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INY 97 Xii vs Alotadik PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Von Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rebel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. If you want blood, you got it by AC/DC kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Von Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer misses the jab.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Hammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hammer tries to get out of the position.
Johnson throws a strike but Hammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hammer wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson is controlling Hammer's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Von Hammer.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hammer dives on top into guard.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rebel Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer misses with a double jab.
Von Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hammer to score with a decent uppercut.
Hammer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Hammer avoids it well.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Von Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rebel Johnson.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Hammer manages to get underhooks.
Hammer is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Johnson 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.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hammer swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hammer down to the mat. Hammer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Von Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rebel Johnson.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammer throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Hammer didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rebel Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson stands up over Hammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hammer's hands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hammer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Hammer.
Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control Hammer's posture but Hammer avoids it.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Hammer drags him back down.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Hammer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hammer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Hammer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Hammer defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Von Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson trying to advance position but Hammer counters by regaining guard.
Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Rebel Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Hammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammer manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Hammer's guard.
Johnson postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebel Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rebel Johnson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rebel Johnson thanked Steel Penn's All 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samir Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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196 lbs
6 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samir Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason White!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White connects with a solid leg kick.
Oliva checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by White.
Oliva moves out of range of the body kick.
White throws a chopping leg kick but Oliva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oliva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oliva throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Oliva scores with a kick to the body.
Oliva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva moves out of range of the body kick.
Oliva tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliva blocks a head kick by White.
Oliva throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Oliva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White blocks a head kick by Oliva.
Oliva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White throws a head kick but Oliva moves out of range.
White throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva motions for White to come forward. Oliva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
White throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
White blocks a head kick by Oliva.
White is looking to land body kicks.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oliva throws a quick inside leg kick.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White throws a push kick but Oliva slaps the foot to one side.
White looks to land a left hand but Oliva moved out of range nicely.
Oliva walks into a jab.
White tries a low kick but Oliva avoids it.
White avoids the head kick by Oliva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a head kick that half lands.
White takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oliva throws a low kick, looking for White's leg but White calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from White misses.
A low kick from White misses
and Oliva counters with a head kick that drops White to the mat! White scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
White is rocked!
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliva. Oliva obviously looking to wear him down.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliva finish him?
Oliva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
White looks winded!
White takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oliva feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
A solid body kick from Oliva.
Oliva throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
White has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Oliva.
White checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oliva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
White looks to throw the jab but Oliva is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
White throws a leg kick that misses.
Oliva misses with a head kick.
Oliva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliva throws a low kick but White avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
White throws a nice head kick!
Oliva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but White checks it well.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Oliva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oliva throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by White. That's going to slow Oliva down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Oliva - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oliva. That's going to slow White down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oliva.
Oliva checks the leg kick.
White has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Oliva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick from Oliva.
Whack! Oliva lands a heavy head kick that drops White. The ref tackles Oliva to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because White was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Samir Oliva!
An out of breath Samir Oliva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artur Grygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grygiel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sobota- Za damski h.... Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Grygiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Black!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black stuffs the takedown.
Grygiel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Grygiel or perhaps it was just good defense by Black which made him look bad.
Grygiel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Black stuns Grygiel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grygiel gets a clinch.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grygiel is defending well for now.
Black is trying to break the clinch but Grygiel has him pressed against the cage.
Black is trying to break the clinch but Grygiel is controlling him.
Grygiel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grygiel has Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Grygiel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Grygiel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grygiel goes for a double leg but Black avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Black continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Grygiel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grygiel manages to pull guard.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's 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!
Black showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grygiel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Black wants to control from the top but Grygiel keeps moving.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Grygiel has wrist control.
Black trying to control but Grygiel is working from the bottom.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Grygiel blocks nicely.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grygiel keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Grygiel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grygiel pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
Grygiel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Black is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Black takes a knee right on the jaw!
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grygiel.
Grygiel with a poor takedown
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grygiel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grygiel misses with a takedown
and Black holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grygiel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.
Grygiel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Grygiel misses with a takedown attempt - Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grygiel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Grygiel dodges the punch combination from Black.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Grygiel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Black scores with a body shot.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grygiel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grygiel tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Grygiel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grygiel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black dives in and grabs Grygiel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grygiel pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Grygiel tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Grygiel moves out of range of the strikes.
Grygiel is looking to clinch.
Black forces Grygiel back against the cage and clinches.
Black looking to stall.
Black breaks the clinch.
Black has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grygiel misses the shot to the body.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grygiel moves away.
Grygiel is looking to clinch.
Grygiel doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Grygiel doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Grygiel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grygiel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Black will feel that in the morning.
Grygiel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Black sprawls well. Black wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grygiel gets slowly back to his feet.
Black is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grygiel rather than just go for the knockout.
Grygiel misses with a takedown attempt - Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Black will probably get the nod.
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.
Black lands with a nice body punch.
Black getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck for Grygiel with that takedown attempt.
Grygiel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grygiel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grygiel wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grygiel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grygiel is keeping the position for now.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Grygiel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grygiel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No luck for Grygiel with that takedown attempt.
Grygiel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grygiel wants it to stay on the feet.
Black works Grygiel's body with a nice hook.
Grygiel blocks the body kick.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Black throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grygiel misses with a straight right.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grygiel moves away.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Grygiel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grygiel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grygiel at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
Black tries to clinch up but Grygiel circles away and keeps his distance.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Good exchange - Black coming out on top.
Black throws the left hand but Grygiel avoids the punch easily.
Black gets caught napping as Grygiel dives in and scores a takedown. Black manages to retain guard.
Black working a defensive guard here.
Grygiel postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Grygiel distracts Black with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black wants to sweep here but Grygiel controlling him for the moment.
Black keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grygiel postures up.
Black wants to sweep here but Grygiel controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grygiel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black misses with a hook.
Black stuffs the takedown.
Black misses with a hook.
Black tests Grygiel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Black goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Black bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grygiel's head backwards.
Grygiel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grygiel wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel slips a straight right by Black.
Grygiel tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Black slips under a jab.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black misses with a body kick.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grygiel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grygiel moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black misses with the combination.
Artur Grygiel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grygiel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Black is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grygiel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Grygiel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Grygiel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Black drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Grygiel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Grygiel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Black is controlling him.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Grygiel wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Black trying to control but Grygiel is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grygiel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Black trying to control but Grygiel is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grygiel is on top in guard.
Grygiel trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grygiel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black working a defensive guard here.
John Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grygiel distracts Black with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grygiel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grygiel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grygiel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grygiel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Black trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grygiel won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Grygiel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Grygiel slips the punch.
Grygiel keeps the fight on the outside.
Black misses with a head kick.
Grygiel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black tries to clinch but Grygiel is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black misses with a straight left.
Grygiel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
John Black is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Black gets underhooks to prevent Grygiel's takedown attempt.
Black wants to break free but Grygiel has control.
Black stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel breaks from the clinch.
Grygiel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Black tries to pull guard but Grygiel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grygiel is trying to force a seperation but Black has the dominant position.
Grygiel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grygiel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Artur Grygiel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grygiel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grygiel tightens his grip and picks Black up, before dumping him to the ground. Black manages to land in guard.
Black being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black wants to sweep here but Grygiel controlling him for the moment.
Black controls Grygiel momentarily but Grygiel frees himself.
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 Artur Grygiel.
I think Black 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Black!
Our winner, John Black, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Jin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kserkses Milas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milas has chosen This Is Sparta (10hrs) as his entrance music. Kserkses Milas has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Jin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kserkses Milas!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Milas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Milas misses with an uppercut.
Milas misses with a body shot.
Milas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Milas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jin. Jin obviously looking to wear him down.
Milas cracks a nice hook into Jin's ribs.
Milas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jin works the jab nicely.
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!
Milas throws a head kick that misses.
Jin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Milas will feel that in the morning.
Jin lands a right hook to the body.
Milas throws a hook to the side of Jin's head but Jin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Milas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jin looks to land a body kick but Milas moved away.
Milas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Milas misses the body punch
and Jin counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin pushes Milas up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jin taking a breather.
Milas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jin is trying to maintain the position but Milas is very close to passing his half guard.
Jin wants to get back to his feet.
Milas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jin's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jin wants to get back to his feet.
Jin is trying to control but can't.
Milas seems to be working for a kimura but Jin defends the submission attempt.
Jin is controlling Milas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Milas thows a huge punch but Jin dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jin is looking to improve his position.
Jin regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jin controls Milas momentarily but Milas frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Milas.
Jin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Immortals Fight Camp that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jin wants to stand and escape but Milas is having none of it.
Jin looking for a sweep. Not yet Jin, not yet.
Milas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jin!
Jin stands up and beckons Milas to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jin blocks the body kick.
Milas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jin.
Milas looks for a takedown but Jin sprawls well.
Milas connects with a solid leg kick.
Milas checks the leg kick.
Jin misses with a low kick.
Jin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milas lands with a nice body punch.
Milas walks into a jab.
Milas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jin moves away.
Kserkses Milas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Milas misses
and Jin counters with a big head kick but Milas shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milas throws a chopping leg kick but Jin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jin moves out of range of the body kick from Milas.
Milas looks to land a left hand but Jin moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Milas misses with a hook
and Jin counters with a right hand to the body.
Jin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Milas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Milas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jin has time to react.
Milas throws a body punch but Jin moves out of range.
Jin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milas.
Jin is looking to slow Milas down with leg kicks.
Milas misses with a combination
and Jin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milas dips to his left and cracks Jin with an uppercut!
Jin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Milas avoids the head kick by Jin.
Milas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jin is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Jin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Milas.
Some bone on bone action there as Milas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Milas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Jin misses.
Milas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Milas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Milas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Milas misses the shot to the body.
Milas lands a high kick!
Jin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Jin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Milas throws a front kick that sends Jin stumbling back into the cage.
Jin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milas looks for the body kick but Jin saw that one coming.
Jin throws a leg kick but Milas moved away.
Jin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jin tries to clinch up but Milas circles away and keeps his distance.
Milas misses with a head kick.
Jin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Milas lands a nice shot that snaps Jin's head back.
Jin connects with an inside leg kick.
Jin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Milas is able to avoid easily.
Jin throws out a loose jab but Milas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Milas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Milas.
Ryu Jin is winning the standup battle so far.
Milas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Milas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin.
Jin takes a kick 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!
Milas throws out a leg kick but Jin moves out of range and Milas only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milas moves out of range of the leg kick from Jin.
Jin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ryu Jin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Milas is out of range.
Jin dips to his left and cracks Milas with an uppercut!
Jin avoids the head kick by Milas.
That kick from Jin tenderised Milas's leg. Milas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Milas throws the left hand but Jin avoids the punch easily.
Jin looks to land a body kick but Milas moved away.
Milas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jin lands a right hook to the body.
Jin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Milas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jin misses with a body shot.
Jin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Milas lands a head kick. Jin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jin tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jin wants to slow Milas down by chopping away at his legs.
Milas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Milas drops his shoulder and cracks Jin with a huge uppercut! Jin goes down! Can Milas finish him?
Jin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oh Jin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milas throwing strikes but missing.
Milas throws a big right hand that misses.
Milas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Milas is breathing heavily.
Jin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Milas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Milas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Milas passes into half guard.
Kserkses Milas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Milas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Milas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jin is just riding it out for now. Milas eventually gives up the hold.
Milas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jin tries to get to full guard but Milas has control of the leg.
Milas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jin seems to have got his legs back now.
Milas prevents Jin from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Milas wants to work for an arm triangle but Jin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jin is trying to stand back up but Milas is controlling him
Milas seems to be looking for submissions.
Jin tries to roll over but Milas keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jin sees it coming and defends easily.
Jin regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kserkses Milas 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! This is the final round!
Milas throws a body punch but Jin moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jin.
Milas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milas.
A head kick misses from Jin.
Milas stuns Jin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jin feints and then cracks Milas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Milas down.
Jin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jin scores with a push kick.
Jin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Milas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Milas misses
and Jin counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milas tries to move into range but Jin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jin, right into the meat.
Milas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milas throws a body punch but Jin moves out of range.
Jin avoids the head kick by Milas.
Milas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milas connects with a body shot that sends Jin's belly button to the back.
Jin scores with a head kick.
Milas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Milas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jin. Jin obviously looking to wear him down.
Milas avoids the body shot from Jin.
Nice straight punches there by Milas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Milas.
Jin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jin throws a body punch but Milas moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jin. Milas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milas blocks a head kick by Jin.
Milas lands with a nice body punch.
Jin is looking to wear down Milas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Milas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milas tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jin throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Milas is defended easily by Jin.
Milas takes a swing at Jin's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Milas blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jin.
Nice takedown defense from Jin. No joy for Milas on that attempt.
Ryu Jin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kserkses Milas.
Milas shoots in and bounces Jin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jin controlling Milas's posture.
Jin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Milas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jin.
Jin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Milas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Milas has Jin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jin trying to stall but Milas improves his position.
Milas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jin.
Milas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Milas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Milas has Jin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milas avoids it.
Milas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Milas wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milas wants a takedown.
Jin managing to block the knees to the body from Milas.
Milas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jin avoiding damage as Milas throws knees to the body.
Jin taking a breather.
Milas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A hook to the body from Jin.
Milas goes for a takedown attempt but Jin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milas takes a swing at Jin's ribcage but misses.
Jin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jin throws a sloppy head kick and Milas moves out of range easily.
Milas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Jin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jin 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Jin!
Ryu Jin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramus Arthanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthanier comes into a darkened arena with his song building. P.O.D. - Boom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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188 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramus Arthanier!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Portier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arthanier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Portier blocks an uppercut.
Arthanier misses with an elbow strike.
Arthanier lands with a right to the head.
Portier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arthanier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Arthanier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arthanier blocks a head kick by Portier.
Portier misses with a few strikes there.
Arthanier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Portier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Arthanier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Portier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arthanier breaks from the clinch.
Portier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arthanier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arthanier moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Portier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Portier. Arthanier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portier scores with a head kick.
It looks like Ramus Arthanier has been cut.
Portier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Portier slips under a jab from Arthanier.
Portier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Arthanier counters with a straight right hand.
Arthanier gets tackled into the cage by Portier. Portier maintains the clinch.
Arthanier blocks an uppercut.
Portier breaks from the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Arthanier blocks the low kick.
Portier throws a jab when Arthanier was well out of range.
Portier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arthanier.
Portier moves in looking to clinch but Arthanier pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arthanier. Portier shrugs it off though.
Arthanier throws the left hand but Portier avoids the punch easily.
Portier throws a hook to the side of Arthanier's head but Arthanier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Portier throws a series of punches but Arthanier moves out of range.
Arthanier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portier.
Portier needs to keep his hands up - Arthanier had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Portier misses with an uppercut. Arthanier saw that one coming.
Arthanier looks to throw the jab but Portier is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arthanier blocks a head kick by Portier.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Portier!
Portier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Arthanier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portier moves away.
Portier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Portier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arthanier throws a big shot that misses.
Portier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Portier duly obliges.
Portier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arthanier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arthanier avoids the head kick by Portier.
Portier throws a head kick that misses.
Portier throws a lazy right hand but Arthanier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Portier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Portier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arthanier misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Portier digs a good body shot into Arthanier's ribs.
Portier tries to clinch there but Arthanier circles away.
Portier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arthanier avoids the head kick by Portier.
Arthanier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Portier.
Arthanier is looking to score with low kicks.
Arthanier tries a low kick but Portier avoids it.
Arthanier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Portier throws a head kick but Arthanier moves out of range.
Arthanier thows a body shot but no joy.
Arthanier connects with a single shot there.
Some wild striking there from Arthanier.
Portier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arthanier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Portier lands with a kick to the temple. Arthanier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Portier looks for the body kick but Arthanier saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arthanier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Portier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Arthanier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Portier looks to land a body kick but Arthanier moved away.
Portier tries to clinch up
and Arthanier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Portier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arthanier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Portier.
Arthanier keeps the fight on the outside.
Portier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arthanier blocks a head kick by Portier.
Portier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arthanier.
Arthanier checks a leg kick nicely.
Arthanier looks to land a combination. Portier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arthanier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Portier wants to clinch.
Arthanier lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramus Arthanier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramus Arthanier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Portier is looking to clinch but Arthanier is avoiding it.
Portier throws the kick towards the body but Arthanier avoids it.
Arthanier misses with a body kick.
Arthanier fails to land with a series of punches.
Portier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Portier is looking to clinch.
Portier takes a swing at Arthanier's ribcage but misses.
Portier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arthanier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Portier. Arthanier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arthanier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Portier can pounce on him.
Portier misses with a head kick.
Arthanier avoids the head kick by Portier.
Portier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arthanier circles away quickly and effectively.
Portier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramus Arthanier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arthanier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portier throws a head kick but Arthanier moves out of range.
Arthanier blocks a head kick by Portier.
Arthanier throws a low kick but Portier moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arthanier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Portier is looking to clinch.
Portier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arthanier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Portier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arthanier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Portier loads up on a big right hand but Arthanier slips the punch.
A lazy left from Portier finds it's target.
Portier misses with a double jab.
Portier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arthanier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Portier is out of range.
Arthanier swats away the attempt to clinch by Portier.
Portier tries to clinch but Arthanier moves out of range.
Arthanier avoids the head kick by Portier.
Arthanier throws a hook to the side of Portier's head but Portier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Portier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Portier checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arthanier.
Portier moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Portier avoiding damage as Arthanier throws knees to the body.
Portier blocking some punches.
Arthanier misses with a knee strike.
Arthanier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good body shot from Portier.
Arthanier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arthanier lands a left hand.
Arthanier blocking some punches.
Arthanier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portier lands a left hand.
Portier looking to slow down the pace here.
Portier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Arthanier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Portier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arthanier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arthanier.
Portier can't find room to land a body shot as Arthanier controls the action.
Arthanier blocks an uppercut.
Arthanier leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arthanier.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Portier has a couple of punches blocked by Arthanier.
A short right from Arthanier on the inside.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Linkin Portier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Portier.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Portier has Arthanier pushed against the cage.
Arthanier misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier is working Portier over against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Arthanier.
Portier wants to stall.
Portier takes a shot to the head.
Arthanier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Portier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arthanier lands an elbow just above Portier 's eye.
Arthanier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arthanier working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Portier.
Portier misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arthanier.
Arthanier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Portier misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Portier moves out of range of the leg kick from Arthanier.
Arthanier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arthanier swings for the body but Portier moves out of range.
Portier throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramus Arthanier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ramus Arthanier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Arthanier scores with a jab. Portier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arthanier throws a lazy right hand but Portier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arthanier punishes Portier's body with a nice straight punch.
Portier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arthanier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Portier wants to land a leg kick but Arthanier is out of range.
Portier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arthanier.
Arthanier lands with a good body shot.
Arthanier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Arthanier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arthanier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Arthanier thumps Portier with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Portier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier throws a solid leg kick but Arthanier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Portier.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Portier.
Portier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Portier clinches up with Arthanier and pushes him back against the cage.
Arthanier missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arthanier as Portier tries to tie him up.
Arthanier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Arthanier avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
Arthanier connects with a nasty looking knee right to Portier's face.
Arthanier swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arthanier tries a body shot but Portier blocks it.
Arthanier throws an elbow that misses.
Arthanier is trying to break the clinch but Portier has him pressed against the cage.
Arthanier blocks a body shot from Portier.
Portier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portier swings wildly with an uppercut but Arthanier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Portier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arthanier looks to score with a jab to the body but Portier is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portier ducks right into an uppercut from Arthanier.
Portier feints a jab promting Arthanier to slip. Portier then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arthanier slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Portier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arthanier finds it's way round the side to connect with Portier's head.
Arthanier throws a body punch but Portier moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portier scores with a head kick. Arthanier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Portier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arthanier scores with a nice strike.
Portier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arthanier thumps Portier with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Arthanier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Portier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Portier looks to throw the jab but Arthanier is out of range.
Arthanier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Portier moves into the clinch successfully.
Arthanier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Portier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arthanier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Portier.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arthanier lands a really nice looking cross but Portier seems unphased.
Arthanier blocks a head kick by Portier.
Portier clinches up with Arthanier and pushes him back against the cage.
Arthanier pushes Portier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Portier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arthanier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Portier misses with a straight right.
Arthanier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Portier has time to react.
Portier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Portier misses with a kick to the body.
Portier drops his hands momentarily and Arthanier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arthanier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Portier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Portier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Portier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Arthanier counters with a low kick, right behind Portier 's knee.
Arthanier closes the distance and pushes Portier back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Arthanier avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
Arthanier connects with a knee to the head.
Portier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arthanier breaks the clinch.
Linkin Portier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Portier is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramus Arthanier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arthanier throws a front kick that sends Portier stumbling back into the cage.
Portier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arthanier.
Arthanier scoring well with a low kick there.
Arthanier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Portier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arthanier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Portier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Arthanier lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Portier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Portier misses with a kick to the body.
Portier wants to slow Arthanier down by chopping away at his legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arthanier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Portier - the referee stops the clock and Arthanier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Portier. Arthanier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramus Arthanier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arthanier 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramus Arthanier!
Ramus Arthanier bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Jurri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Slum Village - Look At Yo Face. Jurri has chosen Rising Darkness as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kari Jurri!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurri misses with a low kick.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jurri is rocked!
Crack! Brown connects with the perfect overhand right and Jurri falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Brown!
A relieved looking Danny Brown 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 Stan Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Burton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ric Flair!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flair counters with an outside leg kick.
Stan Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burton throws a shot from downtown. Flair moves away and avoids it.
Flair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flair ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Burton looks to clinch
and Flair counters with a body kick that stops Burton in his tracks momentarily.
Burton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burton looks to clinch
and Flair counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burton misses with a hook. Flair ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Burton. That snapped Flair'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!
Burton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flair ducks right into an uppercut from Burton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flair swats away the attempt to clinch by Burton.
Burton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flair, pushing him back against the cage.
Flair tries to work over Burton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flair takes a shot to the head.
Flair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Burton.
Burton has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
Burton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flair is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Flair is working Burton over against the cage.
Flair holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Burton stalling in the clinch but Flair improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Flair.
Flair tries a body shot but Burton blocks it.
Burton is leaning against Flair and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burton wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burton.
Flair tries to stall but Burton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flair displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burton up against the cage.
Burton throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
Burton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burton.
Flair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burton.
Burton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair tries to work over Burton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burton as Flair tries to tie him up.
Flair avoiding damage.
Flair working aggressively here.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Burton controls the action.
Flair looking to slow down the pace here.
Burton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Flair blocking some punches.
Burton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flair blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Flair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burton backwards.
Burton blocks a body shot from Flair.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flair's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Burton fails to land.
Burton lands a shoulder strike.
Burton is stalling here.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burton has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
Burton has Flair pushed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Burton as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burton misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Burton fails to land.
Burton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Burton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Flair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burton.
Burton misses with a wild body shot.
Burton throws the left hand but Flair avoids the punch easily.
Burton throws a big shot that misses.
Burton wants to clinch
and Flair counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flair. Burton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burton lands with a cross.
Flair misses with a body kick.
Burton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flair is out of range and Burton settles back down.
Stan Burton is winning the standup battle so far.
Burton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flair. Flair obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Burton does no damage.
Burton jabs Flair right on the nose. Flair blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton throws a looping overhand right but Flair ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton tries to clinch but Flair moves out of range.
Burton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Burton wants to clinch
enabling Flair to counter with a crisp jab.
Burton tries to clinch but Flair is having none of it.
Burton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burton tries to clinch up.
Burton wants to clinch
and Flair counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Flair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Flair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flair counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flair counters with a body kick that stops Burton in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flair keeps the fight on the outside.
Flair takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burton closes the distance and clinches.
Burton misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flair lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stan Burton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burton misses with a body punch.
Burton throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
Burton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flair's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flair.
Flair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Burton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Burton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flair working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Burton.
Flair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burton lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Flair.
Burton scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Flair.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burton throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Burton controls his hands.
Flair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burton misses with some punches.
Flair blocking some punches.
Burton misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Flair.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burton throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burton tries to stall but Flair uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Burton.
Burton lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Burton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Burton darts in trying to clinch
and Flair counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burton thinking.
Burton tries to clinch up but Flair circles away and keeps his distance.
Burton tries to clinch
and Flair counters with a nice kick to the body.
Flair thumps Burton with a low kick.
Flair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flair throws the kick towards the body but Burton avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton misses with an uppercut.
Burton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flair slips a jab from Burton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burton tries to clinch up.
Burton misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flair thumps Burton with a low kick.
Flair misses with a body kick.
Burton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Flair cracks the inside of Burton's front leg.
Burton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton is looking to clinch but Flair is avoiding it.
Flair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burton throws a poor cross that misses
and Flair counters with a low kick, right behind Burton 's knee.
Flair jabs at Burton's body.
Flair looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ric Flair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair connects with a right hand. Burton shakes it off.
Flair connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flair lands a head shot.
Flair closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Burton! Flair dives in looking to finish! Burton 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 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ric Flair!
After winning the bout, Ric Flair 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 Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nichi Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Dappy - Good Intentions. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nichi Hong!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Hong moved away.
Nice defenses there by Hong.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Hong moved away.
Hong throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Hong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Hong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Hong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hong.
Hong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hong defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Hong looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Hong avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov is looking to chop away at Hong's legs.
Hong looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Hong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Hong's body.
Hong 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.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hong has time to react.
Hong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kersikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Hong moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Hong.
It looks like Vlad Kersikov has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Hong misses with a hook.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Hong misses with a looping left.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov tries to clinch up.
Good standup being displayed there by Hong as he connects with a hook.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hong counters with a low kick, right behind Kersikov 's knee.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hong throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Hong.
Hong throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hong. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Hong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hong is able to avoid easily.
Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Hong.
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Hong throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Hong is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hong cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Hong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov clinches up against the cage.
Hong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hong controls his hands.
Kersikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks with his arms.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Hong.
Kersikov jumps guard but Hong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hong blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hong controls his hands.
Kersikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nichi Hong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov'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.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Hong's leg but Hong calmly moves out of range.
Hong connects with a body shot.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Hong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hong throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov tests Hong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hong connects with a leg kick. Kersikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hong throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Kersikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kersikov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Kersikov takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Hong. Beautiful body shot.
Hong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
Hong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov defending well as Hong loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Hong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hong throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Hong misses.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Hong throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Hong there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Hong checks it.
Hong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hong throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hong lands with a nice body punch.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hong. Hong obviously looking to wear him down.
Hong connects with a solid leg kick.
Hong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Hong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Hong keeps the fight on the outside.
Hong is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov rushes Hong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Kersikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Hong won't want to take too many of those.
Hong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov working Hong over with knees to the body.
Hong is breathing heavily.
Hong tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Hong being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hong to keep the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Kersikov.
Hong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body.
Kersikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov is trying to stall.
Kersikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov breaks the clinch.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov'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.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hong.
Nichi Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hong throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Hong connects with a body shot.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Hong.
Kersikov clinches.
Nice body punch from Hong - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Kersikov stalling against the cage.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov digs a right hand into Hong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hong's gas tank.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hong controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hong tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vlad Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov works on Hong's body with a couple of short punches.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov pulls Hong into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong wants to get up but he can't break Kersikov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nichi Hong.
Nice defenses there by Hong.
Hong takes one on the button.
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!
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hong is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Hong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hong's sensitive parts.
Hong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses
and Hong counters with a thumping low kick.
Hong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Hong moves out of range.
Kersikov tests Hong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov moves into range and clinches up with Hong.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong tries to circle away but Kersikov has him pinned against the cage.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short uppercut from Hong.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but Hong holds him up against the cage and eventually Kersikov drops back down to his feet.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hong is working Kersikov over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hong scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
Hong missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kersikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Hong moved out of range.
Kersikov throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily.
Kersikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hong with a hook.
Hong cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Hong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hong throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Hong avoids a kick to the body.
Hong scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Hong.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Hong misses with a hook.
Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Hong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hong.
Hong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hong misses with a hook.
Kersikov jabs Hong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hong with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Good shot there by Hong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Hong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Hong moves out of range.
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Hong.
Hong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Hong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Hong throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov defending well as Hong loads up on a big left hand.
Hong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hong.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Hong lands with a nice body kick.
Hong throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nichi Hong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hong misses with a body kick.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hong throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Hong misses.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov has closed the distance and engaged Hong in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Hong improves position.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov tries to stall but Hong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hong lands with a short shot to the head.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Kersikov jumps guard but Hong stands there with Kersikov around his waist. Kersikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Hong managing to block the knees to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Hong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kersikov or not.
Hong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to pull the fight into his 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!
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Hong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kersikov's face.
Hong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hong controls his hands.
Kersikov leaning against his opponent.
Hong working aggressively here.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong tries to break the clinch but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Kersikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Hong.
Hong lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hong blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov stalling the fight.
Kersikov jumps guard but Hong stands there with Kersikov around his waist. Kersikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Hong blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Hong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nichi Hong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nichi Hong!
Nichi Hong is the new welterweight champion!
Nichi Hong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taco Bueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Sykloni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sykloni is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by David Arkenstone - Carrickfergus. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taco Bueno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Sykloni!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykloni lands a leg kick that knocks Bueno off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Sykloni. Beautiful body shot.
Bueno throws a body punch but Sykloni moves out of range.
Bueno stuns Sykloni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sykloni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bueno tries to clinch but Sykloni is having none of it.
Bueno feints and as Sykloni raises his hands in defense, Bueno changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sykloni looking for a guillotine here but Bueno defends easily.
Bueno pushes down on Sykloni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sykloni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bueno pulls his head out easily.
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!
Bueno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sykloni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bueno throwing shots but Sykloni is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bueno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bueno is looking to take a break and control but Sykloni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykloni trying to control here.
Sykloni keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bueno wants to pass to mount but Sykloni is defending the position.
Bueno 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.
Sykloni wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bueno is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bueno is nestled in close to Sykloni, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykloni tries to get to full guard but Bueno has control of the leg.
Sykloni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bueno is looking to take a break and control but Sykloni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bueno is really struggling to control Sykloni but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sykloni manages to get to full guard.
Bueno working some strikes from top position.
Bueno tries to free his leg and advance position but Sykloni is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sykloni controlling Bueno's posture.
Sykloni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bueno trying to control but Sykloni is working from the bottom.
Sykloni is looking to sweep but instead, Bueno has passed into half guard.
Bueno trying to control from half guard but Sykloni is working away.
Bueno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sykloni's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sykloni manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bueno working some strikes from top position.
Sykloni keeping moving, preventing Bueno from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Sykloni has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni wants to sweep but no luck.
Bueno trying to control but Sykloni is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykloni is trying to keep Bueno in close.
Bueno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bueno postures up and lands a big shot to Sykloni's brow.
Sykloni is trying to keep Bueno in close.
Bueno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sykloni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bueno cracks Sykloni with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sykloni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bueno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sykloni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco Bueno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bueno lands with an overhand left.
Bueno looks for a takedown but Sykloni sprawls well.
Bueno misses with a series of wild punches.
Bueno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bueno walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sykloni.
Sykloni throws a sloppy head kick and Bueno moves out of range easily.
Bueno throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bueno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bueno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bueno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bueno throwing strikes from guard but Sykloni blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykloni has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bueno is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sykloni.
Sykloni is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sykloni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bueno.
Bueno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sykloni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bueno pulls his head out easily.
Sykloni wants to improve his position but Bueno is controlling well.
Sykloni trying to control but Bueno postures up.
Sykloni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sykloni.
Bueno working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueno trying to control but Sykloni is working from the bottom.
Bueno with a nice head shot there.
Bueno trying to control but Sykloni is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bueno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sykloni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bueno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sykloni's head.
Sykloni throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bueno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sykloni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bueno has managed to get both his arms back between Sykloni's legs - danger averted.
Bueno looking to pass the guard.
Bueno stopping the sweep attempt from Sykloni.
Bueno scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno looking to pass the guard.
Bueno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bueno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sykloni manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bueno is trying to escape the mount.
Taco Bueno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni trying to control but Bueno is having none of it.
Bueno sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bueno gets full guard.
Bueno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sykloni's guard.
Sykloni is trying to control the position but Bueno postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bueno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sykloni is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bueno scoring with some ground and pound.
Sykloni wants to sweep here but Bueno controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco Bueno dominated that second round.
That's time! Bueno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bueno looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykloni is just out of range.
Bueno shoots for a takedown but Sykloni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sykloni throws a combination that misses
and Bueno makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bueno takes a swing at Sykloni's ribcage but misses.
Sykloni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bueno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sykloni scrambles back to his feet.
Sykloni misses with a head kick.
Sykloni lands with a shot to the body.
Sykloni moves out of range of the strikes.
Sykloni scores with a jab.
Sykloni throws a sloppy head kick and Bueno moves out of range easily.
Sykloni looks to throw the jab but Bueno is out of range.
Sykloni misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueno avoids the head kick by Sykloni.
Sykloni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Sykloni.
A big right from Sykloni misses.
Sykloni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bueno checks a leg kick.
Sami Sykloni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bueno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sykloni counters with an outside leg kick.
Sykloni throws a leg kick but Bueno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sykloni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bueno. That did some damage!
Sykloni goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sykloni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bueno tries to close the distance and clinch but Sykloni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sykloni avoids it really well and circles away.
Sami Sykloni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykloni ducks under a wild hook from Bueno.
Sykloni throws a leg kick which misses Bueno's front leg but catches the back leg as Bueno tries to avoid it.
Bueno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bueno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Sykloni slams his shin into Bueno's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bueno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sykloni.
Sykloni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sykloni connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Sykloni.
Sami Sykloni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taco Bueno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bueno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sykloni cracks Bueno with an open hand slap.
Bueno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykloni.
Sykloni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bueno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sykloni counters with a head kick.
Sykloni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bueno is out of range and Sykloni settles back down.
A head kick from Sykloni lands but Bueno takes it in his stride.
Bueno checks a leg kick.
Bueno darts in and lands a nice takedown into 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!
Bueno wants to take a breather but Sykloni is having none of it.
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.
Sykloni tries to roll over but Bueno keeps him under control.
Bueno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sykloni trying to control but Bueno postures up.
Bueno stalling.
Bueno is stalling here. Sykloni is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bueno seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sykloni has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sykloni scores with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bueno can't do much from the bottom here.
Bueno is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Sykloni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bueno 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taco Bueno!
After the fight, Taco Bueno 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lik Alotadik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiii's entrance music is Tenacious D - Master Exploder. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wedge Xiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lik Alotadik!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alotadik swings for the body but Xiii moves out of range.
Xiii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alotadik momentarily.
Xiii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alotadik takes a swing at Xiii's ribcage but misses.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Alotadik.
Xiii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alotadik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Xiii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alotadik is keeping the position for now.
Xiii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Xiii with a nice head shot there.
Xiii trying to control the position from guard on top but Alotadik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiii preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alotadik thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Xiii trying to control but Alotadik is working from the bottom.
Alotadik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alotadik wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alotadik scores with a jab to the body.
Alotadik scores with a jab to the head.
Alotadik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xiii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alotadik.
Xiii blocks a low kick nicely.
Alotadik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Alotadik.
Alotadik misses the body punch
and Xiii counters with a single leg into guard. Alotadik didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alotadik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xiii trying to control but Alotadik is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alotadik is keeping the position for now.
Alotadik manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alotadik looking to control but Xiii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Xiii wants to hold on but Alotadik pushes him away.
Xiii bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Xiii slips nicely into half guard.
Xiii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alotadik keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xiii lands strikes from half guard.
Xiii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alotadik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xiii wants to control but Alotadik is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xiii connects with a nice short shot to Alotadik's temple.
Alotadik has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Alotadik is trying to stand.
Alotadik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alotadik gets back to full guard.
Alotadik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii trying to control the position from guard on top but Alotadik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiii stopping the sweep attempt from Alotadik.
Alotadik trying to strike off his back.
Xiii works over Alotadik with some ground and pound from guard.
Alotadik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alotadik looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xiii throws a strike but Alotadik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alotadik wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wedge Xiii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alotadik throws out a leg kick but Xiii moves out of range and Alotadik only half commits.
Alotadik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alotadik throws a looping overhand right but Xiii ducks down to avoid it.
Alotadik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alotadik is looking to improve his position.
Xiii winds up and cracks Alotadik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alotadik trying to hold on to Xiii's head to control him but Xiii postures up.
Xiii throwing shots but Alotadik is blocking nicely.
Wedge Xiii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xiii lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alotadik has hold of Xiii's hands but Xiii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alotadik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alotadik.
Alotadik wants to sweep here but Xiii controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alotadik has momentary wrist control but Xiii slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alotadik being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xiii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Xiii cracks Alotadik with a solid left hand.
Alotadik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xiii postures up.
Xiii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xiii 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.
Alotadik working a defensive guard but Xiii manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii lands a few punches from side control.
Alotadik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiii slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiii scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Xiii is thwarting Alotadik's attempts to control the position.
Xiii is stalling here. Alotadik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Xiii seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alotadik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Xiii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alotadik wants to control but Xiii is keeping him busy.
Xiii is trying to control Alotadik's posture but Alotadik avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii is looking for a sweep.
Xiii is working hard here to advance position.
Alotadik tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Xiii gets back to half guard.
Xiii is trying to control but can't.
Alotadik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xiii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alotadik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Xiii haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xiii is trying to control but can't.
Alotadik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lik Alotadik wasn't active enough on the ground.
Alotadik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xiii misses with a takedown attempt - Alotadik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xiii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alotadik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alotadik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiii.
Alotadik throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Xiii throws a head kick but Alotadik moves out of range.
Xiii moves out of range of the strikes.
Alotadik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Alotadik lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alotadik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiii throws a sloppy head kick
and Alotadik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alotadik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alotadik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiii.
Alotadik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Xiii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lik Alotadik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alotadik enables Xiii to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alotadik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Xiii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alotadik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xiii won't allow Alotadik to sweep him here.
Alotadik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alotadik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alotadik wants to get back to his feet but Xiii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alotadik wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Xiii manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alotadik is staying active underneath Xiii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alotadik manages to get to full guard.
Xiii landing some decent shots from guard.
Xiii stays in close to Alotadik's body and controls the position.
Alotadik manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alotadik controlling his opponent.
Xiii wants to control but Alotadik is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik content just to control the position here.
Xiii is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alotadik throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Xiii is squirming around, avoiding Alotadik's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiii can't escape the position.
Lik Alotadik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii wants to hold on but Alotadik pushes him away.
Alotadik controlling from the full mount.
Alotadik tries to control but Xiii wriggling away.
Xiii wants to hold on but Alotadik pushes him away.
Xiii gets back to half guard.
Xiii is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lik Alotadik.
Xiii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alotadik.
Alotadik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lik Alotadik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alotadik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Alotadik lands.
Lik Alotadik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alotadik throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiii.
Alotadik throws a jab when Xiii was well out of range.
Alotadik misses the shot to the body.
Alotadik throws a hook to the side of Xiii's head but Xiii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alotadik throws a looping overhand right but Xiii ducks down to avoid it.
Alotadik misses with a lunging right hand
and Xiii counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alotadik's guard now.
Alotadik wants to sweep here but Xiii controlling him for the moment.
Alotadik keeping moving, preventing Xiii from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alotadik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lik Alotadik.
I think Xiii 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wedge Xiii!
A very excited looking Wedge Xiii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Lik Alotadik had this to say: 'I though we came here to fight?! I'd rather lose then lay there between another man's legs!'.
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