond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cardenas has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hammond working Cardenas over with strikes.
Hammond seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cardenas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cardenas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hammond scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hammond is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hammond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardenas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hammond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammond is controlling the pace.
Hammond thows a huge punch but Cardenas dodges it nicely.
Hammond wants to control but Cardenas is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hammond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Cardenas.
Hammond looking to score a takedown here. Cardenas is defending well but Hammond drives through and ends up in Cardenas's guard.
Cardenas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammond keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cardenas's head.
Hammond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammond stands up over Cardenas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Braylen Hammond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammond pushes down on Cardenas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hammond misses with a head shot. Cardenas uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond looking to sit in guard and control but Cardenas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cardenas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammond working for a triangle but Cardenas defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammond is working an open guard so Cardenas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braylen Hammond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hammond throws a hook but Cardenas avoids it easily.
Hammond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hammond closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cardenas quickly recovers to half guard.
Cardenas is trying to stand up here but Hammond is controlling him well.
Hammond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hammond prevents Cardenas from standing back up.
Hammond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammond sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cardenas defending well though.
Cardenas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hammond passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cardenas!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cardenas's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cardenas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hammond is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cardenas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hammond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hammond goes for an armbar but he's not got it Cardenas turns into him and now he's in Hammond's guard.
Hammond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cardenas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammond working a defensive guard here.
Hammond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cardenas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammond postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammond wants to control from the top but Cardenas keeps moving.
Hammond won't allow Cardenas to get back to his feet.
Hammond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammond trying to move into half guard but instead Cardenas has managed to sweep!
Hammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardenas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardenas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardenas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardenas is fighting to break Hammond's control of his arms but Hammond is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cardenas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cardenas is looking to advance position but Hammond has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammond is landing with some decent strikes but Cardenas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braylen Hammond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hammond 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braylen Hammond!
Braylen Hammond thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Hoost (ranked 1199 p4p, 2572 weight class) and Ronald Mclovin (ranked 136 p4p, 256 weight class). Hoost kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Grontapu. Ronald Mclovin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Remy Hoost's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remy Hoost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronald Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Hoost. Those never looked like landing.
Hoost seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hoost lands a jab to Mclovin's midsection.
Mclovin walks into a jab.
It looks like Ronald Mclovin has been cut.
A combination from Hoost does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mclovin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoost misses with a double jab.
Mclovin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hoost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost stuns Mclovin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoost cracks Mclovin with an open hand slap.
Hoost lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost lands with a straight right. Mclovin didn't see that one coming.
Mclovin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mclovin looks winded!
Hoost scores with a jab. Mclovin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the liver by Hoost. Beautiful body shot.
Mclovin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoost lands a really nice looking cross but Mclovin seems unphased.
Mclovin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoost feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mclovin sprawling to the canvas! Mclovin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hoost finish him?!
Mclovin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoost moves in close and cracks Mclovin with a massive right hand! Mclovin, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hoost!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remy Hoost!
Remy Hoost opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Ariti (ranked 1388 p4p, 2012 weight class) and Alphonse Carvalho (ranked 131 p4p, 185 weight class). Ariti's entrance music is Shook Ones Pt 2. A fine choice. Alphonse Carvalho acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adonis Ariti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alphonse Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ariti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ariti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carvalho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Carvalho is looking to reverse the position.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom here.
Carvalho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ariti trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
It looks like Ariti is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Ariti slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho trying to control but Ariti postures up.
Ariti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two 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.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Ariti keeps him under control.
Ariti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ariti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho avoids it really well and circles away.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ariti defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ariti.
Ariti leaves Carvalho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariti closes the distance and clinches up with Carvalho, looking for a takedown. Ariti pushes Carvalho against the cage but Carvalho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adonis Ariti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho shoots for a double leg takedown but Ariti sprawls well. He's pushed Carvalho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carvalho fails with the takedown.
Ariti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ariti controlling the action here.
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ariti is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carvalho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carvalho.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ariti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Ariti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carvalho swats away the attempt to clinch by Ariti.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ariti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carvalho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ariti pinned against the cage. Ariti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ariti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ariti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
Ariti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carvalho defends well and Ariti ends up having to push Carvalho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carvalho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho jumps guard and drags Ariti to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Carvalho has his foot on Ariti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ariti works his way back into a safe position though.
Carvalho is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ariti rolls with it to try and escape but Carvalho cranks on the arm and Ariti is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alphonse Carvalho!
Adonis Ariti spoke after the fight, saying 'we will be back'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sigandi Legend (ranked 1276 p4p, 2135 weight class) and Victor Duran (ranked 116 p4p, 188 weight class). Victor Duran looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigandi Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Duran!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend clinches up against the cage.
Legend misses with some punches.
Legend swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Legend fails to land.
Legend working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Duran.
Legend misses with the head strike.
Duran takes a shot to the head.
Legend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legend misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend misses with some punches.
Legend misses with a punch on the inside.
Legend fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legend tries a body shot but Duran blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend lands a right hand.
Duran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Legend misses with a body punch.
Legend works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Duran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legend.
Duran keeping moving, preventing Legend from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Legend accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duran pulls Legend in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Legend has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Legend throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend throws a strike but Duran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Duran 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.
Legend is controlling Duran's posture.
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.
Legend has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Legend looking to control.
Duran is fighting to break Legend's control of his arms but Legend is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Legend has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Legend has clasped his hands together around Duran's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Legend wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duran keeps working.
Legend throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Legend tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Legend in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Legend with the ground and pound but Duran regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Duran wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legend takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Legend is thwarting Duran's attempts to control the position.
Legend throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sigandi Legend dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Legend has closed the distance and engaged Duran in a clinch.
Legend has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Duran clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Legend lands strikes to the head.
Duran covering up well under a series of strikes from Legend.
Legend throwing sloppy strikes.
Legend 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.
Duran avoids the strikes from Legend.
Legend misses with a punch to the head.
Legend is trying to control but Duran is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Legend looking to finish Duran with some ground and pound. This is bad for Duran!
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!
Duran wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Legend.
Legend 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend lands a couple of good shots and Duran has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Legend throwing sloppy strikes.
Duran is breathing heavily.
Duran defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Duran wants to escape the position.
Legend misses with an elbow to the head.
Duran covering up well under a series of strikes from Legend.
Duran avoids the strikes from Legend.
Legend is looking to control Duran but Duran is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Legend throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Duran defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Duran covering up well and avoiding damage.
Legend misses with a punch to the head.
Duran finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Legend punching from mount but Duran doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Legend thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Duran holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Legend tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sigandi Legend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend throwing strikes here but Duran is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Legend thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Legend goes for an armbar but he's not got it Duran turns into him and now he's in Legend's guard.
Legend looking for a sweep. Not yet Legend, not yet.
Duran trying to control the position from guard on top but Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran stopping the sweep attempt from Legend.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Legend holds on and takes a little breather.
Legend wants to hit a sweep here but Duran passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Legend there!
Duran tries to push Legend's head away but Legend is holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sigandi Legend dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Duran gets tackled into the cage by Legend. Legend maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Legend lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
Legend misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legend is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Duran can't fight it off and eventually Legend manages to take the fight to the floor. Duran looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Legend's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend throws a strike but Duran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Legend lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Duran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Legend loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legend landing some decent shots from guard.
Duran has momentary wrist control but Legend slips an elbow through the middle.
Legend throws a strike but Duran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Legend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duran can do to turn this around?
Legend not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legend seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Legend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend pulls Duran in to control the position.
Legend wants to control the position but Duran says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Legend manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duran wants to pass the guard but Legend is keeping the position.
Legend is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend is working hard here to advance position.
Legend has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duran trying to control the position from guard on top but Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Legend has Duran up against the cage in a clinch.
Legend misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legend.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legend gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Legend throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Victor Duran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sigandi Legend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Legend is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Duran has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigandi Legend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Legend has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigandi Legend!
A very excited looking Sigandi Legend made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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pop
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A | B |
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RATING
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