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Gold Standard Fight Night 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Christopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makaaja has chosen BassLovers United - I Can't Dance as his entrance music. Mica Makaaja is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 lbs
14 - 15 - 1 |
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215 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Christopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makaaja.
Christopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Makaaja counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Makaaja wants to control from the top but Christopoulos keeps moving.
Makaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makaaja drops back, looking for a kneebar! Christopoulos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Christopoulos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Christopoulos!
Christopoulos working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Who's going to make the next move?
Makaaja is not content to let Christopoulos control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja gets back to half guard.
Christopoulos trying to control from half guard but Makaaja is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christopoulos lands a nice short elbow.
Makaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christopoulos pulls his head out easily.
Makaaja looking for submissions off his back.
Makaaja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makaaja working for a triangle but Christopoulos defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Makaaja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christopoulos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christopoulos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makaaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christopoulos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christopoulos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Christopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christopoulos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makaaja looking for a guillotine here but Christopoulos defends easily.
Christopoulos connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is looking for a triangle here but Christopoulos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Christopoulos lands a decent elbow from side control.
Christopoulos landing a few strikes.
Christopoulos scoring with punches from side control.
Christopoulos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makaaja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Christopoulos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makaaja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Christopoulos is chipping away with strikes.
Makaaja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Christopoulos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christopoulos trying to control the position but Makaaja is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makaaja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Makaaja manages to work his way to half guard, despite Christopoulos's best efforts.
Makaaja is trying to maintain the position but Christopoulos is very close to passing his half guard.
Makaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makaaja is trying to control but can't.
Makaaja actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaaja is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christopoulos scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christopoulos thows a huge punch but Makaaja dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Christopoulos works his way into full mount!
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 Jason Christopoulos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Christopoulos working to try and regain half guard.
Makaaja jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Christopoulos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Christopoulos and Makaaja has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Makaaja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Makaaja goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Christopoulos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Makaaja's guard! Nice work there by Christopoulos!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja working for a triangle but Christopoulos defends it easily.
Makaaja keeping moving, preventing Christopoulos from controlling successfully.
Christopoulos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christopoulos is aware though and is defending well.
Makaaja has his foot on Christopoulos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christopoulos works his way back into a safe position though.
Makaaja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christopoulos defends it easily.
Makaaja looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Christopoulos has picked Makaaja up and slammed him! Makaaja can't keep hold of the triangle and Christopoulos manages to pass to side control!
Christopoulos looks up at the clock and then as Makaaja takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Christopoulos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Makaaja taking a bit of punishment here - Christopoulos scoring with strikes.
Christopoulos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Makaaja some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is working to avoid the ground and pound but Christopoulos connects with a decent elbow.
Christopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makaaja keeps working.
Jason Christopoulos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Check out the look on Christopoulos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Christopoulos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Makaaja some visible discomfort.
Makaaja gets back to half guard.
Christopoulos prevents Makaaja from improving his position.
Christopoulos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Makaaja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christopoulos.
Christopoulos working over Makaaja with some ground and pound. Makaaja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Christopoulos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Makaaja is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Makaaja tries to lock up and control but Christopoulos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Christopoulos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Makaaja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Makaaja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makaaja is bucking up trying to escape but Christopoulos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Christopoulos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Makaaja looks a forlorn figure.
Makaaja is rocked!
Christopoulos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Makaaja looks a forlorn figure.
Makaaja is still in real trouble! Can Christopoulos finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaaja takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Christopoulos's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Christopoulos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sexton Furnival (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison comes to the cage accompanied by East London Rap - Wha we a bout . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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268 lbs
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267 lbs
25 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sexton Furnival!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furnival is looking to clinch.
Harrison has a takedown stuffed.
Furnival lands a big head kick that sends Harrison tumbling to the mat! Furnival takes a step backwards and waves Harrison back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Harrison is rocked!
It looks like Charles Harrison has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furnival closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Harrison out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sexton Furnival!
During a confident post fight interview, Sexton Furnival thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juancho Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lind is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ice Cube & Dr Dre - Natural Born Killaz. On his way into the cage it seems that Juancho Rivera has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Juancho Rivera seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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216 lbs
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216 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juancho Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinton Lind!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera throws a push kick but Lind slaps the foot to one side.
Lind scores with a nice right hand.
Lind pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lind looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
Lind ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivera bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lind misses with a body kick.
Lind takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lind moves away.
Lind just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lind.
Lind tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lind misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lind moves into the clinch successfully.
Lind lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lind throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rivera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Lind on the inside.
Rivera is leaning against Lind and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rivera tries to work over Lind's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivera digs a right hand underneath Lind's ribcage. Lind let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lind looks winded!
Rivera is trying to break the clinch but Lind has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Lind's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lind tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera presses Lind against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lind misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lind lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera scores with a shoulder strike.
Lind lands a nice shot to the body.
Lind wants to get back to striking at distance but Rivera won't allow it.
Rivera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rivera breaks the clinch.
Lind takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lind uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
Rivera punishes Lind's body with a nice straight punch.
Rivera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Linds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivera throws a body punch but Lind moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lind, as that shot connected.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera lands a slapping body shot.
Lind throws a right hand that Rivera ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivera also avoids with ease.
Lind rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rivera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rivera scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lind looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rivera checks a leg kick.
Rivera scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Quinton Lind has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lind thuds his right hand into Rivera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivera moves away.
Lind slips a straight right by Rivera.
Lind moves out of range as Rivera strikes.
Rivera connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Lind.
Lind has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivera finds it's way round the side to connect with Lind's head.
Rivera missing with a left hand there. Lind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lind walks into a stiff left hand from Rivera.
Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lind thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivera takes a swing at Lind's ribcage but misses.
Lind throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lind scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lind throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lind. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Lind.
Lind avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lind works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivera punishes Lind's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juancho Rivera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Lind's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Rivera.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivera. That's going to slow Lind down.
Rivera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivera misses the target.
Lind lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivera thows a body shot but no joy.
Juancho Rivera is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivera throws a jab but it's blocked by Lind.
Rivera slips under a jab from Lind.
Lind has managed to clinch.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lind prevents a body shot from Rivera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lind lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Lind misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lind tries to work over Rivera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivera lands a left hand.
Rivera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lind lands a body punch.
Rivera tries to work over Lind's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Lind.
Lind fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lind scores with a shot to the side of Rivera's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lind blocks a body shot from Rivera.
Lind manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Rivera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lind doesn't seem phased though.
Rivera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rivera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lind under the eye.
Rivera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lind bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lind stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivera.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lind.
Lind throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rivera counters with a nice body shot.
Rivera connects with the punch.
Rivera lands a jab to Lind's midsection.
Lind is breathing heavily.
Lind misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Rivera. Beautiful body shot.
Rivera thuds his right hand into Lind's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Lind misses the target.
Rivera connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lind checks a leg kick.
Rivera throws a series of punches but Lind moves out of range.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Lind is just out of range.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Rivera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rivera is looking to wear down Lind with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rivera scores with a hook.
Rivera defending well as Lind loads up on a big left hand.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rivera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rivera throws a lazy right hand but Lind sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lind takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rivera checks a low kick from Lind.
Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lind manages to avoid it.
Lind swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
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!
Lind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivera checks the leg kick.
Lind throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rivera's head.
Lind ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lind was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.
Lind moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Lind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juancho Rivera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Lind's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rivera thows a body shot but no joy.
Lind forces Rivera back against the cage and clinches.
Rivera tries a body shot but Lind blocks it.
Quinton Lind seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Lind.
Lind tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lind works on Rivera's body with a couple of short punches.
Rivera pushes Lind back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivera lands a shoulder strike.
Lind tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera tries a body shot but Lind blocks it.
Rivera misses with a body punch.
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
Lind lands a right hand.
Lind can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Rivera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rivera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lind's elbow.
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lind scores with a hook to the body.
Rivera tries to work over Lind's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera tries to work over Lind's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lind breaks from the clinch.
Lind looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lind lands with a cross.
Rivera staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Rivera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lind.
Lind throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rivera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Quinton Lind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera staying out of range there.
Lind bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rivera's head.
Rivera scores with the left hand. Lind knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lind darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera slips a straight right by Lind.
Lind throws a chopping leg kick but Rivera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lind blocks a leg kick.
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!
Lind looks to land a right hand but Rivera moved out of range.
Lind misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Lind.
Rivera with a jab.
Lind throws a good cross that connects.
Lind moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lind lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lind prevents a body shot from Rivera.
Lind tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
Rivera working aggressively here.
Rivera works on Lind's body with a couple of short punches.
Rivera blocks an uppercut.
Rivera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juancho Rivera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lind tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.
Quinton Lind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lind scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lind presses Rivera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rivera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lind or not.
Lind tries to work over Rivera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lind misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lind lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lind tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lind throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivera.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lind tries to work over Rivera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Lind.
Lind breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lind.
Rivera throws a body punch but Lind moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Lind. Beautiful body shot.
Lind misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Rivera is predictable there
and Lind counters with a straight right hand.
Lind misses with a hook. Rivera ducked under it nicely.
Rivera connects with a leg kick. Lind looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Lind comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rivera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juancho Rivera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke On Roids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Heaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On Roids comes to the cage accompanied by Duke Nukem Quotes!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke On Roids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Seamus Heaney!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heaney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from On Roids.
Heaney just misses with a punch to the body.
On Roids slips under a jab.
On Roids tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
On Roids scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heaney circles away from the clinch attempt.
On Roids tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heaney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from On Roids finds it's target.
It looks like Seamus Heaney has been cut.
Heaney slips a straight right by On Roids.
Heaney tries to clinch but On Roids is having none of it.
Heaney throws a hook to the side of On Roids's head but On Roids sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
On Roids tries to clinch up but Heaney circles away and keeps his distance.
On Roids throws a sloppy head kick and Heaney moves out of range easily.
On Roids closes the distance and clinches.
Heaney wants to get back to striking at distance but On Roids won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heaney misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heaney misses with the head strike.
On Roids lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
On Roids is stalling here.
On Roids misses with a punch on the inside.
Heaney throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from On Roids.
On Roids lands a left hand.
Heaney tries to work over On Roids's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heaney is trying to break the clinch but On Roids has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by On Roids.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for On Roids.
Heaney is working for takedown but On Roids is calmly controlling the position for now.
Heaney misses with a body punch.
On Roids throws a punch but it's blocked by Heaney.
On Roids lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heaney takes a shot to the head.
Come on On Roids - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
On Roids lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
On Roids works on Heaney's body with a couple of short punches.
Heaney looks winded!
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!
On Roids makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
On Roids stalling against the cage.
On Roids working some nice short punches in the clinch.
On Roids slowing the pace effectively.
Heaney goes for a takedown in the clinch but On Roids prevents it.
Heaney struggles to land a body shot inside as On Roids controls his hands.
Heaney misses with the head strike.
On Roids works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
On Roids cracks Heaney with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for On Roids.
A shot in the inside from On Roids.
Heaney goes for a takedown attempt but On Roids pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Duke On Roids has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus Heaney.
On Roids is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
On Roids scores with a jab to the body.
On Roids tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
On Roids moves into range and connects with a jab.
On Roids throws a head kick but Heaney moves out of range.
On Roids feints and then cracks Heaney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heaney down.
On Roids swings and misses with a hook to the body.
On Roids darts in and clinches Heaney up against the cage.
On Roids goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
On Roids gets through Heaney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
On Roids prevents a body shot from Heaney.
A right handed body shot lands from On Roids.
On Roids leaning his opponent against the cage.
Heaney prevents a body shot from On Roids.
On Roids lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
On Roids digs a right hand underneath Heaney's ribcage. Heaney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
On Roids can't find room to land a body shot as Heaney controls the action.
On Roids lands with a short head shot on the inside.
On Roids lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, On Roids scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on On Roids - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Heaney takes a shot to the head.
On Roids stalls.
On Roids lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That has opened up Seamus Heaney's cut even more.
Heaney wants to take the fight to the mat but On Roids manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heaney misses with a hook to the ribs.
On Roids scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from On Roids.
On Roids lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heaney backwards.
On Roids is leaning against Heaney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke On Roids dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seamus Heaney's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
On Roids fails with an attempt to clinch.
On Roids misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heaney.
On Roids connects with a high kick.
Heaney takes one on the button.
Heaney is rocked!
On Roids misses with an uppercut. Heaney saw that one coming.
Heaney is still on wobbly legs! Can On Roids finish him?
On Roids is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heaney can do to turn this around?
On Roids waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heaney.
On Roids clinches with his opponent.
On Roids misses with some punches.
On Roids tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
On Roids lands a body punch.
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!
On Roids has a couple of punches blocked by Heaney.
On Roids swings wildly with an uppercut but Heaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
On Roids slowing the pace effectively.
On Roids misses with a punch on the inside.
On Roids swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heaney struggles to land a body shot inside as On Roids controls his hands.
On Roids swings wildly with an uppercut but Heaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for On Roids.
Heaney seems to have recovered his senses.
On Roids is working Heaney over against the cage.
On Roids misses with a shot to the kidneys.
On Roids lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
On Roids lands a shoulder strike.
On Roids has Heaney pressed against the cage.
On Roids lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heaney is breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
On Roids digs a right hand underneath Heaney's ribcage. Heaney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
On Roids taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
On Roids goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
On Roids can't find room to land a body shot as Heaney controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by On Roids.
On Roids effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from On Roids.
Heaney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but On Roids gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Duke On Roids has scored more points in the clinch so far.
On Roids is leaning against Heaney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
On Roids pushes Heaney against the cage. On Roids is working some dirty boxing. On Roids pushes off with a quick right hook! Heaney goes down! Heaney tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! On Roids moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke On Roids!
Duke On Roids tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cetnik Milos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milos comes to the cage accompanied by Snot - My Balls. Nelson has chosen Step into a world - KRS One as his entrance music. Kimbo Nelson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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31
157 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
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155 lbs
27 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cetnik Milos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbo Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nelson swings for the body but Milos moves out of range.
Nelson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Milos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nelson's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Milos tries to pass.
Milos is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Milos looking to pass the guard.
Milos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Milos landing strikes.
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!
Nelson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Milos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nelson taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milos scoring with punches and elbows.
Milos has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nelson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Milos yanks on the arm and Nelson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Milos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cetnik Milos!
Cetnik Milos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibrahimovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mind Heist. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aleksandar Ibrahimovic enters the cage!
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandar Ibrahimovic!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibrahimovic avoids the head kick by Cozad.
A head kick by Cozad misses
and Ibrahimovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cozad scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Aleksandar Ibrahimovic has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Cozad. Those never looked like landing.
Cozad looks to land a left hand but Ibrahimovic moved out of range nicely.
Ibrahimovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ibrahimovic misses with a low kick.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ibrahimovic but Ibrahimovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cozad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cozad tries to clinch but Ibrahimovic moves away
and Cozad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cozad darts in and clinches Ibrahimovic up against the cage.
Ibrahimovic tries to land a knee to the head but Cozad blocks with his arms.
Cozad looking to stall.
Ibrahimovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Cozad.
Cozad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ibrahimovic is stalling here.
Cozad tries to throw a body punch but Ibrahimovic avoids it by throwing Cozad back against the cage.
Ibrahimovic landing knees to the head.
Cozad pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ibrahimovic.
Cozad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cozad working aggressively here.
Cozad can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cozad.
Ibrahimovic lands a knee to the head.
Cozad tries to circle away but Ibrahimovic has him pinned against the cage.
Cozad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic effectively controlling the action here.
Cozad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ibrahimovics head.
Ibrahimovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cozad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ibrahimovic avoids it.
Ibrahimovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibrahimovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cozad misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cozad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ibrahimovic's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cozad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cozad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibrahimovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibrahimovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cozad circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cozad can pounce on him.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibrahimovic as he avoids it easily.
Ibrahimovic looks for the body kick but Cozad saw that one coming.
Cozad looks to land a combination but Ibrahimovic avoids it well.
Ibrahimovic throws a low kick, looking for Cozad's leg but Cozad calmly moves out of range.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ibrahimovic but Ibrahimovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Cozad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibrahimovic.
Cozad throws a nice looking combination but Ibrahimovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ibrahimovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibrahimovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cozad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibrahimovic.
Cozad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibrahimovic slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cozad tries to bum rush Ibrahimovic with a series of wild strikes but Ibrahimovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cozad shoots in looking for a takedown. Ibrahimovic tries to sprawl out of it but Cozad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ibrahimovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cozad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ibrahimovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ibrahimovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cozad throws a head kick that misses.
Ibrahimovic moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cozad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibrahimovic's elbow.
Cozad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cozad avoids a wild elbow strike from Ibrahimovic.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 Charles Cozad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Ibrahimovic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A combination from Cozad does no damage.
Ibrahimovic slips a jab from Cozad.
Ibrahimovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch but Cozad is having none of it.
Charles Cozad is winning the standup battle so far.
Cozad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibrahimovic is out of range.
Cozad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cozad moves out of range of the body kick from Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cozad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cozad has Ibrahimovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Ibrahimovic looking to throw knees to the head but Cozad is blocking nicely.
Cozad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cozad is trying to pull guard but Ibrahimovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ibrahimovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic is struggling to control the position.
Ibrahimovic looking to throw knees to the head but Cozad is blocking nicely.
Cozad digs a right hand into Ibrahimovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ibrahimovic's gas tank.
Cozad misses with a punch on the inside.
Cozad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Cozad. Those never looked like landing.
Cozad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cozad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibrahimovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick there by Ibrahimovic.
Nice jab there from Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ibrahimovic pushes Cozad up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibrahimovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cozad.
Ibrahimovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cozad.
Ibrahimovic connects with a knee to the head.
Cozad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cozad breaks the clinch.
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibrahimovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Cozad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cozad doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibrahimovic circles away.
Ibrahimovic gets tackled into the cage by Cozad. Cozad maintains the clinch.
Ibrahimovic blocks an elbow strike.
Ibrahimovic connects with a knee to the head.
Ibrahimovic is pushing Cozad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ibrahimovic is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic stalls.
Ibrahimovic scores with a knee to the head.
Ibrahimovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cozad struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibrahimovic controls his hands.
Cozad misses with a punch to the body.
Ibrahimovic is struggling to control the position.
Ibrahimovic misses with a knee to the head.
Cozad has Ibrahimovic pushed against the cage.
Ibrahimovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ibrahimovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cozad lands a body shot.
Ibrahimovic trying to land knees to the body.
Ibrahimovic is trying to stall.
Good body shot from Cozad.
Ibrahimovic blocks a body shot from Cozad.
Cozad manages to break the clinch.
Cozad closes the distance and clinches.
Ibrahimovic being controlled against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ibrahimovic is keeping busy.
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 Charles Cozad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Ibrahimovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cozad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibrahimovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Charles Cozad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cozad tries to clinch but Ibrahimovic moves away
and Ibrahimovic counters with a good low kick that Cozad was not able to check.
Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibrahimovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibrahimovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cozad darts in trying to clinch
and Ibrahimovic counters with a nice kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ibrahimovic.
Cozad clobbers Ibrahimovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Ibrahimovic is looking to clinch but Cozad is avoiding it.
Ibrahimovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charles Cozad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cozad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Cozad. Those never looked like landing.
Cozad tries to bum rush Ibrahimovic with a series of wild strikes but Ibrahimovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibrahimovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibrahimovic closes the distance and clinches.
Cozad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibrahimovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cozad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cozad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cozad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ibrahimovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ibrahimovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cozad avoids it.
Ibrahimovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cozad tries to pull guard but Ibrahimovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad lands with a left to the head.
Cozad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ibrahimovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibrahimovic working Cozad over with knees to the body.
Ibrahimovic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cozad tries to break free but Ibrahimovic pushes him back against the cage.
Cozad tries a body shot but Ibrahimovic blocks it.
Cozad scores with a shot to the side of Ibrahimovic's head.
Ibrahimovic with a knee to the head.
Ibrahimovic prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Cozad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cozad can't find room to land a body shot as Ibrahimovic controls the action.
A knee to the head by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic wants to stall.
Cozad throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad tries to throw a body punch but Ibrahimovic avoids it by throwing Cozad back against the cage.
Cozad tries to pull guard but Ibrahimovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ibrahimovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cozad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cozad avoiding damage as Ibrahimovic throws knees to the body.
Ibrahimovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ibrahimovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ibrahimovic connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cozad as Ibrahimovic tries to tie him up.
Cozad dodges an elbow strike from Ibrahimovic.
Cozad fails to pull guard.
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cozad leaning against his opponent.
Cozad tries to pull guard but Ibrahimovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ibrahimovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Cozad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Cozad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ibrahimovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cozad can't find room to land a body shot as Ibrahimovic controls the action.
Cozad digs a right hand into Ibrahimovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ibrahimovic's gas tank.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibrahimovic's elbow.
Ibrahimovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from Cozad.
Ibrahimovic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cozad's face.
Ibrahimovic is stalling here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cozad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Cozad!
Charles Cozad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Uppercut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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36
178 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
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35
177 lbs
23 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lance Uppercut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Knight!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uppercut throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uppercut throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uppercut misses with a hook.
Knight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Uppercut manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knight throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Uppercut's head.
Knight slips a straight right by Uppercut.
Uppercut misses with a straight right.
Uppercut throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Knight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knight stuffs the takedown attempt from Uppercut. Uppercut gets slowly back to his feet.
Knight connects with the punch.
Knight throws a jab when Uppercut was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight slips under a jab.
Uppercut blocks a head kick by Knight.
Uppercut avoids the head kick by Knight.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Uppercut misses with a straight left.
Uppercut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Uppercut takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Uppercut drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Uppercut wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Knight is trying to control the position but Uppercut postures up.
Uppercut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uppercut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut stays in close to Knight's body and controls the position.
Knight 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.
Uppercut trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uppercut showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lance Uppercut just wasn't active enough.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Uppercut takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Knight throws a low kick, looking for Uppercut's leg but Uppercut calmly moves out of range.
Uppercut misses with a shot to the body
and Knight counters with a right hand to the body.
Uppercut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight tries to clinch but Uppercut moves out of range.
Knight thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Uppercut if he has to take too many more of those.
Knight throws a head kick but Uppercut moves out of range.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Uppercut moves out of range easily.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight scores with a head kick. Uppercut tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uppercut momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uppercut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Uppercut misses with a body shot.
Knight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knight throws a wild body kick that Uppercut sees coming a mile off.
Knight throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knight throws a head kick but Uppercut moves out of range.
Uppercut on the wrong end of a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Uppercut shows good takedown defense.
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uppercut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Knight dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Knight throws a body kick that misses.
Knight gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Knight.
Knight comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Uppercut has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Uppercut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uppercut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.
Knight lands a nice looking body kick.
Knight doesn't manage to clinch there - Uppercut circles away.
Knight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uppercut misses with a wild body shot.
Knight scores with a head kick. Uppercut tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Uppercut checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uppercut.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Uppercut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Knight plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Knight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uppercut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight looks to land a combination but Uppercut avoids it well.
Uppercut throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Uppercut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uppercut digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs.
Uppercut throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Ted Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uppercut tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Uppercut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ted Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight misses with a head kick.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight wants to clinch up but Uppercut keeps it at a distance.
Uppercut has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Uppercut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Uppercut does it's job there.
Knight with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uppercut lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knight at a distance.
Knight feints a jab promting Uppercut to slip. Knight then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Uppercut slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Uppercut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knight looks for the body kick but Uppercut saw that one coming.
Uppercut tries to keep at a distance but Knight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knight trying to land knees to the body.
Uppercut has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Uppercut takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uppercut backwards.
Knight lands an elbow inside that Uppercut shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uppercut is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Uppercut is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.
Uppercut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uppercut gets through Knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knight using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uppercut has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knight putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Uppercut in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but Uppercut avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knight throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uppercut backwards.
Uppercut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Uppercut looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Uppercut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Uppercut moves out of range easily.
Knight throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Uppercut throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knight throws a leg kick that misses.
Uppercut misses with a straight right.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Uppercut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Uppercut.
Knight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knight misses with a body kick.
Uppercut avoids the head kick by Knight.
Knight throws a body punch but Uppercut moves out of range.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Uppercut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knight.
A lazy left from Knight finds it's target.
Knight throws a head kick that Uppercut semi-blocks.
Knight has closed the distance and engaged Uppercut in a clinch.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uppercut is defending well for now.
Uppercut wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Uppercut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knight smiles and moves away.
Uppercut drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knight 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.
Lance Uppercut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight keeping moving, preventing Uppercut from controlling successfully.
Uppercut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uppercut stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Uppercut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Uppercut wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Uppercut throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uppercut trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uppercut looking to pass the guard.
Uppercut 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knight is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Uppercut, into his guard.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Uppercut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uppercut is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ted Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Uppercut has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uppercut with the ground and pound but Knight uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lance Uppercut.
I think Knight 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Knight!
A relieved looking Ted Knight thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Afro Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatu Tikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja comes to the cage accompanied by On To The Next One. Tikki has chosen Ratatat - Loud Pipes as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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28
190 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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197 lbs
33 - 19 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afro Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Tatu Tikki!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Tikki lands.
Ninja moves in looking to clinch but Tikki pushes him off.
Ninja connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tikki momentarily.
It looks like Tatu Tikki has been cut.
Ninja tries to land a leg kick but Tikki saw it coming and moves away.
Ninja throws a nice head kick!
Tikki misses with a wild body shot.
Ninja dives in and grabs Tikki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tikki pushes down on Ninja's head and hops out.
Ninja lands a nice shot that snaps Tikki's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tikki moves forwards but Ninja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tikki defending well as Ninja loads up on a big left hand.
Tikki throws a head kick that misses.
Tikki throws a poor cross that misses
and Ninja counters with an inside leg kick.
Tikki wants to clinch.
Ninja stuns Tikki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tikki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ninja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki misses with a hook.
Ninja lands a front kick.
Tikki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ninja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tikki manages to avoid it.
Ninja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tikki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ninja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ninja avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Ninja misses the target.
Ninja lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ninja.
Ninja misses with a body kick.
Tikki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tikki throws a body kick that misses.
Ninja lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tikki at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tikki throws a jab but it's blocked by Ninja.
Ninja gets a takedown into half guard.
Tikki wants to control but Ninja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ninja is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ninja seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tikki for as long as he can get away with.
Ninja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tikki's head.
Tikki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ninja is working away from the top position though.
Ninja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tikki's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ninja trying to control from half guard but Tikki is working away.
Tikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ninja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tikki keeps working.
Ninja looks to land a strike but Tikki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ninja lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ninja throws a big elbow that misses.
Tikki 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.
Tikki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ninja pushing down on Tikki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ninja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tikki works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ninja sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ninja 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ninja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afro Ninja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatu Tikki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tikki scores with a punch to the head.
Ninja ducks under a wild hook from Tikki.
Tikki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ninja is controlling Tikki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tikki is looking to advance position but Ninja won't allow it.
Tikki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ninja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tikki throws a big right hand that misses.
Tikki looking to pass the guard.
Ninja has his hands on Tikki's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki postures up in Ninja's guard and throws a big left but Ninja blocks it.
Ninja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tikki wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tikki avoids the head kick by Ninja.
Tikki misses the shot to the body.
Ninja lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja connects with a jab.
Afro Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninja throws a chopping leg kick but Tikki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ninja throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ninja connects with a high kick.
Tikki slaps away a takedown attempt from Ninja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ninja throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ninja leaves Tikki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tikki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ninja checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Tikki.
Tikki tries to score with a low kick but Ninja moves his leg out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ninja.
Tikki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ninja is fending him off so far but Tikki persists. Nope, Ninja circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy left from Ninja finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja avoids the body shot from Tikki.
Tikki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tikki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tikki feints and then cracks Ninja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ninja down.
Tikki just misses with a punch to the body.
Ninja blocks the body kick.
Tikki moves forwards but Ninja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ninja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ninja goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ninja throws a low kick but Tikki moves out of range easily.
Tikki throws an overhand right that lands on Ninja's shoulder, as Ninja tries to avoid the shot.
Ninja lands with a nice body punch.
Ninja connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tikki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninja slaps away a takedown attempt from Tikki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Afro Ninja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Tikki.
Ninja lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tikki takes a step back to recover.
Tikki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ninja is out of range and Tikki settles back down.
Tikki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Tikki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ninja lands with a cross.
Tikki throws out a leg kick but Ninja moves out of range and Tikki only half commits.
Ninja checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ninja slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tikki misses the jab.
Tikki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tikki moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afro Ninja dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tatu Tikki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ninja lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ninja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tikki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice jab there from Ninja.
Tikki is rocked!
That has opened up Tatu Tikki's cut even more.
Tikki tries to score with a low kick but Ninja moves his leg out of the way.
Tikki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ninja lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tikki will feel that in the morning.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ninja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Afro Ninja is winning the standup battle so far.
Ninja scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Ninja lands a body shot.
Ninja connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Decent striking displayed by Ninja there.
Tikki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ninja's corner calls for a 1-2. Ninja obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ninja is defended easily by Tikki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ninja manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ninja is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Tikki.
Ninja slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ninja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tikki manages to get himself to full guard.
Ninja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tatu Tikki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikki keeping full guard, as Ninja tries to pass.
Ninja scoring with some ground and pound.
Afro Ninja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tikki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tikki trying to control the position.
Ninja throws a big right hand that misses.
Tikki keeping full guard, as Ninja tries to pass.
Tikki wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikki trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ninja pushing down on Tikki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tikki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tikki wants to improve his position but Ninja is controlling well.
Ninja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tikki keeps working.
Ninja works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ninja looking to control but Tikki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja misses with a head shot.
Ninja in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninja lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ninja looking to ground and pound but Tikki is blocking nicely.
Afro Ninja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ninja takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ninja throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ninja controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Afro Ninja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ninja has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afro Ninja!
Afro Ninja took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manya Kizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wily Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kizz comes to the cage accompanied by Go Hard Or Go Home. Swagger has chosen Waylon Jennings - Good Ol' Boys as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Manya Kizz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wily Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kizz. That one must have hurt.
Kizz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Swagger on his heels. He'll look to pass Swagger's guard now, I'm sure.
Swagger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kizz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Swagger wants to sweep here but Kizz controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swagger has his foot on Kizz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kizz works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kizz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kizz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kizz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kizz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kizz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kizz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swagger looking for a guillotine here but Kizz defends easily.
Kizz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kizz is in close to Swagger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kizz is in close to Swagger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swagger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kizz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kizz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Swagger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kizz defends well.
Kizz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swagger looking for a guillotine here but Kizz defends easily.
Swagger wants to sweep but no luck.
Kizz won't allow Swagger to get back to his feet.
Kizz postures up and lands a big shot to Swagger's brow.
Swagger 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.
Swagger is looking for a triangle but Kizz pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swagger keeping full guard, as Kizz tries to pass.
Kizz trying to control the position from guard on top but Swagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swagger looking for subs off his back but Kizz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kizz working over Swagger with some ground and pound. Swagger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kizz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Swagger!
Swagger is trying desperately to improve position.
Kizz wants to finish this one by submission but Swagger is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kizz.
Kizz landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kizz working the ground and pound effectively.
Kizz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Swagger is trying desperately to improve position.
Swagger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Swagger gets back to half guard.
Swagger actively working from the bottom here.
Kizz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swagger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kizz is in close to Swagger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kizz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kizz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kizz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kizz looking to pass the guard.
Kizz trying to control the position from guard on top but Swagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kizz chips away with some ground and pound.
Kizz has gone for a leg lock! Swagger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kizz's guard.
Kizz controls Swagger momentarily but Swagger frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swagger postures up and lands a big shot to Kizz's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manya Kizz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Swagger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Swagger throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Kizz stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Swagger follows into mount!
Kizz is rocked!
It looks like Manya Kizz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kizz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Kizz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manya Kizz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Swagger! Kizz is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wily Swagger!
After the fight, Wily Swagger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Lamotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vega comes to the cage accompanied by Dead N Gone. Lamotta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. yes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Esteban Vega could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Lamotta's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Esteban Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Lamotta!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamotta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vega struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Lamotta are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lamotta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vega can't do much from the bottom here.
Vega managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lamotta.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamotta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vega some visible discomfort.
Vega wants to control but Lamotta postures up.
Lamotta throws an elbow but Vega slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vega taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamotta working the ground and pound.
Vega struggling a bit here.
Vega takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta tries to score with some ground and pound. Vega controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lamotta sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vega is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Lamotta are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vega tries to improve position but can't.
Lamotta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lamotta landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamotta fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lamotta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lamotta lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamotta throws an elbow but Vega slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lamotta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lamotta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lamotta cracks Vega with a big right hand but Vega just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lamotta is working Vega over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vega is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vega is looking for a sweep.
Vega is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lamotta working the ground and pound but Vega is defending the strikes.
Lamotta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lamotta cracks Vega with a big elbow.
Lamotta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vega keeps working.
Vega is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lamotta connects with a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Lamotta seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Vega on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vega defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Lamotta crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta working the ground and pound.
Vega is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lamotta connects with a decent elbow.
Lamotta scores with punches from side control.
Oh Vega is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lamotta throws a strike aimed at the side of Vega's head but Vega avoids it well.
Vega seems to have got his legs back now.
Lamotta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lamotta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vega is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lamotta off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vega's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamotta trying to control the hands but Vega breaks the grip.
Lamotta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lamotta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lamotta postures up in Vega's guard and throws a big left but Vega blocks it.
Vega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamotta throws a big right hand that misses.
Lamotta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vega's head.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamotta is one step ahead there.
Vega lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lamotta!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lamotta tries to reverse the position but Vega maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Lamotta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Esteban Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vega gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lamotta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vega misses with a hook. Lamotta ducked under it nicely.
Lamotta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vega throws a leg kick
and Lamotta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vega misses with an uppercut
and Lamotta counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lamotta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamotta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lamotta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamotta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vega forces Lamotta back against the cage and clinches.
Lamotta manages to break the clinch.
Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lamotta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Lamotta shoots for a takedown but Vega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega tries to score with a low kick but Lamotta moves his leg out of the way.
Esteban Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vega throws a leg kick which misses Lamotta's front leg but catches the back leg as Lamotta tries to avoid it.
Vega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lamotta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Vega blocks the leg kick.
Vega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lamotta's calf.
Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega checks a low kick from Lamotta.
Vega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vega wants to clinch up but Lamotta keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega throws an overhand right that lands on Lamotta's shoulder, as Lamotta tries to avoid the shot.
Vega tries a low kick but Lamotta avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega misses with the combination.
Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamotta moves away.
Vega scores with a kick to the body.
Vega feints and then cracks Lamotta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lamotta down.
Jake Lamotta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vega throws a head kick that half lands.
Vega blocks a jab.
Lamotta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vega at a distance.
Lamotta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lamotta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lamotta shoots in looking for a takedown but Vega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lamotta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Esteban Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Lamotta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vega throws the left hand but Lamotta avoids the punch easily.
Vega tries to clinch but Lamotta is having none of it.
Vega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamotta.
Vega swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lamotta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lamotta tries to clinch but Vega is having none of it.
Lamotta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamotta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamotta.
Vega misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Lamotta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vega scores with a jab to the body.
Lamotta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vega misses with a body shot.
Vega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lamotta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Lamotta.
Lamotta misses the jab.
Lamotta misses with a straight right.
Vega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lamotta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vega's calf.
Lamotta defending well as Vega loads up on a big left hand.
Vega throws a jab when Lamotta was well out of range.
Vega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lamotta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lamotta on the side of the head.
Lamotta moves out of range of the leg kick from Vega.
Lamotta fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vega. Lamotta does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lamotta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lamotta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vega throws out the jab.
Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vega tries to bum rush Lamotta with a series of wild strikes but Lamotta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Vega.
Lamotta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega scores with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lamotta. That's going to slow Vega down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamotta was well out of range. Poor timing from Vega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lamotta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lamotta clinches up against the cage.
Vega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lamotta backwards.
A short right from Lamotta.
Lamotta gets control of Vega's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lamotta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lamotta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vega has managed to get both his arms back between Lamotta's legs - danger averted.
Lamotta has a closed guard, preventing Vega from standing up.
Esteban Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamotta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vega is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vega wants to stand but Lamotta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vega defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega wants to control from the top but Lamotta keeps moving.
Jake Lamotta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lamotta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lamotta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vega defends it easily.
Jake Lamotta has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamotta wants to sweep here but Vega controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Lamotta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lamotta 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Lamotta!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jake Lamotta made sure he mentioned GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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