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DFC 72: Zakarova vs. Hurter PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Arkham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Arkham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Arkham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a combination. Arkham tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arkham.
Arkham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Arkham persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Arkham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Arkham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Arkham pushes him off.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee wants to clinch up but Arkham keeps it at a distance.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there.
Arkham is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arkham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee trying to control but Arkham is working from the bottom.
Lee lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkham looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Arkham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arkham manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Arkham's guard.
Arkham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arkham has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Lee postures up in Arkham's guard and throws a big left but Arkham blocks it.
Arkham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Arkham's head.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arkham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid body kick from Lee.
Arkham with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Arkham is breathing heavily.
Arkham fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Arkham persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Arkham prevents Lee from improving his position.
Arkham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee is controlling Arkham's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to stand up here but Arkham is controlling him well.
Arkham perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arkham wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arkham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee gets full guard.
Lee pushes Arkham off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Arkham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arkham to the mat! Arkham manages to get full guard.
Lee stands up over Arkham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arkham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arkham has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
Lee stands up from Arkham's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lee shoots and misses
so Arkham counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arkham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arkham trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Arkham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arkham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arkham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee wanted to stand there but Arkham had control of the position.
Arkham controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Arkham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bruce Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arkham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arkham has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee is fighting to break Arkham's control of his arms but Arkham is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Arkham looking for a sweep. Not yet Arkham, not yet.
Lee postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Lee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arkham is proving hard to escape from.
Arkham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lee shoots and misses
and Arkham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Arkham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arkham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arkham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arkham is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Arkham has control of the leg.
Arkham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arkham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arkham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arkham.
Arkham wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Arkham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee scores with a one two! Arkham had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lee tries to clinch up but Arkham circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee closes the distance and pushes Arkham back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Lee landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bill Arkham will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lee.
Lee scores with a one two! Arkham had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Arkham is rocked!
It looks like Bill Arkham has been cut.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Oh Arkham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arkham slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee throws a quick head kick that knocks Arkham silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Lee is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Cloyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayo comes into the arena with Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever blaring out of the sound system. Corey Cloyde told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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142 lbs
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130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Mayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Cloyde!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Mayo blocks the low kick.
Mayo throws a shot from downtown. Cloyde moves away and avoids it.
Cloyde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayo throws out the jab.
Mayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cloyde.
Cloyde throws a leg kick that misses.
Mayo throws a hook but Cloyde avoids it easily.
Mayo with a hook.
Cloyde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chris Mayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Cloyde misses.
Cloyde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mayo scores with a jab. Cloyde acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cloyde ducks under a wild hook from Mayo.
Mayo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mayo lands a with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cloyde throws a chopping leg kick but Mayo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cloyde motions for Mayo to come forward. Cloyde throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Mayo - just one landing.
Cloyde attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mayo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cloyde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cloyde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mayo is able to avoid easily.
Mayo scores with a nice right hand.
Mayo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mayo misses with an uppercut.
Cloyde ducks under a wild hook from Mayo.
Mayo throws a body punch but Cloyde moves out of range.
Cloyde misses with a low kick.
Mayo with a nice cross.
Chris Mayo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayo moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayo misses with an uppercut.
Cloyde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Mayo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayo.
Mayo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cloyde drops his hands momentarily and Mayo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cloyde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cloyde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cloyde ducks under a wild hook from Mayo.
Mayo throws a looping overhand right but Cloyde ducks down to avoid it.
Mayo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayo misses the target.
Cloyde throws a front kick aimed at Mayo's knee but Mayo avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloyde takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mayo throws a hook to the side of Cloyde's head but Cloyde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cloyde fails with a takedown attempt.
Cloyde fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mayo checks it well.
Cloyde slips a jab from Mayo.
Cloyde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cloyde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayo.
Mayo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cloyde.
Mayo throws a hook but Cloyde blocks it.
Mayo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mayo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mayo scores with a punch to the head.
Cloyde throws a leg kick but Mayo moved away.
Mayo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cloyde misses with a low kick.
Cloyde walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mayo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mayo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cloyde moves out of range as Mayo strikes.
Cloyde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayo throws out the jab.
Mayo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloyde closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mayo did well to prevent Cloyde getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cloyde 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.
Cloyde is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mayo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cloyde.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mayo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mayo checks a leg kick.
Cloyde throws a solid leg kick but Mayo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cloyde.
Mayo misses the jab.
Mayo blocks a leg kick.
Cloyde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mayo misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayo blocks a leg kick.
Mayo misses with a body shot.
Mayo throws a hook but Cloyde avoids it easily.
Mayo lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Cloyde with that takedown attempt.
Cloyde drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cloyde thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mayo struggling a bit here.
Mayo is looking to regain half guard here but Cloyde keeps moving and retains side control.
Cloyde wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mayo, who protects the arm well.
Cloyde tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mayo sneaks back into half guard.
Mayo is controlling Cloyde's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cloyde passes to side control.
Cloyde thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cloyde goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mayo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cloyde but great work by Mayo.
Cloyde is breathing heavily.
Cloyde taking a bit of punishment here - Mayo scoring with strikes.
Mayo scoring with punches from side control.
Cloyde is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloyde is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayo is working Cloyde over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mayo is chipping away with strikes.
Mayo lands a few punches from side control.
Mayo lands an elbow.
Cloyde tries to bench press Mayo off him but Mayo keeps the position.
Mayo working the head with strikes.
Mayo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mayo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cloyde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cloyde is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Mayo is going to stand back up.
Cloyde makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cloyde.
Mayo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cloyde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cloyde is tightening it up a little... Mayo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mayo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mayo taps out! nice BJJ there by Cloyde!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Corey Cloyde!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosco Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Carter has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rosco Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter scores with a nice right hand.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Carter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jenkins.
Jab by Carter.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter misses with a takedown
and Jenkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carter's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jenkins's guard.
Carter wants to stand and escape but instead Jenkins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins prevents Carter from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jenkins stops Carter from standing up.
Carter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carter tries to get out of the position.
Jenkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jenkins won't allow Carter to get back to his feet.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Jenkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rosco Jenkins just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins with a poor takedown
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jenkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carter's guard.
Jenkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carter seems keen to control Jenkins's posture.
Jenkins stays in close to Carter's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
I looks like Jenkins might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins content to stall in guard here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rosco Jenkins just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carter misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Carter misses.
Jenkins with a poor takedown
and Carter counters with a single leg into guard. Jenkins didn't expect that.
Matt Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rosco Jenkins.
Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Carter is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jenkins Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Carter's back instead.
Jenkins struggling to keep hold of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter just trying to survive but Jenkins is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Jenkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Carter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carter scores with a jab.
Jenkins slips a jab from Carter.
Carter loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins slips the punch.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
A low kick from Carter is predictable there
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Carter fights it but they end up in guard.
Jenkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Jenkins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jenkins stops Carter from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins 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.
Jenkins trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rosco Jenkins just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Carter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a body punch
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jenkins is looking to advance position but Carter won't allow it.
Rosco Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carter is trying to stand back up but Jenkins is controlling him
Well, if Jenkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Carter is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jenkins in particular looking to stall.
Carter is trying to escape back to his feet but Jenkins uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to control but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jenkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carter being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Carter seems a little lost for a moment, as Jenkins dominates the positioning.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rosco Jenkins just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jenkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosco Jenkins 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 eachother 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.
Jenkins fails with the takedown
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jenkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carter avoids it really well and circles away.
Carter misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Carter misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins shoots for a takedown but Carter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matt Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rosco Jenkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws a low kick but Jenkins avoids it.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Carter fights it but they end up in guard.
Jenkins controlling from the top position.
Carter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jenkins is controlling him.
Jenkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Carter misses with a hook to the body
and Jenkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jenkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rosco Jenkins just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick from Carter misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carter throws the left hand but Jenkins avoids the punch easily.
Jenkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Carter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jenkins tries to advance to mount but Carter denies him.
Jenkins taking a breather here.
Jenkins advances to full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rosco Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jenkins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosco Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viko Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by n. Viko Maafala is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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294 lbs
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290 lbs
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Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viko Maafala!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maafala is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maafala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Maafala shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maafala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Maafala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Maafala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Maafala.
Maafala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Maafala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maafala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Maafala works his way into full mount!
Jones tries to reverse the position but Maafala maintains control.
Maafala lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maafala fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala controlling from the full mount.
Maafala cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Maafala prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maafala raining down shots from the mount!
Maafala trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Maafala lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Jones is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maafala is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maafala is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Maafala lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maafala scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Maafala connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maafala scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Maafala trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maafala lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Maafala working Jones over with strikes here.
Maafala with the ground and pound from mount.
Maafala is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maafala trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maafala landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maafala cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maafala lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maafala can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Maafala scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Maafala scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maafala fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maafala lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jones tries to hold on but Maafala pushes him away.
Maafala lands with some strikes.
Maafala lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Maafala lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maafala breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Maafala with good strikes from the mount here!
Maafala with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maafala working Jones over with strikes here.
Maafala tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Maafala landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Maafala working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maafala unloading with bombs!
Maafala unloading with bombs!
Maafala landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maafala looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viko Maafala dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maafala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maafala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maafala.
Maafala effectively controlling the action here.
Maafala turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maafala manages to end up in side control.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maafala on the ground.
Maafala looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Maafala smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Maafala is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is pushing Maafala's head away, looking to escape. Maafala manages to hold on to the position though.
Maafala grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maafala lands a few punches from side control.
Maafala advances nicely into full mount.
A nice elbow there by Maafala.
Maafala landing strikes from the mount.
Maafala won't let Jones get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maafala raining down shots from the mount!
Maafala blocks Jones's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maafala cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maafala with a couple of short strikes.
Maafala lands a big elbow.
Maafala with good strikes from the mount here!
Maafala landing strikes from the mount.
Maafala breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Maafala with good strikes from the mount here!
Maafala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maafala with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maafala lands a heavy elbow.
Maafala lands with some strikes.
Maafala working the ground and pound effectively.
Maafala can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Maafala looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Maafala takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Maafala cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Maafala.
Maafala looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maafala cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maafala sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maafala has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maafala connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maafala raining down shots from the mount!
Jones taking shots to the head.
Maafala blocks Jones's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Maafala is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maafala lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
Maafala is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Maafala has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
BOOM! Maafala connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maafala is working for a guillotine from mount but Jones frees his head quite easily.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maafala postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Jones is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Maafala lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maafala putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Maafala with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viko Maafala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maafala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Maafala is controlling the position.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maafala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maafala connects with a knee to the head.
Maafala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maafala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maafala presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maafala unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maafala lands with a right to the head.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maafala connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Maafala.
Maafala lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maafala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
A right hook to the body lands for Maafala.
Maafala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Maafala with a knee to the head.
Jones wants to break free but Maafala has control.
Maafala connects with a knee to the head.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maafala scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maafala won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala chips away with some ground and pound.
Maafala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Maafala stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Maafala takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Maafala has control of the leg.
Maafala prevents Jones from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maafala lands a nice short elbow.
Maafala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maafala stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Maafala blocks the strikes from Jones.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maafala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maafala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maafala slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Maafala moves into the clinch.
Maafala has Jones pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Maafala on the inside.
Maafala pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maafala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maafala lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maafala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maafala lands a nice elbow.
Maafala working Jones over with knees to the body.
Maafala putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maafala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Maafala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Maafala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Maafala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maafala has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maafala connects with a knee to the head.
Maafala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Maafala.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Maafala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Maafala landing knees to the head.
Maafala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Steve Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maafala scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala scores with a hook to the body.
Maafala landing knees to the body.
Maafala has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Maafala has the dominant position.
Maafala lands with a short shot to the head.
Maafala has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Maafala pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Maafala dives into Jones's guard.
Maafala looking to pass the guard.
Viko Maafala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maafala is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maafala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maafala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maafala is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Maafala has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maafala blocks the strikes from Jones.
Maafala is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maafala is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Maafala.
Maafala seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Maafala has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maafala lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maafala lands a heavy elbow.
Jones throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viko Maafala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maafala has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viko Maafala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Myeloid Leuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Rittier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myeloid Leuk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myeloid Leuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Rittier!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leuk stalks Rittier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rittier's face. Rittier staggers backwards, shaken.
Rittier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leuk is looking to clinch but Rittier is avoiding it.
Leuk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rittier was covering up waiting for the punch and Leuk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Leuk drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Leuk as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rittier screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Leuk! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Myeloid Leuk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franko Mia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mia comes to the cage accompanied by .. Rabago has chosen The Difference Between as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franko Mia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Rabago misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Mia.
Rabago has managed to clinch.
Mia stops a takedown attempt from Rabago.
Rabago tries to circle away but Mia has him pinned against the cage.
Rabago throws a punch but it's blocked by Mia.
Mia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rabago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rabago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mia is pushing Rabago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Mia moves out of range.
Mia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rabago's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabago can't keep his opponent in guard - Mia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mia moves into full mount! Rabago won't be happy about that!
Mia has hold of Rabago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rabago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mia lands a heavy elbow.
Mia unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Mia.
Rabago swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rabago in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rabago has worked his arm free - good work by Rabago!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mia is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rabago's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rabago tries to bench press Mia off him but Mia keeps the position.
Rabago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rabago misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Rabago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rabago looks gassed!
Rabago tries to roll over but Mia keeps him under control.
Mia working over Rabago with some ground and pound. Rabago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mia is trying to control the action in half guard but Rabago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mia 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.
Rabago throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Mia.
Rabago has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mia escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mia!
Rabago on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mia cracks Rabago with a big elbow.
Mia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mia is looking to take a break and control but Rabago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mia is putting a hurting on Rabago here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mia scoring with punches from side control.
Rabago takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rabago gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago is looking to improve his position.
Mia moves into full mount! Rabago won't be happy about that!
Mia with good strikes from the mount here!
Mia looking for a guillotine from mount but Rabago is having none of it.
Mia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabago swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mia with the ground and pound from mount.
Rabago is desperately trying to improve his position but Mia has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franko Mia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Rabago misses.
Good shot there by Mia.
Rabago throws a looping overhand right but Mia ducks down to avoid it.
Adam Rabago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mia works over Rabago's head and body with a nice combination.
Rabago is rocked!
Mia connects with a superb combination that knocks Rabago out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Mia before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Rabago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Franko Mia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artiom Nevar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brighton Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnston has chosen Billy Ray Cyrus - Achy Breaky Heart as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artiom Nevar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brighton Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnston stands up from half guard.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnston.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nevar!
Poor strikes thrown by Johnston there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nevar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nevar won't allow Johnston to pass to mount.
Nevar is looking to control Johnston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nevar avoid being mounted?
Nevar tries to get to full guard but Johnston has control of the leg.
Nevar is staying active underneath Johnston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnston looks to land a strike but Nevar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Johnston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnston shoots in for a double leg but Nevar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nevar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nevar is fending him off so far but Johnston persists. Nope, Nevar circles away and we're back to standing.
Nevar misses with a takedown
and Johnston counters with a single leg into guard. Nevar didn't expect that.
Nevar 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.
Nevar is trying to control the position but Johnston postures up.
Johnston trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnston postures up.
Johnston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nevar is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnston lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nevar working a defensive guard here.
Nevar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nevar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnston lands a couple of elbows.
Johnston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevar pushes Johnston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nevar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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. Johnston connects with a nice short shot to Nevar's temple.
Nevar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnston's back!
Johnston tries to escape the position.
Johnston looks gassed!
Johnston trying to get back to his feet but Nevar is in full control for now.
Nevar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Can Johnston hold on?! Nevar is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston breaks Nevar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nevar has Johnston pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnston stands and steps away. Nevar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnston scores a takedown into full mount!
Nevar tries to reverse the position but Johnston maintains control.
Johnston working Nevar over with strikes here.
Johnston throws a strike there. Nevar manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Nevar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nevar.
Johnston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nevar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nevar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnston's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brighton Johnston dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brighton Johnston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnston throwing shots but Nevar is blocking nicely.
Johnston wants to pass to mount but Nevar is defending the position.
Nevar tries to kick Johnston off but Johnston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnston decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Johnston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nevar's corner calls for a 1-2. Nevar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Brighton Johnston has been cut.
Johnston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nevar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnston misses with a takedown
and Johnston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nevar drops Johnston with a beautiful combination! Johnston stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nevar is looking for the KO!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevar lands a big head kick that sends Johnston to the canvas! Nevar follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artiom Nevar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Saburov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hyde might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Psycho Man. Peter Saburov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
269 lbs
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270 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Hyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Saburov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Saburov.
It looks like Scott Hyde has been cut.
Peter Saburov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saburov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saburov wants it to stay on the feet.
Saburov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hyde.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saburov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Saburov.
Hyde looks to land a combination. Saburov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saburov leaves Hyde with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saburov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Saburov.
Hyde fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hyde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyde checks a leg kick.
Saburov connects with a crisp jab.
Saburov scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Saburov catches Hyde right on the button with a cross.
Hyde is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde slips under a jab.
Oh Hyde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saburov steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Hyde is out on his feet! Saburov sets himself and nearly takes Hyde's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Saburov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Alarcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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21
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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23
185 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Alarcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casper Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alarcon throws a head kick but Sinclair moves out of range.
Alarcon throws out a powerful jab.
Sinclair misses with a straight left.
Horrible takedown by Alarcon or perhaps it was just good defense by Sinclair which made him look bad.
Alarcon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alarcon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sinclair moves out of range as Alarcon strikes.
Alarcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
Alarcon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alarcon misses with a straight left.
Sinclair fails to land with a series of punches.
Alarcon misses with a few strikes there.
Alarcon misses with a double jab
and Sinclair counters with a three punch combo that has Alarcon backing up. Alarcon nods at Sinclair to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Sinclair lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alarcon doesn't seem phased though.
Alarcon throws a head kick that misses
and Sinclair counters with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Alarcon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alarcon throws a combination that misses
and Sinclair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair lands a head kick. Alarcon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alarcon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sinclair checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alarcon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sinclair moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sinclair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alarcon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sinclair throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alarcon on the side of the head.
Oscar Alarcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinclair wants to slow Alarcon down by chopping away at his legs.
Sinclair needs to keep his hands up - Alarcon had a free shot at his head there.
A left and a right from Sinclair both land. Nice combination.
Sinclair throws a low kick but Alarcon avoids it.
Alarcon throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Sinclair to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Alarcon catches Sinclair right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alarcon throws a leg kick
and Sinclair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alarcon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danga de danga de dang - Sinclair scores with a four punch combination!
Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alarcon.
Alarcon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon throws a sloppy head kick
and Sinclair counters with a good low kick that Alarcon was not able to check.
Sinclair slips under a jab.
Sinclair lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sinclair blocks a jab.
Sinclair slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sinclair scores with the left hand. Alarcon knows he should have avoided that one.
Alarcon misses with an uppercut.
Sinclair has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alarcon finds it's way round the side to connect with Sinclair's head.
Alarcon looks to throw the jab but Sinclair is out of range.
Sinclair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alarcon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sinclair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alarcon is breathing heavily.
Sinclair checks the leg kick.
Sinclair avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Alarcon misses its intended target.
Danga de danga de dang - Sinclair scores with a four punch combination!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sinclair checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alarcon throws a combination that misses
and Sinclair counters with a series of strikes. Alarcon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alarcon looks to land a right hand but Sinclair moved out of range.
A lazy left from Sinclair finds it's target.
Sinclair is working the combinations to good effect here.
Alarcon misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Alarcon misses.
Alarcon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sinclair scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sinclair is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Alarcon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sinclair misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sinclair works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sinclair lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alarcon's sensitive parts.
A right-left combo lands from Sinclair.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinclair is looking to slow Alarcon down with leg kicks.
Sinclair connects with a right hand. Alarcon shakes it off.
Sinclair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alarcon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon misses with a kick to the body
and Sinclair counters with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Sinclair does no damage.
Sinclair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sinclair works Alarcon's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Sinclair.
Sinclair misses with a wild combination.
Alarcon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sinclair's corner calls for a 1-2. Sinclair obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sinclair throws a nice looking combination but Alarcon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alarcon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alarcon loads up on a big right hand but Sinclair slips the punch.
Alarcon dodges the punch combination from Sinclair.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice straight punches there by Sinclair. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sinclair.
Sinclair scoring well with a low kick there.
Sinclair stalks Alarcon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alarcon's face. Alarcon staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Sinclair dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alarcon takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sinclair.
A telegraphed right hand from Alarcon misses the target.
Alarcon misses with a head kick.
Sinclair tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sinclair walks into a left hand.
Alarcon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sinclair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alarcon throws a shot from downtown. Sinclair moves away and avoids it.
Alarcon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sinclair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alarcon throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alarcon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Sinclair finds it's way through Alarcon's defenses.
Sinclair finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sinclair throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sinclair getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alarcon misses with a shot to the body
and Sinclair counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alarcon throws a shot from downtown. Sinclair moves away and avoids it.
Sinclair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alarcon tries to land a leg kick but Sinclair saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair checks a low kick from Alarcon.
Alarcon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A combination from Alarcon does no damage.
Alarcon throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
Alarcon misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Sinclair.
Sinclair sizes up Alarcon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sinclair keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alarcon misses with a body shot
and Sinclair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alarcon blocks a head kick by Sinclair.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sinclair.
Sinclair lands a nice looking body shot.
Sinclair lands a nice hook to Alarcon's body. Alarcon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sinclair scores with a jab. Alarcon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Casper Sinclair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alarcon throws a lazy head kick
and Sinclair counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Sinclair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alarcon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sinclair uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Some wild striking there from Sinclair.
Alarcon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alarcon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sinclair drops Alarcon with a beautiful combination! Alarcon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sinclair is looking for the KO!
Alarcon is rocked!
Sinclair connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Alarcon to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Sinclair!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Casper Sinclair!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Zakarova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hater Hurter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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25
160 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhail Zakarova!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hater Hurter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakarova lands a jab.
Hurter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hurter misses with a low kick.
Zakarova catches Hurter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hurter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zakarova on the side of the head.
Hurter lands a jab to Zakarova's midsection.
Good leg kick by Zakarova there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hurter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zakarova throws a hook but Hurter blocks it.
Hurter throws out a leg kick but Zakarova moves out of range and Hurter only half commits.
Hurter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zakarova avoids a kick to the body.
Hurter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hurter throws a body punch but Zakarova moves out of range.
Zakarova walks into a jab.
It looks like Mikhail Zakarova has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakarova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakarova connects with a nice looking jab.
Hurter takes a swing at Zakarova's ribcage but misses.
Hurter throws a right and a left that Zakarova avoids nicely.
Hurter misses with a body kick.
Nice shot by Zakarova.
Hurter blocks a head kick by Zakarova.
Hurter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zakarova.
Hurter is looking to score with low kicks.
Hurter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zakarova rather than just go for the knockout.
Hurter just misses with a punch to the body.
Zakarova lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hurter throws a lazy body kick
and Zakarova counters by clinching up.
Zakarova manages to break the clinch.
Hurter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zakarova counters with a straight right hand.
Zakarova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakarova throws a head kick but Hurter moves out of range.
Hurter throws a right hand that Zakarova ducks under and follows up with a left that Zakarova also avoids with ease.
Zakarova takes one to the side of the head.
Hurter wants to slow Zakarova down by chopping away at his legs.
Hurter misses with a combination
and Zakarova counters with a leg kick.
Hurter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zakarova throws an overhand right that lands on Hurter's shoulder, as Hurter tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Zakarova.
Jab from Zakarova.
Zakarova uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hurter has time to react.
It looks like Hater Hurter has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zakarova scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zakarova is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zakarova ducks under a wild hook from Hurter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurter throws a hook but Zakarova blocks it.
Hurter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zakarova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zakarova feints and then cracks Hurter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hurter down.
Zakarova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hurter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Zakarova.
Hurter misses with a hook. Zakarova ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zakarova darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Hurter.
Hurter misses with a low kick.
A big left from Hurter misses.
Hurter missing with a left hand there. Zakarova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hurter thows a leg kick but Zakarova checks it
enabling Zakarova to counter with a crisp jab.
Zakarova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Zakarova.
Zakarova cracks Hurter with a good jab.
Zakarova misses with a double jab.
Hurter misses with a straight right.
Zakarova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zakarova throws a body kick the misses
and Hurter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hurter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zakarova scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hurter slips a straight right by Zakarova.
Hurter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zakarova.
Zakarova slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Zakarova misses the target.
Hurter looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakarova is just out of range.
Hurter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zakarova doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Zakarova dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zakarova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zakarova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurter.
Hurter slips a jab from Zakarova.
Zakarova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zakarova getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zakarova feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hurter's calf.
Hurter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hurter throws a leg kick
and Zakarova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hurter misses with a hook.
A big right from Hurter misses.
Hurter swings for the body but Zakarova moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Zakarova.
Hurter slips a jab and a cross from Zakarova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurter throws a body kick the misses
and Zakarova counters with a right hand to the body.
Hurter is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Zakarova.
Hurter throws an overhand right that lands on Zakarova's shoulder, as Zakarova tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhail Zakarova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zakarova scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hurter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hurter missing with a left hand there. Zakarova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zakarova scores with a nice right hand.
Zakarova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hurter's hands.
Hater Hurter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakarova throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Hurter misses.
Zakarova thuds a left hand into Hurter's body.
Zakarova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hurter at a distance.
Zakarova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hurter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zakarova listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zakarova connects with a right hand. Hurter shakes it off.
Zakarova looks to land a combination. Hurter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zakarova throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hurter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zakarova clinches up with Hurter and pushes him back against the cage.
Zakarova breaks from the clinch.
Mikhail Zakarova is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Zakarova.
Zakarova lunges at Hurter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurter's hand.
Hurter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zakarova counters with a three punch combo that has Hurter backing up. Hurter nods at Zakarova to acknowledge the strikes.
Zakarova lands a jab to Hurter's midsection.
Hurter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zakarova moves out of range of the body kick.
Hurter misses with a straight right.
Hurter walks into a stiff left hand from Zakarova.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakarova tries to bum rush Hurter with a series of wild strikes but Hurter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hurter throws a leg kick
and Zakarova counters with a stiff right hand.
Zakarova has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hurter finds it's way round the side to connect with Zakarova's head.
Zakarova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zakarova connects with a body shot.
Zakarova swinging wilding here.
Zakarova uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hurter has time to react.
Hurter throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Zakarova to counter with a crisp jab.
Hurter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zakarova.
Zakarova misses with a head kick.
Zakarova scores with a body shot.
Hurter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zakarova.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakarova works over Hurter's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurter misses the target.
Zakarova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurter.
Hurter motions for Zakarova to come forward. Hurter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zakarova shoots in looking for a takedown. Hurter tries to sprawl out of it but Zakarova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hurter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hurter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zakarova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zakarova moves out of range of the strikes.
Zakarova scores with a jab. Hurter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hurter throws a chopping leg kick but Zakarova manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zakarova lands with an uppercut that bounces Hurter off the cage and back into rage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hurter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zakarova has time to react.
Hurter with a nice cross.
Zakarova tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Zakarova dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zakarova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurter waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Zakarova.
Zakarova throws a sloppy head kick and Hurter moves out of range easily.
Hurter moves out of range as Zakarova strikes.
Hurter avoids the body shot from Zakarova.
Zakarova lands with a slapping head kick.
Zakarova takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hurter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zakarova.
Zakarova closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hurter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zakarova counters with a thumping low kick.
Hurter misses with a body kick.
Hurter avoids the head kick by Zakarova.
Hurter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakarova manages to avoid it.
Hurter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zakarova moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zakarova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hurter lands with a cross.
Zakarova slips a straight right by Hurter.
Hurter throws a solid leg kick but Zakarova takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hurter.
The fighters circling - Hurter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hurter throws a leg kick but Zakarova checks it.
Nice defenses there by Zakarova.
Zakarova uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Hurter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakarova has closed the distance and engaged Hurter in a clinch.
Hurter taking a breather.
Zakarova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zakarova misses with a leg kick
and Hurter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hurter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zakarova.
Decent striking displayed by Zakarova there.
Zakarova lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hurter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zakarova ducks under a wild hook from Hurter.
Hurter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zakarova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurter circles away quickly and effectively.
Zakarova scores with a jab to the head.
Zakarova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurter.
Hurter throws an overhand right that lands on Zakarova's shoulder, as Zakarova tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Zakarova.
Zakarova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurter.
A head kick misses from Hurter.
Zakarova lands with a nice combination. Hurter backs away looking to recover.
Hurter misses with an uppercut. Zakarova saw that one coming.
A big left from Hurter misses.
Zakarova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hurter.
Hurter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zakarova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurter circles away quickly and effectively.
Zakarova lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hurter will feel that in the morning.
Zakarova throws a body punch but Hurter moves out of range.
Hurter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zakarova counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakarova moves out of range of the leg kick from Hurter.
Zakarova throws a wild body kick that Hurter sees coming a mile off.
Zakarova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hurter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zakarova.
Hurter walks into a stiff left hand from Zakarova.
Zakarova digs a good body shot into Hurter's ribs.
Hurter with a jab.
Zakarova checks a leg kick.
Zakarova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zakarova moves away from the strike by Hurter.
Hurter thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Zakarova clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hurter misses with an uppercut.
Zakarova lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hurter throws a hook to the side of Zakarova's head but Zakarova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurter throws a hook but Zakarova blocks it.
Hurter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zakarova.
Hurter misses with a looping right.
Zakarova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zakarova swinging wilding here.
Zakarova throws a nice looking combination but Hurter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakarova throws a leg kick which misses Hurter's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurter tries to avoid it.
Hurter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zakarova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hurter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hurter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hurter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zakarova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hurter can do to turn this around?
Zakarova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hurter at a distance.
Zakarova catches Hurter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zakarova lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hurter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zakarova moves away.
Zakarova scores with a nice right hand.
Zakarova throws the kick towards the body but Hurter avoids it.
Hurter misses with a hook to the body
and Zakarova counters with a series of strikes. Hurter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zakarova scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zakarova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zakarova moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zakarova catches Hurter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakarova misses with a kick to the body.
Hurter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurter misses the jab.
Jab from Zakarova.
Zakarova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hurter misses with a leg kick
and Zakarova counters with an inside leg kick.
Zakarova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurter throws a shot from downtown. Zakarova moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Zakarova.
Hurter throws out a loose jab but Zakarova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zakarova moves out of range as Hurter strikes.
Zakarova bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakarova slips a jab from Hurter.
Zakarova with a hook.
Crunch! Zakarova slams his shin into Hurter's torso.
Zakarova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hurter. Hurter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hurter throws a low kick, looking for Zakarova's leg but Zakarova calmly moves out of range.
Zakarova scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hurter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Hurter is predictable there
and Zakarova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zakarova lands a nice looking body shot.
Hurter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Zakarova.
Hurter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zakarova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zakarova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zakarova moves into range and clinches up with Hurter.
Zakarova breaks the clinch.
Hurter throws a body punch but Zakarova moves out of range.
Zakarova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurter manages to avoid it.
Hurter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hurter waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Zakarova.
Hurter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hurter misses with a straight right.
Zakarova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zakarova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zakarova defending well as Hurter loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Zakarova had his way with Hater Hurter in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Zakarova does no damage.
Zakarova connects with the punch.
Hurter looks to land a right hand but Zakarova moved out of range.
Hurter thows a body shot but no joy.
Zakarova lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zakarova ducks under a wild hook from Hurter.
Hurter throws out a loose jab but Zakarova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurter is looking to slow Zakarova down with leg kicks.
Hurter misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zakarova counters with a nice leg kick.
Hurter is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hurter swings for the body but Zakarova moves out of range.
Zakarova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hurter.
A leg kick checked by Zakarova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakarova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurter manages to avoid it.
Zakarova clinches up with Hurter and pushes him back against the cage.
Hurter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zakarova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zakarova tries to work over Hurter's front leg with a kick but Hurter checks it.
Hurter looks to land a left hand but Zakarova moved out of range nicely.
Zakarova blocks a jab.
Hurter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurter throws a head kick that misses.
Hurter misses with a body shot.
Zakarova misses with the combination.
Hurter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hurter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hater Hurter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zakarova dives in and grabs Hurter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hurter pushes down on Zakarova's head and hops out.
Hurter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zakarova counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zakarova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hurter. Hurter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zakarova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurter.
Zakarova throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zakarova throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hurter.
Zakarova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakarova manages to avoid it.
Hurter throws a right and a left that Zakarova avoids nicely.
Zakarova lands with a cross.
Zakarova throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zakarova moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zakarova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hurter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zakarova lands with a hook. Hurter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zakarova rushes Hurter and presses him up against the cage.
Hurter tries to circle away but Zakarova has him pinned against the cage.
Zakarova breaks from the clinch.
Hurter needs to keep his hands up - Zakarova had a free shot at his head there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zakarova.
Zakarova falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hurter counter with a right hand.
Zakarova scores with a hook.
Hurter throws a leg kick
letting Zakarova counter with a right hand.
Hurter takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakarova cracks a nice hook into Hurter's ribs.
Hurter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Hurter misses
and Zakarova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zakarova connects with a right hand. Hurter shakes it off.
Hurter throws a hook to the side of Zakarova's head but Zakarova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zakarova throws a leg kick which misses Hurter's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurter tries to avoid it.
Hurter throws a leg kick
and Zakarova counters with a low kick, right behind Hurter 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurter throws an overhand right that lands on Zakarova's shoulder, as Zakarova tries to avoid the shot.
Hurter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zakarova counters with a series of strikes. Hurter will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zakarova.
Hurter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zakarova.
Hurter looks to land a right hand but Zakarova moved out of range.
Zakarova stuns Hurter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mikhail Zakarova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zakarova lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Zakarova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zakarova 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:43
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:43
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Zakarova!
Mikhail Zakarova is the new lightweight champion!
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