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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zayed Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdullah kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kalluri Vaanil. Hunt has chosen Super Massive Black Hole as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zayed Abdullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdullah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdullah ducks straight into an uppercut from Hunt and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Abdullah manages to regain guard straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdullah wants to get back to his feet but Hunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abdullah keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdullah is adopting a defensive guard.
Hunt stands and throws Abdullah's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abdullah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunt on the ground.
Abdullah is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt scoring with punches from side control.
Hunt stands up and beckons Abdullah to his feet.
Abdullah tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdullah.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abdullah tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abdullah to the ground. Abdullah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Abdullah is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Abdullah slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abdullah as he avoids it easily.
Zayed Abdullah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Hunt.
Abdullah has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abdullah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Robert Hunt has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdullah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdullah has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Abdullah misses with a body punch.
Abdullah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Abdullah misses with some punches.
Hunt can't get the takedown.
Abdullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Abdullah lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abdullah just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
Abdullah lands a left hand.
Abdullah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abdullah misses with a punch to the body.
Abdullah digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunt looks winded!
A short right from Abdullah on the inside.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abdullah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdullah.
Abdullah dips a shoulder and cracks Hunt with a mighty uppercut! Hunt falls back against the cage and Abdullah unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hunt is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Abdullah screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zayed Abdullah!
Post fight, an emotional Zayed Abdullah said 'I AM THE KING! THANK GOD! YOU ALL BOW TO ME! I AM ONLY GOOD FIGHTER IN IMMORTALS! YOU ALL SUCK! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo has chosen Fort Minor - Remember the name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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229 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Melo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
King throws a nice looking combination but Melo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE GYM 45 CAP in the buildup to the fight.
King looks to land a combination but Melo avoids it well.
King throws a hook but Melo avoids it easily.
King swings for the body but Melo moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Melo.
Melo throws a hook but King blocks it.
King throws a lazy right hand but Melo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Felipe Melo has been cut.
Melo has King up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King can't break the clinch.
Melo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Melo's head.
Melo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
A big left from King misses.
Melo thumps King with a low kick.
Melo instigates a clinch.
Melo has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Melo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
Melo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Melo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Melo counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Melo feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
Melo throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Don King has been cut.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Melo pushes King away with a front kick.
King tests Melo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid body kick from Melo.
Melo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo staying out of range there.
King throws a combination that misses
and Melo counters with a solid body kick.
Melo tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Melo walks into a straight right hand from King.
King jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
King with a nice cross.
Melo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Melo scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melo misses with a body kick.
Melo avoids the body shot from King.
A slapping body kick lands there for Melo.
King is breathing heavily.
Melo lands with a nice body kick.
Melo scores with a spinning back kick!
Melo scores with a nice body kick.
Melo has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Melo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Melo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Melo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Melo scores with a leg kick.
Melo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Melo is looking to clinch.
King avoids the head kick by Melo.
Felipe Melo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Melo instigates a clinch.
King will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Melo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Melo trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Melo into the cage.
Melo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a combination that misses
and Melo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Melo lands a head kick. King smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Melo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Melo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Melo throws a head kick that half lands.
Horrible takedown by Melo or perhaps it was just good defense by King which made him look bad.
Melo lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Melo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a combination
and Melo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a combination
and Melo counters with a solid body kick.
Melo tries to clinch up.
King throws out a loose jab but Melo uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Melo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Melo cracks King with a good jab.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Melo is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Melo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Melo tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Melo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melo moves into the clinch.
Melo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Don King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melo circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Don King's cut is getting worse.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Melo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Melo throws a one two combo.
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Melo connects with a high kick.
Melo scores with a push kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melo thuds his shin into the meat of King's side.
Melo scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Melo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Melo.
Melo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melo throws a nice outside leg kick.
King misses with the combination.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Melo.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melo.
Melo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
Melo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Melo counters with an inside leg kick.
Melo lands a big head kick that sends King tumbling to the mat! Melo takes a step backwards and waves King back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Melo tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Melo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King connects with a crisp jab.
Melo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Melo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Don King's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Melo counters with a right, left combo that wobbles King badly! Melo follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks King out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Melo finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Felipe Melo!
After the fight, Felipe Melo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Troeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gronk Kowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troeman comes into the arena with VYBZ KARTEL- DON'T RUN blaring out of the sound system. Kowski has chosen Skillet - Monster as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin Troeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gronk Kowski!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Troeman misses with a body shot.
Troeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowski manages to avoid it.
Troeman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Troeman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Troeman misses the target.
Kowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Troeman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Troeman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troeman misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kowski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Troeman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kowski but great work by Troeman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowski is looking for a sweep.
Troeman decides to stand back up. Troeman steps back and let's Kowski get back to his feet.
Troeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Troeman delivers a nice body kick.
Quentin Troeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Troeman scores with a head kick.
Kowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Troeman off the cage and back into range.
Kowski avoids the head kick by Troeman.
Kowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Troeman misses with a body kick.
Kowski gets the takedown into side control.
Troeman defending against the ground and pound.
Troeman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Troeman is not content to let Kowski control the position.
Kowski throws an elbow but Troeman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kowski throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Troeman works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowski trying to control the action but Troeman is working from the bottom.
Kowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Troeman's head.
Troeman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kowski looking to pass the guard.
Kowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Troeman has his hands on Kowski's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Troeman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kowski has Troeman in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Troeman manages to get himself to full guard.
Kowski throwing strikes from guard but Troeman blocks nicely.
Kowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kowski postures up in Troeman's guard and throws a big left but Troeman blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowski is in close to Troeman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kowski advances position into side control!
Troeman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kowski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kowski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Troeman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
It looks like Quentin Troeman has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowski landing strikes.
Kowski misses with the ground and pound.
Troeman can't do much from the bottom here.
Kowski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Troeman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kowski but great work by Troeman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kowski sneaks back into half guard.
Kowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gronk Kowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quentin Troeman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big right from Troeman misses.
Troeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kowski.
Kowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Troeman but Troeman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kowski fails with the takedown.
A jab from Kowski misses.
Kowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quentin Troeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gronk Kowski.
Troeman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Troeman.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kowski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Troeman - the referee stops the clock and Kowski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Troeman. Kowski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Troeman scores with a hook to the body. Kowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quentin Troeman is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowski fails with the takedown.
Kowski is breathing heavily.
Kowski misses the body punch
and Troeman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troeman throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Kowski does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troeman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kowski.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Troeman.
Troeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kowski goes for a double leg but Troeman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Troeman continues to drive forward.
Troeman manages to break the clinch.
Troeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Troeman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Troeman eats them both and turns towards Kowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kowski closes the distance and clinches up with Troeman, looking for a takedown. Kowski pushes Troeman against the cage but Troeman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Troeman is looking to wear down Kowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Troeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Troeman stuffs the takedown attempt from Kowski. Kowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Troeman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Kowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Troeman doesn't seem phased though.
Kowski tries for a takedown but Troeman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Troeman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kowski shoots in for a takedown but Troeman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kowski blocks the body kick.
Kowski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gronk Kowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Troeman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Troeman jabs at Kowski's body.
Kowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Troeman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Troeman as Kowski shoots in.
Troeman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick from Troeman lands but Kowski takes it in his stride.
Troeman lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Troeman.
Troeman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Troeman stuffs the takedown attempt from Kowski. Kowski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troeman scores with a push kick.
Troeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowski manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Troeman both land. Nice combination.
Troeman throws a sloppy head kick and Kowski moves out of range easily.
Troeman stuffs the takedown.
Troeman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Troeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Troeman swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Troeman.
Kowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Troeman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A solid body kick from Troeman.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kowski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Troeman - the referee stops the clock and Kowski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Troeman. Kowski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Troeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowski misses with a takedown attempt - Troeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troeman scores with a kick to the body.
Troeman scores with a nice right hand.
Crunch! Troeman slams his shin into Kowski's torso.
Troeman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Troeman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Troeman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Troeman cracks Kowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Troeman misses with the combination.
Kowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Troeman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kowski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Troeman.
Troeman misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Troeman. That one must have hurt.
Troeman scores with a push kick.
Troeman lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin Troeman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quentin Troeman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Troeman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Troeman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Troeman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowski slips a jab from Troeman.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Troeman, right into the meat.
A jab lands there for Troeman.
Kowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Troeman's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowski misses the target.
Troeman pushes Kowski away with a front kick.
Kowski goes for a double leg but Troeman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Troeman continues to drive forward.
Quentin Troeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gronk Kowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troeman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowski slips a jab and a cross from Troeman.
Troeman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Troeman.
Kowski shoots for a takedown but Troeman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A solid body kick from Troeman.
Kowski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Troeman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kowski avoids the body shot from Troeman.
Kowski avoids the body shot from Troeman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Troeman.
Kowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A cross from Troeman lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troeman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowski at a distance.
Kowski ducks right into an uppercut from Troeman.
Troeman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kowski on the side of the head.
Troeman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Troeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowski can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowski moves away.
Kowski shoots in for a takedown but Troeman shows good takedown defense.
Troeman lands a big head kick that sends Kowski tumbling to the mat! Troeman takes a step backwards and waves Kowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kowski is rocked!
Troeman connects with an inside leg kick.
Kowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Troeman finish him?
Kowski dodges the punch combination from Troeman.
Troeman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowski at a distance.
Troeman cracks Kowski's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Kowski slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Troeman can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quentin Troeman!
Quentin Troeman gave a mention to The Stash House Nutrition *Q159* for $50 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Simon Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Sherry Monocle. Kersikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Morgan misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morgan!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Morgan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Morgan struggling a bit here.
Morgan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kersikov on the ground.
Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Morgan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Morgan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kersikov but great work by Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan working away.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Morgan keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morgan off and has taken his back!
Kersikov landing with strikes.
Will Kersikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kersikov is trying to control but Morgan is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kersikov looking to ground and pound but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Morgan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov landing strikes from the mount and Morgan is in trouble!
Kersikov throws a sloppy strike and Morgan uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Morgan has ended up in Kersikov's guard.
Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kersikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Kersikov's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good leg kick by Morgan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kersikov working the strikes but Morgan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Morgan is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov can't control as he wanted to and Morgan manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Morgan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kersikov.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Morgan is a slippery customer.
Kersikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kersikov wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morgan trying to control here.
Morgan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kersikov winds up and cracks Morgan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Kersikov throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roman Kersikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morgan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kersikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kersikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kersikov slips a nice elbow through Morgan's hands, connecting with Morgan's forehead.
Morgan is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morgan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Morgan shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morgan.
Morgan wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morgan's head backwards.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Morgan saw it coming and moves away.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Morgan is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morgan!
Morgan struggling a bit here.
Morgan is trying to escape the position but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Kersikov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Kersikov controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov advances nicely into full mount.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Kersikov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Morgan hang on?
Morgan is in a horrible position here. Kersikov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kersikov trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simon Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is landing with some decent strikes but Morgan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kersikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kersikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Morgan trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kersikov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morgan is just riding it out for now. Kersikov eventually gives up the hold.
Kersikov is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kersikov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Kersikov!
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saunders's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King. The crowd seem to be enjoying Muakbar's choice of entrance music: That Punjabi Jay-Z song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
165 lbs
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169 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haji Muakbar!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muakbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saunders was well out of range. Poor timing from Muakbar.
Muakbar connects with a nice looking jab.
Saunders throws a body kick that misses.
Saunders has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DJs Locker in the buildup to the fight.
Muakbar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saunders shoots for a takedown but Muakbar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saunders moves out of range of the strikes.
Muakbar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muakbar. Saunders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muakbar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saunders staying out of range there.
Saunders is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Muakbar.
Muakbar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saunders.
Saunders throws a push kick but Muakbar slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muakbar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saunders manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saunders.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muakbar.
Haji Muakbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders misses with a few strikes there.
Saunders tries a low kick but Muakbar avoids it.
Muakbar with a hook.
Muakbar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Muakbar lands a glancing blow to the side of Saunders's head.
Saunders is rocked!
Muakbar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saunders looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oh Saunders is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders struggling a bit here.
Muakbar is trying to move to mount but Saunders reverses beautifully and ends up in Muakbar's guard.
Saunders seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saunders throws a big elbow that misses.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Muakbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders preventing the sweep.
Muakbar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muakbar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Muakbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice uppercut lands for Muakbar. That snapped Saunders's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar connects with the punch.
Muakbar connects with a crisp jab.
Muakbar throws a looping overhand right but Saunders ducks down to avoid it.
Muakbar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saunders had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Muakbar throws a series of punches but Saunders moves out of range.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick and Muakbar moves out of range easily.
Saunders throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muakbar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muakbar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saunders defends well and Muakbar ends up having to push Saunders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muakbar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saunders blocks it with crossed arms.
Muakbar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saunders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Saunders as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders breaks from the clinch.
Muakbar connects with a body shot that sends Saunders's belly button to the back.
Muakbar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saunders walks into a straight right hand from Muakbar.
Muakbar misses with an uppercut
enabling Saunders to counter with a crisp jab.
Muakbar scores with a shot to the body.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown but Muakbar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muakbar fails to land with a series of punches.
Muakbar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saunders misses with a looping right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muakbar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saunders manages to avoid it.
Muakbar shoots in but no luck this time.
Saunders scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haji Muakbar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saunders needs to keep his hands up - Muakbar had a free shot at his head there.
Saunders throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muakbar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saunders.
Saunders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saunders throws a wild body kick that Muakbar sees coming a mile off.
Saunders blocks a jab.
Saunders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saunders misses with a takedown
and Muakbar counters with a stiff right hand.
Muakbar clobbers Saunders with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saunders misses with a wild combination.
Muakbar blocks the body kick.
Muakbar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saunders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar misses with a two punch combination.
Muakbar lands with a good body shot.
Saunders misses with a wild combination.
Muakbar looks to throw the jab but Saunders is out of range.
Good work by Saunders as he checks the leg kick.
Muakbar throws a lazy uppercut
letting Saunders counter with a right hand.
Joe Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muakbar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saunders moves out of range of the strikes.
Muakbar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Muakbar throwing strikes but missing.
Muakbar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saunders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muakbar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saunders looking for a sweep. Not yet Saunders, not yet.
Muakbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muakbar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Haji Muakbar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Muakbar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Muakbar throws an overhand right that lands on Saunders's shoulder, as Saunders tries to avoid the shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Muakbar.
It looks like Joe Saunders has been cut.
Muakbar throws a solid leg kick but Saunders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muakbar.
Saunders misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muakbar jabs Saunders right on the nose. Saunders blinks but takes it well.
Saunders keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saunders just misses with a punch to the body.
Muakbar tries to land a leg kick but Saunders saw it coming and moves away.
Muakbar throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Saunders colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Muakbar as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Saunders is left battered and dazed whilst Muakbar and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haji Muakbar!
Haji Muakbar 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Alldren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alldren comes to the cage accompanied by OK State Fight Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
225 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
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27
206 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nate Alldren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Alldren both land. Nice combination.
Alldren cracks Lyons with a good jab.
Alldren throws a looping overhand right but Lyons ducks down to avoid it.
Alldren cracks Lyons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alldren blocks a leg kick.
Alldren misses with an uppercut
and Lyons counters with a good low kick that Alldren was not able to check.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lyons. That's going to slow Alldren down.
Alldren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lyons counters with a good low kick that Alldren was not able to check.
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!
Lyons throws a leg kick
enabling Alldren to counter with a crisp jab.
Lyons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alldren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Farrell Pikey Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Lyons loads up on a big right hand but Alldren slips the punch.
Lyons wants to slow Alldren down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alldren. Lyons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lyons changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alldren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lyons landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alldren tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Lyons crashes against the mat.
Alldren struggling a bit here.
Lyons postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lyons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alldren keeps working.
Alldren is looking for a sweep.
Lyons lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lyons tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lyons is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alldren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons trying to control the action but Alldren is working from the bottom.
Lyons tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alldren defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons tries to score with some ground and pound. Alldren controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alldren wants to control but Lyons postures up.
Lyons misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lyons scoring with punches and elbows.
Lyons throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alldren manages to get back to half guard.
Lyons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lyons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lyons is looking for a kimura but Alldren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lyons to get the leverage.
Alldren is staying active underneath Lyons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lyons is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons working Alldren over with strikes.
Alldren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
Alldren won't allow Lyons to pass to mount.
Lyons is still trying to improve position.
Lyons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alldren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alldren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lyons is thwarting Alldren's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Lyons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alldren lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lyons backs up against the cage.
It looks like Rory Lyons has been cut.
Lyons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alldren.
Lyons looks to land a body kick but Alldren moved away.
Alldren misses with an uppercut.
Lyons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alldren.
Alldren misses with an uppercut
and Lyons counters with a right hand to the body.
Alldren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lyons under the eye.
Lyons tries to move into range but Alldren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alldren on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alldren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lyons manages to avoid it.
Alldren throws a lazy right hand but Lyons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nate Alldren is winning the standup battle so far.
Alldren looks to throw the jab but Lyons is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons thumps Alldren with a low kick.
Lyons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nate Alldren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lyons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lyons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alldren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lyons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alldren drops his hands momentarily and Lyons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lyons throws a sloppy head kick and Alldren moves out of range easily.
Lyons cracks the inside of Alldren's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Alldren.
Lyons shoots in looking for a takedown but Alldren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lyons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lyons takes one on the button.
Alldren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alldren throws a looping overhand right but Lyons ducks down to avoid it.
Alldren misses with a lunging right hand
and Lyons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lyons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alldren throws a hook to the side of Lyons's head but Lyons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alldren thows a body shot but no joy.
Alldren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alldren misses with a looping right.
Alldren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lyons.
Lyons ducks under a wild hook from Alldren.
A telegraphed right hand from Alldren misses the target.
Alldren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lyons in his tracks.
Alldren misses with a right hand
and Lyons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alldren throws a body punch but Lyons moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Alldren there.
Alldren with a nice cross.
Lyons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alldren.
Alldren looks to land a right hand but Lyons moved out of range.
Alldren throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alldren. Lyons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alldren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lyons moves into the clinch.
Lyons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lyons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alldren swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alldren tries a body shot but Lyons blocks it.
Alldren manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alldren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lyons throws a leg kick but Alldren checks it.
Alldren with a nice cross.
Alldren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lyons. Lyons obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Alldren goes for a double leg but Lyons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lyons continues to drive forward.
Alldren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alldren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lyons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alldren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alldren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alldren is trying to drag Lyons to the mat but Lyons just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lyons has Alldren pushed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Lyons scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Alldren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rory Lyons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Alldren throws a series of punches but Lyons moves out of range.
Lyons ducks under a wild hook from Alldren.
Alldren misses with a double jab.
Lyons thumps Alldren with a low kick.
Lyons staying out of range there.
A big right from Alldren misses.
Alldren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lyons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alldren throws out the jab.
Lyons throws a low kick, looking for Alldren's leg but Alldren calmly moves out of range.
Alldren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lyons holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alldren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lyons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alldren misses with a lunging right hand
and Lyons counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons tried to score with a low kick but Alldren checks it.
Lyons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alldren defends it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Lyons misses.
Alldren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lyons moves away.
Alldren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lyons. Lyons obviously looking to wear him down.
Alldren avoids the body shot from Lyons.
Alldren scores with the left hand. Lyons knows he should have avoided that one.
Lyons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lyons misses with a low kick as Alldren jumps back.
Alldren lands a nice hook to Lyons's body. Lyons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Lyons with that takedown attempt.
Alldren scores with a jab to the body.
Alldren swings widly with a right hand
and Lyons counters with a good low kick that Alldren was not able to check.
Alldren connects with a body shot that sends Lyons's belly button to the back.
Alldren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alldren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lyons. Lyons obviously looking to wear him down.
Lyons looks for the body kick but Alldren saw that one coming.
Lyons throws a leg kick but Alldren checks it.
Lyons tries to score with a low kick but Alldren moves his leg out of the way.
Alldren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lyons cracks the inside of Alldren's front leg.
Alldren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alldren shoots in for a double leg but Lyons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lyons slips under a jab from Alldren.
Lyons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alldren under the eye.
Alldren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Alldren misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lyons.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lyons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nate Alldren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Lyons.
Lyons misses with a looping left.
Alldren misses with a leg kick
and Lyons counters with a good low kick that Alldren was not able to check.
Lyons moves into range and clinches up with Alldren.
Lyons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alldren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyons.
Alldren swats away the attempt to clinch by Lyons.
Lyons misses with a low kick.
Alldren takes a swing at Lyons's ribcage but misses.
Alldren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alldren fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyons connects with an inside leg kick.
Lyons throws a chopping leg kick but Alldren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alldren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alldren checks a leg kick nicely.
Lyons throws a head kick but Alldren moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rory Lyons.
I think Lyons 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Lyons!
Rory Lyons looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'It has been a privilege to share with Jules, and an honor to win this title. I would like to thank my fans, my camp, and my mom. I coming home with the gold!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Stenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandr Stenkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Velasquez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandr Stenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenkov. That's going to slow Velasquez down.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenkov manages to avoid it.
Velasquez looks to land a right hand but Stenkov moved out of range.
Stenkov misses the shot to the body.
Velasquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stenkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Velasquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stenkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stenkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stenkov throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez catches Stenkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Alexandr Stenkov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Velasquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Stenkov moves out of range of the body kick from Velasquez.
Velasquez throws a leg kick but Stenkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenkov lands a right hook to the body.
Velasquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stenkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stenkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velasquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Stenkov throws a leg kick but Velasquez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stenkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Velasquez on the side of the head.
Stenkov misses with the combination.
Alexandr Stenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez slips under a jab from Stenkov.
Stenkov throws a leg kick
and Velasquez counters with a right hand to the body.
Stenkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Velasquez throws a shot from downtown. Stenkov moves away and avoids it.
Stenkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Velasquezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Velasquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velasquez cracks Stenkov with an open hand slap.
Velasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velasquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stenkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Velasquez momentarily.
Velasquez scores with a one two! Stenkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Velasquez tests Stenkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velasquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stenkov throws a leg kick
and Velasquez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stenkov! Velasquez lets Stenkov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Stenkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenkov misses with a looping left.
Velasquez throws a jab when Stenkov was well out of range.
Velasquez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Velasquez.
Velasquez slips a jab and a cross from Stenkov.
Stenkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stenkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velasquez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stenkov is looking to chop away at Velasquez's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Velasquez.
Stenkov is breathing heavily.
Stenkov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands with a nice body punch.
Velasquez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Velasquez lands a big right hand that sends Stenkov crashing to the mat! Velasquez stays standing though and waves Stenkov back to his feet!
Stenkov is rocked!
Velasquez flashes Stenkov a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Stenkov's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Stenkov crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Velasquez punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Velasquez!
A very excited looking Juan Velasquez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquillity - Iridium. Speed has chosen The Ramones / Blitzkrieg Bop as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
15 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Speed!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon scores with a punch to the head.
Speed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Speed instigates a clinch.
Dixon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dixon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Speed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Speed working aggressively here.
Dixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Dixon fails to land.
Speed misses with a punch on the inside.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Speed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dixon wants to break free but Speed has control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed gets underhooks to prevent Dixon's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Speed after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speed.
Dixon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Speed is defending well.
Speed scores with a shot to the side of Dixon's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Speed.
It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Speed pushes Dixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Speed lands a shoulder strike.
Speed stalling in the clinch but Dixon improves position.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dixon scores with a shot to the side of Speed's head.
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Speed.
Dixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed lands a leg kick that knocks Dixon off balance momentarily.
Speed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dixon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Speed counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Speed but Speed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dixon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Speed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Speed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dixon lands a glancing blow to the side of Speed's head.
Speed lands with a nice body punch.
Speed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Speed has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed cracks Dixon with a nice body shot.
Dixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Speed controls his hands.
Speed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dixon blocking some punches.
Speed works on Dixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Speed controls his hands.
Dixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speed.
Speed lands a right hand.
Dixon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Speed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dixon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Speed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speed blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Speed.
Dixon working aggressively here.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Speed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dixon.
Speed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dixon's elbow.
Speed has a couple of punches blocked by Dixon.
Speed gets underhooks to prevent Dixon's takedown attempt.
Dixon lands with a light punch inside.
Speed blocking some punches.
Dixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Dixon works on Speed's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Speed blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joey Dixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Speed misses with a few strikes there.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Dixon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Dixon misses.
Dixon defending well as Speed loads up on a big left hand.
Speed has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jab from Speed.
Speed keeps Dixon at a distance using the push kick.
Dixon misses with the combination.
Dixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speed circles away quickly and effectively.
Speed cracks a nice hook into Dixon's ribs.
Speed digs a good body shot into Dixon's ribs.
Dixon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Dixon looks to land a combination. Speed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Speed.
Dixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Speed.
Dixon misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Speed.
Dixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Speed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Speed digs a good body shot into Dixon's ribs.
Speed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Speed gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Speed keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Speed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Speed pulls Dixon in close to prevent any damage.
Speed looking for a sweep. Not yet Speed, not yet.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Speed keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Joey Dixon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dixon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Speed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dixon drops back looking for a leg! Speed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Speed manages to kick Dixon off! Dixon jumps back into Speed's guard.
Dixon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is fighting to break Speed's control of his arms but Speed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Speed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dixon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Speed has his hands on Dixon's head, controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nathan Speed has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dixon throws the left hand but Speed avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nathan Speed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dixon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Speed to the ground. Dixon is now in Speed's guard.
Speed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Speed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Speed controlling Dixon's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nathan Speed.
Speed missing with a left hand there. Dixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Dixon blocks the low kick.
Dixon misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Speed missing with a left hand there. Dixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice combination there by Dixon.
Speed clobbers Dixon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Speed throws a shot to the body.
Dixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Speed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dixon scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon throws a combination. Speed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dixon is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Speed misses.
Nathan Speed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Speed checks a low kick from Dixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed misses with a hook.
Dixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Speed napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dixon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Speed tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Dixon.
Dixon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Speed is looking for a sweep.
Dixon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Joey Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
An elbow from Dixon crashes against the mat.
Dixon trying to control the action but Speed is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed manages to get back to half guard.
Speed is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Dixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Speed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Speed is pulling down on Dixon's head to control his posture.
Dixon forces his way into half guard.
Dixon content to control rather than advance.
Speed is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dixon 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.
Dixon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Speed is trying to get back to full guard.
Dixon is taking a breather. Speed says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dixon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Speed defends it well.
Speed is defending against the submission attempts here by Dixon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joey Dixon.
I think Dixon 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joey Dixon!
A very excited looking Joey Dixon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov comes to the cage accompanied by CMX - Kaikkivaltiaan Peili. Vyacheslav Kalashnikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Genghis Khan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Genghis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khan scores with a nice head shot.
Kalashnikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kalashnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kalashnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalashnikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khan's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khan counters with an outside leg kick.
Kalashnikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kurasali in the buildup to the fight.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Khan misses.
Kalashnikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalashnikov looks to land a body kick but Khan moved away.
Khan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khan walks into a jab.
It looks like Genghis Khan has been cut.
Khan blocks a jab.
Kalashnikov throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalashnikov misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Khan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khan avoids a kick to the body.
Kalashnikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalashnikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khan momentarily.
Kalashnikov misses with a low kick.
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Khan misses the jab.
Kalashnikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kalashnikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan works the jab nicely.
Khan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kalashnikov throws the kick towards the body but Khan avoids it.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalashnikov lands with a right hand.
Khan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kalashnikov.
That has opened up Genghis Khan's cut even more.
A head kick misses from Kalashnikov.
An inside leg kick lands from Khan.
Kalashnikov moves away from the strike by Khan.
Kalashnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalashnikov misses the shot to the body.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Kalashnikov saw that one coming.
Kalashnikov throws a good cross that connects.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Khan blocks a low kick nicely.
Khan takes a swing at Kalashnikov's ribcage but misses.
Kalashnikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kalashnikov on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Kalashnikov throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kalashnikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalashnikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan lunges at Kalashnikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalashnikov's hand.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Khan counters with a nice body shot.
Kalashnikov misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Kalashnikov.
Khan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kalashnikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kalashnikov motions for Khan to come forward. Kalashnikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Genghis Khan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Genghis Khan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good leg kick by Kalashnikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Khan.
Kalashnikov misses with a leg kick.
Khan avoids the body shot from Kalashnikov.
Genghis Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Kalashnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan swings widly with a right hand
and Kalashnikov counters with a good low kick that Khan was not able to check.
Kalashnikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khan. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalashnikov missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalashnikov.
Khan throws a right hand that Kalashnikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalashnikov also avoids with ease.
Khan jabs Kalashnikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalashnikov.
Khan blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is looking to land body kicks.
Kalashnikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Khan misses with a right hand
and Kalashnikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalashnikov manages to avoid it.
Kalashnikov moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Khan does no damage.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kalashnikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khan connects with a right hand. Kalashnikov shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan misses with a wild combination.
Khan thuds a left hand into Kalashnikov's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan connects with a jab.
Khan cracks Kalashnikov with a good jab.
Kalashnikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kalashnikov throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.
Khan digs a good hook to Kalashnikov's body.
Khan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalashnikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Khan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kalashnikov sprawling to the canvas! Kalashnikov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Khan finish him?!
Kalashnikov is rocked!
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Kalashnikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalashnikov throws a push kick but Khan slaps the foot to one side.
Kalashnikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Khan connects with a leg kick. Kalashnikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khan throws a shot to the body.
Khan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a leg kick which misses Kalashnikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kalashnikov tries to avoid it.
Kalashnikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kalashnikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kalashnikov takes one to the side of the head.
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khan drops Kalashnikov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Khan follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genghis Khan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Vieri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze lands a leg kick that knocks Vieri off balance momentarily.
Blaze moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaze takes a swing at Vieri's ribcage but misses.
Blaze throws a right hand that misses
and Vieri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Blaze keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vieri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blaze has hold of Vieri's hands but Vieri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vieri is looking to pass Blaze's guard but actually Blaze recovers to full guard.
Vieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Vieri throws an elbow that misses. Blaze uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vieri's guard. Nice move by Blaze!
Blaze stands up from Vieri's guard - Blaze perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze lands a nice hook to Vieri's body. Vieri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blaze throws a chopping leg kick but Vieri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tyson Blaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze throws a body punch but Vieri moves out of range.
Blaze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blaze takes one on the button.
Blaze throws out a loose jab but Vieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vieri circles away quickly and effectively.
Vieri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vieri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vieri slips a jab from Blaze.
Vieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieri throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze throws a head kick that misses.
Vieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaze.
Blaze throws a low kick, looking for Vieri's leg but Vieri calmly moves out of range.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
Blaze throws a front kick aimed at Vieri's knee but Vieri avoids it well.
Blaze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blaze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vieri thumps Blaze with a low kick.
Vieri throws a head kick that misses
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieri counters with a straight right hand.
Vieri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaze!
A punch lands to the side of Blaze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vieri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vieri circles away quickly and effectively.
Vieri swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Blaze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri scores with the left hand. Blaze knows he should have avoided that one.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
Blaze feints and then cracks Vieri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vieri down.
Vieri jabs Blaze right on the nose. Blaze blinks but takes it well.
Blaze looks to land a right hand but Vieri moved out of range.
Vieri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blaze throws a right hand that Vieri ducks under and follows up with a left that Vieri also avoids with ease.
Vieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Blaze's head.
Blaze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieri connects with a jab.
Blaze is rocked!
Vieri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Vieri finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze wants to land a leg kick but Vieri is out of range.
Blaze looks winded!
Blaze misses with a straight right.
Tyson Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Vieri gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Blaze is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erkki Vieri!
Erkki Vieri retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Erkki Vieri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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