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CFC 323: Pain and Gain PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Jussila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vovchanchyn comes to the cage accompanied by the game. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
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Great wrestler
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
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaakko Jussila!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jussila swings for the body but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn throws a combination that misses
and Jussila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vovchanchyn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jussila back to the cage. Vovchanchyn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vovchanchyn stuns Jussila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jussila throws a body kick that misses.
Vovchanchyn staying out of range there.
Vovchanchyn avoids the body shot from Jussila.
Vovchanchyn throws a combination that misses
and Jussila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jussila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vovchanchyn counters with a three punch combo that has Jussila backing up. Jussila nods at Vovchanchyn to acknowledge the strikes.
Jussila cracks Vovchanchyn with an open hand slap.
Vovchanchyn throws a series of punches but Jussila avoids them all with ease.
Jussila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jussila tries a head kick but it misses.
Jussila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jussila drops Vovchanchyn with a beautiful combination! Vovchanchyn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jussila is looking for the KO!
Vovchanchyn is rocked!
Jussila fakes the body blow, causing Vovchanchyn to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Vovchanchyn goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaakko Jussila!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conrad kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rider Part II. Charles comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Muddy Waters- Hoochie Coochie Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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Great wrestler
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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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Charles!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conrad looks for the body kick but Charles saw that one coming.
Charles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conrad.
Conrad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Charles is on top in guard.
Charles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Charles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Charles stopping the sweep attempt from Conrad.
Charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conrad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Charles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Conrad pulls Charles in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Charles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conrad manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Charles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ray Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Charles blocks the leg kick.
Conrad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Charles avoids it really well and circles away.
Conrad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Conrad closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to get to full guard but Conrad has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Charles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conrad won't allow Charles to sweep him here.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Conrad from controlling successfully.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Conrad looking to pass the guard.
Conrad with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Charles is on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Conrad holds on and takes a little breather.
Conrad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles throwing strikes from guard but Conrad blocks nicely.
Charles scoring with some ground and pound.
Charles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Charles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Charles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Charles trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom.
Charles looking to pass the guard.
Conrad controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself.
Charles postures up and lands a big shot to Conrad's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Conrad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charles is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Conrad with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charles connects with a body shot that sends Conrad's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charles lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Charles dominated that round.
That's time! Conrad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Charles checks the leg kick.
Charles misses with a looping left.
Charles looks to land a combination but Conrad avoids it well.
Charles throws a right and a left that Conrad avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conrad is defended easily by Charles.
Charles digs a good body shot into Conrad's ribs.
Charles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Conrad under the eye.
It looks like Jack Conrad has been cut.
Charles misses with a double jab.
Conrad dodges the punch combination from Charles.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Conrad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Conrad.
Conrad throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles misses with an uppercut.
Conrad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Conrad missing with a left hand there. Charles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conrad misses the shot to the body.
Conrad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Conrad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Conrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Charles misses its intended target.
Charles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Conrad momentarily.
Conrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conrad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charles.
Conrad just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray Charles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Conrad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Conrad slips under a jab.
Charles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Conrad misses with a wild body shot.
Conrad throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Charles. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles throws a body punch but Conrad moves out of range.
Conrad works Charles's body with a nice hook.
Charles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Charles wants it to stay on the feet.
Charles looks to score with a jab to the body but Conrad is just out of range.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
Conrad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Charles finds it's way round the side to connect with Conrad's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range.
Conrad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charles looks to score with a jab to the body but Conrad is just out of range.
Charles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Charles enables Conrad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Charles manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Charles wants to stand up but Conrad is controlling him.
Charles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Conrad wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Ray Charles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Conrad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad with a nice head shot there.
Charles is trying to control the position but Conrad postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Charles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conrad manages to get himself to full guard.
Charles is working Conrad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Charles slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conrad keeping control of the position.
Charles throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Conrad to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Conrad's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Conrad thows a body shot but no joy.
Charles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conrad.
Conrad slips a jab from Charles.
Charles misses the jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Charles.
Conrad is looking to reverse the position.
Charles trying to control the position but Conrad is working away.
Charles working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Charles scoring with punches from side control.
Conrad is looking to regain half guard here but Charles keeps moving and retains side control.
Charles throws a strike aimed at the side of Conrad's head but Conrad avoids it well.
Conrad defending against the ground and pound.
Charles working the head with strikes.
Conrad is looking to reverse the position.
Charles tries to score with some ground and pound. Conrad controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Conrad is looking to regain half guard here but Charles keeps moving and retains side control.
Charles takes a little break here. Conrad wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jack Conrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Charles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Conrad gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conrad is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Conrad!
Conrad is squirming around, avoiding Charles's attempts to control the action.
Charles controlling his opponent.
Conrad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Charles controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad is squirming around, avoiding Charles's attempts to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ray Charles.
Conrad misses with a low kick.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Charles throws a combination that misses
and Conrad counters with a nice body shot.
Charles misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conrad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conrad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Conrad.
Charles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Charles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Charles 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 Dillan Fox 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... Ray Charles!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ray Charles made sure he mentioned FFN Vegas-Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elkins comes to the cage accompanied by Care Bear Countdown. Maddox has chosen Institutionalized - Suicidal Tendencies as his entrance music. Dwight Elkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwight Elkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Otto Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox misses with a left hand
and Elkins counters with a low kick, right behind Maddox 's knee.
Maddox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maddox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elkins's head.
Maddox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maddox tries a low kick but Elkins avoids it.
Otto Maddox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox throws out a leg kick but Elkins moves out of range and Maddox only half commits.
Maddox throws an off balance right hand
and Elkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maddox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elkins counters with a head kick that drops Maddox - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Maddox is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Elkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Maddox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maddox is still in real trouble! Can Elkins finish him?
Maddox seems to have recovered his senses.
Elkins thows a huge punch but Maddox dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins is trying to control. Maddox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maddox gets full guard.
Elkins trying to control but Maddox is working from the bottom.
Elkins looking to sit in guard and control but Maddox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maddox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins pulls Maddox in to control the position.
Maddox won't allow Elkins to sweep him here.
Maddox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Elkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Elkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maddox wants to control from the top but Elkins keeps moving.
Elkins trying to keep a closed guard but Maddox is proving a slippery customer.
Elkins is looking to sweep but instead, Maddox has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is not content to let Maddox control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maddox is looking to advance position but Elkins won't allow it.
Elkins moves into full guard.
Maddox won't allow Elkins to sweep him here.
Elkins has Maddox pulled in close to control his posture.
Maddox trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is trying to keep Maddox in close.
Maddox is in close to Elkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maddox trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.
Maddox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maddox's guard.
Maddox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Elkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maddox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Elkins tries to land a leg kick but Maddox saw it coming and moves away.
Maddox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Elkins looks to throw the jab but Maddox is out of range.
Maddox keeps Elkins at a distance using the push kick.
Maddox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Maddox finds it's way through Elkins's defenses.
Elkins ducks under a wild hook from Maddox.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maddox. That's going to slow Elkins down.
Maddox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maddox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkins manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maddox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maddox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elkins.
Elkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Elkins avoids the body shot from Maddox.
Elkins misses the jab.
Maddox digs a good body shot into Elkins's ribs.
Maddox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elkins in his tracks.
Elkins avoids the body shot from Maddox.
Maddox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maddox lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
Maddox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Elkins.
Elkins scores with a jab. Maddox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Elkins.
Maddox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elkins throws a push kick but Maddox slaps the foot to one side.
Jab by Maddox.
Maddox throws a push kick but Elkins slaps the foot to one side.
Elkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Elkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maddox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maddox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox throws a nice looking combination but Elkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maddox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maddox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maddox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maddox.
Elkins throws a hook but Maddox blocks it.
Maddox throws a low kick but Elkins avoids it.
Maddox lands a nice shot to the body.
Maddox misses with the body kick
letting Elkins counter with a right hand.
Maddox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Elkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elkins.
Otto Maddox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maddox moves away.
Maddox lands a nice hook to Elkins's body. Elkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Maddox.
Some wild striking there from Maddox.
Maddox throws a shot from downtown. Elkins moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maddox slips under a jab.
Elkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Maddox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Maddox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice body kick there by Maddox.
Elkins throws a leg kick which misses Maddox's front leg but catches the back leg as Maddox tries to avoid it.
Elkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maddox connects with a solid leg kick.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elkins moves away.
Maddox lands a nice shot that snaps Elkins's head back.
Elkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Elkins throws a head kick that misses.
Maddox throws a chopping leg kick but Elkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Elkins is looking to slow Maddox down with leg kicks.
Maddox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maddox throws out a powerful jab.
Maddox jabs at Elkins's body.
Maddox connects with a crisp jab.
Maddox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maddox.
Maddox moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Elkins staying out of range there.
Maddox throws a head kick but Elkins moves out of range.
Maddox throws a head kick that misses
and Elkins counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maddox is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Elkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maddox avoids the head kick by Elkins.
Maddox is looking to chop away at Elkins's legs.
Maddox scores with a leg kick.
Elkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maddox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maddox.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Elkins checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maddox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Elkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maddox.
Maddox misses with a kick to the body
and Elkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maddox throws the kick towards the body but Elkins avoids it.
Elkins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maddox takes a step back to recover.
Elkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maddox cracks Elkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maddox tries to land a leg kick but Elkins saw it coming and moves away.
Elkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Elkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Maddox misses the shot to the body.
Maddox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy body kick from Maddox
and Elkins counters with a good low kick that Maddox was not able to check.
Elkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maddox cracks a nice hook into Elkins's ribs.
Elkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elkins throws a leg kick
and Maddox counters with a single leg into guard. Elkins didn't expect that.
Elkins pulls Maddox in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Maddox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maddox 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Maddox!
Our winner, Otto Maddox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logen Glotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Bloc Party - The Prayer. Logen Glotka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vinnie Collins's chin.
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285 lbs
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252 lbs
39 - 17 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinnie Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logen Glotka!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins misses with a looping right.
Vinnie Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glotka.
A low kick from Glotka misses
and Collins counters with a nice leg kick.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glotka.
Glotka throws a leg kick but Collins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Collins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Glotka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glotka looks for the body kick but Collins saw that one coming.
Glotka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Collins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Vinnie Collins has been cut.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Glotka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good work by Collins as he checks the leg kick.
Glotka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Collins.
Glotka digs a good body shot into Collins's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glotka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glotka misses with a body kick.
Glotka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Glotka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Glotka throws a front kick that sends Collins stumbling back into the cage.
Glotka lands a big right hand that sends Collins crashing to the mat! Glotka stays standing though and waves Collins back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Glotka throws a head kick that misses.
Collins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glotka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Glotka throws a leg kick but Collins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Glotka blocks a low kick nicely.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick
and Glotka counters with a leg kick.
Collins is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Glotka.
Glotka checks a leg kick nicely.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Glotka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collins pinned against the cage. Collins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Glotka misses with a low kick.
Collins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Glotka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Glotka wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Logen Glotka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Collins lands with a slapping head kick.
Collins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collins wants it to stay on the feet.
Vinnie Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logen Glotka.
Glotka moves out of range of the body kick from Collins.
Glotka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
Glotka shoots in looking for a takedown but Collins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glotka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Glotka throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
Collins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Glotka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Collins connects with a single shot there.
Glotka has closed the distance and engaged Collins in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Glotka as Collins tries to tie him up.
Collins avoids the elbow strike from Glotka, against the cage.
Glotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Glotka has had enough of the clinch but Collins keeps him there for the moment.
Glotka blocks a body shot from Collins.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Glotka as Collins tries to tie him up.
Collins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Collins is trying to maintain a safe position but Glotka gets an underhook and turns Collins into the cage.
Collins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Glotka up against the cage.
Collins looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vinnie Collins.
A jab from Glotka does it's job there.
Glotka misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logen Glotka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Collins's cut.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Glotka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Collins throws a right hand that Glotka ducks under and follows up with a left that Glotka also avoids with ease.
Glotka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Glotka.
Glotka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Glotka catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Collins. That snapped Glotka's head back.
Collins tried to score with a low kick but Glotka checks it.
Glotka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Glotka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glotka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Glotka is proving a slippery customer.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Logen Glotka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Collins lands with a hook. Glotka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins scores with a leg kick.
Glotka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glotka misses with a leg kick.
Collins checks the leg kick.
Glotka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Glotka missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Glotka as Collins tries to tie him up.
Glotka trying to land knees to the body.
Glotka throws an elbow but it misses.
Collins is stalling here.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glotka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Collins stalls.
Glotka slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Collins dodges an elbow strike from Glotka.
Glotka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Collins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Collins checks the leg kick.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
Glotka dives in and scores a takedown into Collins's guard.
Glotka throws a strike but Collins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Glotka. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glotka wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Glotka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Collins advances to half guard.
Collins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glotka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Glotka.
Collins wants to control from the top but Glotka keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glotka pulls Collins in to control the position.
Glotka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logen Glotka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Collins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Collins swings widly with a right hand
and Glotka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glotka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Collins throws a right hand that Glotka ducks under and follows up with a left that Glotka also avoids with ease.
Collins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Glotka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Glotka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Glotka moves out of range easily.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Glotka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glotka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Glotka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glotka throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Glotka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Collins moves out of range as Glotka throws a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Glotka shoots in.
Vinnie Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logen Glotka.
Glotka tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
Glotka lands with a slapping head kick.
Logen Glotka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Collins moves away from the strike by Glotka.
Glotka with a jab.
Collins is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glotka is stalking Collins. Collins circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Glotka, and it's lights out! Collins really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logen Glotka!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Logen Glotka made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Run this Town. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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37
213 lbs
28 - 17 - 0 |
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30
221 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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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
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Jones!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carter.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carter as he avoids it easily.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Shawn Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Jones.
Carter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carter connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Paul Jones has been cut.
Shawn Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carter throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Carter had a free shot at his head there.
Jones is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Jones takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Carter sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Jones bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Carter!
A relieved looking Shawn Carter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semin Cuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuk has chosen Down - Bury Me In Smoke as his entrance music. Semin Cuk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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27
276 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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31
276 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Proudstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Semin Cuk!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cuk misses the jab.
Proudstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Proudstar checks it well.
Proudstar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crunch! Proudstar slams his shin into Cuk's torso.
Cuk thuds his shin into the meat of Proudstar's side.
Proudstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuk.
Cuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crunch! Cuk slams his shin into Proudstar's torso.
Proudstar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Semin Cuk has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cuk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cuk misses the jab.
Cuk tries to clinch up but Proudstar circles away and keeps his distance.
Proudstar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cuk throws a leg kick but Proudstar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuk misses with a head kick.
Proudstar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Proudstar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cuk is out of range.
Semin Cuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Proudstar digs a good hook to Cuk's body.
Cuk cracks Proudstar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Proudstar throws a leg kick
letting Cuk counter with a right hand.
Proudstar connects with an inside leg kick.
Proudstar throws a wild body kick that Cuk sees coming a mile off.
Proudstar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cuk's sensitive parts.
Proudstar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuk throws a sloppy head kick
and Proudstar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cuk!
Cuk looks winded!
Cuk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Proudstar connects with a decent elbow.
Proudstar 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.
Proudstar is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cuk looks calm but he's in trouble here. Proudstar gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cuk is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Proudstar lets go of the hold and Cuk can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Proudstar!
As James Proudstar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Tell brother Soyster me come for him next.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homer Simpson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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30
156 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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156 lbs
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Simpson .
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simpson cracks Dama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simpson throws a body kick that misses.
Simpson slips under a jab from Dama.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Simpson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dama takes a step back to recover.
Dama misses with a straight left.
Dama misses with a looping left.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Dama moved away.
Dama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simpson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Dama as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dama moves out of range as Simpson throws a body kick.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Homer Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dama throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Dama tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dama throws a lazy head kick
and Simpson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice body kick there by Simpson .
Simpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice jab there from Simpson .
Dama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Dama doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
Dama is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simpson 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dama moves into range and clinches up with Simpson .
Simpson wants to break free but Dama has control.
Dama has Simpson pressed against the cage, preventing Simpson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Dama keeps him there for the moment.
Dama misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
Simpson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dama.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genki Dama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dama lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simpson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Genki Dama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Dama moved away.
Dama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simpson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dama misses with a takedown attempt - Simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dama.
Dama throws a big shot that misses.
Dama is looking to score with low kicks.
Dama misses with a body shot.
Simpson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Dama throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Dama backing up. Dama nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Dama lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dama lands a leg kick that knocks Simpson off balance momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Simpson !
Dama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dama throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Simpson misses with a body kick.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dama.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simpson dodges the punch combination from Dama.
Dama has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Simpson .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Simpson coming out on top.
Simpson throws the kick towards the body but Dama avoids it.
Simpson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dama takes one to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simpson checks a leg kick.
A jab from Dama misses.
A lazy left from Simpson finds it's target.
Dama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Simpson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simpson lands with a hook. Dama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simpson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dama back to the cage. Simpson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick.
Dama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama dives in and grabs Simpson 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes down on Dama's head and hops out.
Dama shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Homer Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson cracks Dama with a good jab.
Simpson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dama needs to keep his hands up - Simpson had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Simpson .
Dama loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dama. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genki Dama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson lands a jab to the head.
Dama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simpson is able to avoid easily.
Simpson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a wild body kick that Dama sees coming a mile off.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dama.
Dama misses with a straight right.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dama.
Dama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dama is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Simpson wants to control but Dama is keeping busy.
Dama works his foot free and advances to mount.
Simpson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound.
Simpson tries to hold on but Dama postures up.
Dama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simpson tries to lock up and control but Dama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simpson regains half guard.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
Dama throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Dama sits in half guard.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dama is trying to control the action in half guard but Simpson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dama.
Simpson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dama is working away from the top position though.
Dama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dama prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Simpson keeping hold of Dama's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Homer Simpson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Simpson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Simpson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dama tries to clinch up.
Simpson scores with a body shot.
Dama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simpson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dama moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dama's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson .
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Dama is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dama.
A left lands for Dama.
Dama tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Dama shoots in.
Simpson connects with a crisp jab.
Dama misses the body punch
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simpson counters with a body kick.
Simpson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simpson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Dama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genki Dama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simpson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simpson throws a hook but Dama avoids it easily.
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Dama.
Simpson scores with a leg kick.
Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simpson blocks a low kick nicely.
Dama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
Dama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simpson with a nice cross.
Dama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simpson defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Simpson catches Dama right on the button with a cross.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simpson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dama.
Simpson looking for a sweep. Not yet Simpson , not yet.
Dama wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Dama landing some decent shots from guard.
Simpson controlling the position.
Genki Dama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dama postures up in Simpson 's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dama is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dama.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Homer Simpson .
I've got Simpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Simpson !
After winning the bout, Homer Simpson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hell Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osama Robins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Robins's choice of entrance music: Strippekikk. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hell Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Robins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rose counters with an inside leg kick.
Robins lands a head kick that stumbles Rose and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Hell Rose has been cut.
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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Robins wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Robins preventing the sweep.
Robins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robins landing with the ground and pound.
Rose 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.
Robins trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose wriggles free and stands up.
Rose blocks a head kick by Robins.
Hell Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rose lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rose. That one must have hurt.
Robins looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Rose throws a sloppy head kick and Robins moves out of range easily.
Rose lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rose throws a leg kick that is checked
and Robins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rose's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robins is controlling him.
Robins passes into half guard.
Robins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rose's head.
Rose is looking for a sweep. Robins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robins trying to control the action but Rose is working from the bottom.
Robins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rose blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robins.
Rose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robins on the ground.
Rose wants to improve his position but Robins is controlling well.
Rose tries to kick Robins off but Robins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Robins is nestled in close to Rose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose wants to get back to full guard but Robins has mounted him!
Rose is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Robins postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rose in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rose to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osama Robins!
Osama Robins 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 Karnak Mandazur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jie Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karnak Mandazur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jie Liu!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Mandazur misses
and Liu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mandazur won't be happy with that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mandazur is trying to control Liu's posture but Liu avoids it.
Mandazur is trying to get back to half guard.
Mandazur can't do much from the bottom here.
Mandazur is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Liu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mandazur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Liu off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu breaks Mandazur's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur has Liu pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liu postures up.
Mandazur controlling the position.
Mandazur controls Liu momentarily but Liu frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mandazur trying to control the position.
Karnak Mandazur has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Liu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mandazur misses with a body kick.
Karnak Mandazur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu lands with a good body shot.
Karnak Mandazur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Mandazur moved out of range.
Liu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mandazur's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandazur keeping moving, preventing Liu from controlling successfully.
Mandazur pulls Liu in close to prevent any damage.
Liu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mandazur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Liu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Liu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur keeping full guard, as Liu tries to pass.
Mandazur wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Liu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mandazur has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Karnak Mandazur.
Mandazur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Liu throws a series of punches but Mandazur moves out of range.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandazur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Mandazur.
Mandazur scores with a nice right hand.
Mandazur clinches with his opponent.
Mandazur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Liu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mandazur lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Liu blocks a body shot from Mandazur.
Mandazur scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from Liu.
Mandazur misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandazur working aggressively here.
Liu is leaning against Mandazur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mandazur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jie Liu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Liu shoots in for a takedown but Mandazur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Liu misses with a hook
and Mandazur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mandazur delivers a nice body kick.
Mandazur swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Mandazur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandazur takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mandazur misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Mandazur connects with an inside leg kick.
Mandazur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mandazur's hands.
Mandazur is looking to chop away at Liu's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur thuds a left hand into Liu's body.
Liu misses with a hook
and Mandazur counters with a two punch combo.
Mandazur throws a body kick that misses.
Mandazur drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandazur works Liu's body with a nice hook.
Mandazur cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mandazur is fending him off so far but Liu persists. Nope, Mandazur circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandazur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liu.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Mandazur.
Karnak Mandazur is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandazur lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mandazur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liu can pounce on him.
Mandazur cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Mandazur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mandazur avoids a kick to the body.
Mandazur tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Mandazur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mandazur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Mandazur misses with a body kick.
Mandazur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mandazur looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur throws a body kick that misses.
Mandazur is looking to wear down Liu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mandazur wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Liu misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karnak Mandazur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jie Liu.
Mandazur connects with an inside leg kick.
Liu throws a body kick that misses
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Mandazur.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandazur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mandazur moves away from the strike by Liu.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Liu needs to keep his hands up - Mandazur had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur misses with a hook to the body
so Liu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandazur looking to control.
Liu being controlled here momentarily.
Liu cracks Mandazur with a solid left hand.
Liu trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandazur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liu being controlled here momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Liu looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karnak Mandazur dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mandazur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandazur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Liu.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Mandazur.
Mandazur moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Mandazur is out of range.
Liu clobbers Mandazur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mandazur wants to clinch.
Mandazur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Liu at a distance.
Liu is looking to score with low kicks.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mandazur.
Mandazur lands a glancing blow to the side of Liu's head.
Mandazur misses with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Liu.
Mandazur staying out of range there.
Liu gets tackled into the cage by Mandazur. Mandazur maintains the clinch.
Liu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Mandazur misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
Mandazur lands a nice uppercut.
Mandazur blocking some punches.
Mandazur misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandazur misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mandazur fails to land.
Mandazur lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mandazur.
Mandazur throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Mandazur struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Mandazur swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mandazur blocks a body shot from Liu.
Mandazur misses with the head strike.
Mandazur has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
Liu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mandazur up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mandazur.
Mandazur pushes Liu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandazur has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mandazur fails to land.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandazur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandazur lands a hook that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Mandazur prevents a body shot from Liu.
Mandazur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandazur throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Mandazur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mandazur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mandazur.
Liu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liu tries to break free but Mandazur pushes him back against the cage.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Mandazur controls the action.
Mandazur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandazur lands with a light punch inside.
Liu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mandazur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Liu blocking some punches.
Mandazur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mandazur misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu tries to break the clinch but Mandazur is controlling the position.
Mandazur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu prevents a body shot from Mandazur.
Mandazur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Liu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karnak Mandazur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mandazur 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karnak Mandazur!
Karnak Mandazur is the new lightweight champion!
Karnak Mandazur thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Tobin / El Cargo. Daniel Speed has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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217 lbs
25 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Speed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elliot Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed scores with a head kick. Saunders tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Elliot Saunders has been cut.
Elliot Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saunders jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Speed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saunders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Speed pinned against the cage. Speed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saunders jabs Speed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Speed thumps Saunders with a low kick.
Speed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Speed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saunders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Speed scores with a leg kick.
Saunders throws an off balance right hand
and Speed makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saunders really felt that one!
Saunders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saunders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Speed can pounce on him.
Saunders looks winded!
Saunders doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saunders shoots in but Speed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Speed tenderised Saunders's leg. Saunders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Speed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Speed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saunders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Speed's waist but Speed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saunders off to one side.
Daniel Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Saunders.
Saunders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Speed lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saunders backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speed lands a big head kick that sends Saunders tumbling to the mat! Speed takes a step backwards and waves Saunders back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Speed thows a body kick. Saunders tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Speed closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Saunders! Speed dives in looking to finish! Saunders is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Speed!
Daniel Speed retains his light heavyweight title!
Daniel Speed 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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