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INY 103 Alves vs Richards PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gronk Kowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Skillet - Monster. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gronk Kowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Viceroy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Viceroy finds it's way round the side to connect with Kowski's head.
Kowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Viceroy to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Viceroy misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Viceroy!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kowski swings around for an armbar but Viceroy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kowski's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowski wants to hit a switch here but Viceroy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kowski there!
Kowski wants to hold on but Viceroy pushes him away.
Kowski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowski is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowski wants to control but Viceroy is having none of it.
Kowski is working to get back to half guard.
Kowski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kowski wants to sweep here but Viceroy controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowski is trying to keep Viceroy in close.
Kowski has a closed guard, preventing Viceroy from standing up.
Kowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kowski is proving hard to escape from.
Viceroy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kowski wants to hit a switch here but Viceroy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kowski there!
Kowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gronk Kowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kowski slips a jab from Viceroy.
Viceroy throws a looping overhand right but Kowski ducks down to avoid it.
Kowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Viceroy sprawls well initially but Kowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viceroy is just riding it out for now. Kowski eventually gives up the hold.
Kowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Viceroy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Viceroy is concentrating on defense, preventing Kowski from advancing position.
Viceroy is staying active underneath Kowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kowski is looking to take a break and control but Viceroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowski seems to be working for a kimura but Viceroy defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowski is looking for a kimura but Viceroy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kowski to get the leverage.
Kowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viceroy defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viceroy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowski.
Viceroy is doing well to control the position and prevent Kowski from advancing to side control.
Kowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viceroy defending well though.
Kowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kowski wants to control but Viceroy is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Viceroy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kowski seems to be working for a kimura but Viceroy defends the submission attempt.
Kowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viceroy is just riding it out for now. Kowski eventually gives up the hold.
Viceroy pushes Kowski off looking to stand but Kowski dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Kowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Viceroy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kowski is looking for a kimura but Viceroy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kowski to get the leverage.
Viceroy wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gronk Kowski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kowski lands a two punch combo.
Viceroy misses with a double jab
and Kowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Viceroy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Viceroy pushes Kowski off and gets back to his feet.
Viceroy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Viceroy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kowski lunges at Viceroy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Viceroy's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viceroy. Kowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viceroy misses with a straight left.
Horrible takedown by Kowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Viceroy which made him look bad.
Kowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viceroy throws out the jab.
Kowski misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viceroy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gronk Kowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viceroy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viceroy, who protects the arm well.
Viceroy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viceroy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kowski.
Kowski swings around for an armbar but Viceroy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kowski's guard.
Viceroy wants to stand but Kowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kowski working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viceroy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Viceroy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kowski controls Viceroy momentarily but Viceroy frees himself.
Kowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord Viceroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowski is striking off his back. Viceroy thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Kowski trying to hold on to Viceroy's head to control him but Viceroy postures up.
Kowski is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gronk Kowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kowski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Viceroy manages to pass to mount!
Kowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Viceroy is thwarting Kowski's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gronk Kowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gronk Kowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Gronk Kowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xantos Aremis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delroy Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aremis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Infected Mushroom - Merlin. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xantos Aremis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Delroy Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes lands a jab to the nose.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Aremis.
Aremis takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Holmes 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.
Holmes moves away from the strike by Aremis.
Aremis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes.
Aremis looks for a takedown but Holmes sprawls well.
Holmes slips a jab and a cross from Aremis.
Holmes scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Aremis finds it's way through Holmes's defenses.
Aremis digs a good hook to Holmes's body.
Aremis misses with a leg kick
and Holmes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holmes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Holmes.
Aremis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter's hideout in the buildup to the fight.
Holmes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holmes moves out of range as Aremis strikes.
Holmes tries to land a front kick but Aremis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holmes connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aremis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Holmes.
Holmes throws a solid leg kick but Aremis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holmes.
Holmes blocks the body kick.
Aremis looks to throw the jab but Holmes is out of range.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Aremis moved out of range.
Holmes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aremis tries to move into range but Holmes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aremis drives through and clinches with Holmes against the cage.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aremis misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmes misses with a hook.
Aremis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holmes 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.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aremis moves away.
Aremis wants to slow Holmes down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aremis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aremis sizes up Holmes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aremis moves out of range as Holmes throws a body kick.
Aremis slips a jab and a cross from Holmes.
Aremis lands a really nice looking cross but Holmes seems unphased.
It looks like Delroy Holmes has been cut.
Holmes misses with the combination.
A cross from Aremis lands.
Aremis cracks Holmes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aremis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Holmes lands a nice hook to Aremis's body. Aremis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holmes moves out of range of the leg kick from Aremis.
Aremis catches Holmes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aremis misses the shot to the body.
Holmes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aremis circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aremis rushes Holmes and presses him up against the cage.
Holmes trying to land knees to the body.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aremis avoids it.
Aremis slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aremis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Holmes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aremis goes for a takedown attempt but Holmes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Holmes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aremis throws a solid leg kick but Holmes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aremis.
Aremis loads up on a big right hand but Holmes slips the punch.
Holmes takes a swing at Aremis's ribcage but misses.
Holmes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aremis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holmes blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes moves out of range as Aremis throws a body kick.
Jab from Aremis.
Aremis defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
Holmes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aremis blocks the body kick.
Nice body punch from Holmes.
Aremis is looking to slow Holmes down with leg kicks.
Holmes feints a jab promting Aremis to slip. Holmes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aremis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Holmes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aremis misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aremis.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xantos Aremis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Delroy Holmes's cut.
That's time! Aremis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No joy there for Holmes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aremis shoots in but no luck this time.
Aremis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aremis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aremis tries to land a leg kick but Holmes saw it coming and moves away.
Aremis moves out of range as Holmes strikes.
Xantos Aremis is winning the standup battle so far.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes defending well as Aremis loads up on a big left hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aremis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holmes stalling in the clinch but Aremis improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aremis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aremis avoids it.
Holmes blocks an elbow strike from Aremis.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aremis is leaning against Holmes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmes tries to break the clinch but Aremis is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Holmes.
It looks like Xantos Aremis has been cut.
Aremis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aremis working aggressively here.
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes is trying to stall.
Holmes landing knees to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aremis.
Delroy Holmes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aremis looking to stall.
A short left from Aremis.
Aremis scores with a shot to the side of Holmes's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aremis looking to slow down the pace here.
Holmes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aremis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aremis avoids it.
Holmes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aremis blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aremis.
Holmes lands a good knee to the midsection. Aremis won't want to take too many of those.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aremis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Holmes lands a good knee to the midsection. Aremis won't want to take too many of those.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aremis blocks it with crossed arms.
Holmes trying to land knees to the body.
Holmes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aremis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holmes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aremis.
Holmes tries to break free but Aremis pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Aremis on the inside.
Aremis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Aremis.
Holmes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aremis wants to slow Holmes down by chopping away at his legs.
Aremis doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmes circles away.
Aremis moves to clinch but Holmes breaks away
letting Holmes counter with a right hand.
Holmes connects with the punch.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Aremis is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aremis.
Aremis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Holmes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes scores with a jab to the head.
Aremis throws a leg kick but Holmes moved away.
Holmes scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aremis misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holmes.
Aremis throws out a powerful jab.
Delroy Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Holmes misses.
Holmes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holmes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aremis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Holmes catches Aremis right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aremis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Aremis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aremis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delroy Holmes 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! And we move into the final round!
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aremis was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a looping right.
Aremis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aremis thows a huge punch but Holmes dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aremis trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes trying to get back to full guard but Aremis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Aremis unloads with some shots from mount but Holmes bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aremis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aremis lands a big shot there that rocks Holmes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Holmes manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Holmes, under a barage of strikes from Aremis.
Aremis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holmes wants to control but Aremis is keeping busy.
Holmes is not content to let Aremis control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aremis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aremis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holmes is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes is not content to let Aremis control the position.
Holmes trying to control but Aremis postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aremis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holmes momentarily.
That has opened up Delroy Holmes's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aremis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holmes throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aremis misses with a low kick.
Aremis loads up on a big right hand but Holmes slips the punch.
Aremis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Holmes.
Aremis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Holmes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes blocks a leg kick.
Holmes throws a hook but Aremis blocks it.
Aremis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Aremis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes.
Aremis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holmes is out of range and Aremis settles back down.
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Aremis is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aremis looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
Aremis throws the left hand but Holmes avoids the punch easily.
Holmes misses with a leg kick
and Aremis counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aremis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Holmes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aremis doesn't seem phased though.
Aremis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Holmes. That one must have hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xantos Aremis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aremis 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xantos Aremis!
A relieved looking Xantos Aremis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koa Polunu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Muakbar's choice of entrance music: That Punjabi Jay-Z song. Haji Muakbar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koa Polunu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haji Muakbar!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muakbar misses with a kick to the body.
Muakbar misses with a hook to the body
and Polunu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Polunu being controlled here momentarily.
Polunu stays in close to Muakbar's body and controls the position.
Muakbar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Polunu wants to stand but Muakbar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polunu trying to control but Muakbar is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Koa Polunu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Polunu moves out of range as Muakbar strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polunu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Polunu throws a chopping leg kick but Muakbar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Muakbar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Polunu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muakbar somewhat.
Polunu ducks under a wild hook from Muakbar.
Muakbar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Polunu throws an overhand right that lands on Muakbar's shoulder, as Muakbar tries to avoid the shot.
Muakbar moves out of range of the strikes.
Polunu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Muakbar throws a big shot that misses.
Muakbar thows a body shot but no joy.
Muakbar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Muakbar loads up on a big right hand but Polunu slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar throws a leg kick
and Polunu counters with a single leg into guard. Muakbar didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muakbar is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Polunu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Muakbar keeping moving, preventing Polunu from controlling successfully.
Polunu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're going to have a standup here because Koa Polunu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Muakbar has a takedown stuffed.
Polunu throws a shot from downtown. Muakbar moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polunu misses with a wild body shot.
Muakbar throws a leg kick which misses Polunu's front leg but catches the back leg as Polunu tries to avoid it.
Polunu slips a jab and a cross from Muakbar.
Polunu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muakbar misses with an uppercut. Polunu saw that one coming.
Polunu throws a combination that misses
and Muakbar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Muakbar.
Muakbar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muakbar postures up in Polunu's guard and throws a big left but Polunu blocks it.
Muakbar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muakbar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muakbar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muakbar throws a big right hand that misses.
Muakbar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polunu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Polunu keeping moving, preventing Muakbar from controlling successfully.
Muakbar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Muakbar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Muakbar stopping the sweep attempt from Polunu.
Muakbar trying to control but Polunu is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muakbar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haji Muakbar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Muakbar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polunu throws out the jab.
Muakbar throws an overhand right that lands on Polunu's shoulder, as Polunu tries to avoid the shot.
Muakbar misses with a straight right.
Polunu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Muakbar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muakbar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Polunu defends well and Muakbar ends up having to push Polunu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Polunu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Polunu fails to land.
Nice body punch from Muakbar - that landed with a thud.
Polunu throws a punch but it's blocked by Muakbar.
Polunu has a couple of punches blocked by Muakbar.
Muakbar blocking some punches.
Muakbar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muakbar stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polunu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar trying to control the position but instead, Polunu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muakbar into the cage.
Muakbar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Polunu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polunu misses with some punches.
Muakbar throws a head punch that misses.
Polunu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Polunu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muakbar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muakbar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Polunu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Muakbar manages to end up in side control.
Muakbar throws a strike aimed at the side of Polunu's head but Polunu avoids it well.
Muakbar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Polunu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Muakbar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Polunu to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muakbar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Muakbar laying and praying for a moment but Polunu takes advantage and regains half guard.
Polunu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muakbar.
Muakbar is trying to control. Polunu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Polunu wants to control but Muakbar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muakbar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Polunu's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polunu is trying to get back to full guard.
Muakbar looks to land a strike but Polunu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Polunu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Muakbar tries to get to full guard but Polunu has control of the leg.
Muakbar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Muakbar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Polunu!
Muakbar lands a nice shot to the head.
Polunu is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polunu wants to control but Muakbar is having none of it.
Oh Polunu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muakbar scoring with strikes but Polunu is staying in there.
Polunu takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Muakbar's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haji Muakbar!
Haji Muakbar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramus Arthanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Voda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthanier comes to the cage accompanied by P.O.D. - Boom. Voda has chosen Lamb of God - Walk With Me In Hell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
188 lbs
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27
193 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramus Arthanier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Voda!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arthanier lands a slapping body shot.
Arthanier tries a low kick but Voda avoids it.
Arthanier scores with a jab to the head.
Voda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Voda misses with an uppercut. Arthanier saw that one coming.
Voda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arthanier backs up against the cage.
Voda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arthanier's waist but Arthanier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voda off to one side.
Voda scores with a jab to the head.
Arthanier throws a low kick but Voda moves out of range easily.
Arthanier misses the shot to the body.
Arthanier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arthanier thumps Voda with a low kick.
Arthanier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arthanier misses with a head kick.
Voda tries to clinch up but Arthanier circles away and keeps his distance.
Voda dives in and grabs Arthanier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arthanier pushes down on Voda's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arthanier throws out a loose jab but Voda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arthanier throws a leg kick
enabling Voda to counter with a crisp jab.
Voda moves out of range as Arthanier throws a body kick.
Ramus Arthanier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voda gets a clinch.
Arthanier breaks from the clinch.
Voda throws a shot from downtown. Arthanier moves away and avoids it.
Arthanier scoring well with a low kick there.
Arthanier misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Voda misses
and Voda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Voda checks a low kick from Arthanier.
Voda moves out of range as Arthanier strikes.
Arthanier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Voda.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arthanier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Voda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arthanier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Voda 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voda throws a chopping leg kick but Arthanier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arthanier scores with a leg kick.
Arthanier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arthanier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Voda ducks under a wild hook from Arthanier.
Arthanier scores with a hook.
Arthanier throws a low kick but Voda avoids it.
Arthanier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arthanier closes the distance looking to clinch
and Voda moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Voda is trying to drag Arthanier to the mat but Arthanier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ramus Arthanier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Voda.
A short left from Arthanier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voda.
Arthanier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voda wants to clinch.
Arthanier tries to close the distance and clinch but Voda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voda tries to clinch but Arthanier is having none of it.
Arthanier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arthanier throws a head kick but Voda moves out of range.
Arthanier fakes the leg kick and cracks Voda in the body.
Voda throws a big shot that misses.
Voda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arthanier thuds a left hand into Voda's body.
Arthanier throws the kick towards the body but Voda avoids it.
Arthanier misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arthanier with a jab.
Voda clinches with his opponent.
Voda looking to slow down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Voda trying to stall but Arthanier improves his position.
Arthanier lands an elbow just above Voda 's eye.
Voda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Voda leaning against his opponent.
Voda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Voda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arthanier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vodas head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arthanier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Voda up against the cage.
Voda working aggressively here.
Voda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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 Ramus Arthanier will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That kick from Arthanier tenderised Voda's leg. Voda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Voda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arthanier connects with a body shot.
Voda goes for a double leg but Arthanier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arthanier continues to drive forward.
Arthanier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arthanier.
A good leg kick by Arthanier.
Voda needs to keep his hands up - Arthanier had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Arthanier misses
and Voda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arthanier throws a lazy right hand but Voda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arthanier throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Voda ducks under a wild hook from Arthanier.
The crowd cheers as Voda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arthanier doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier clinches.
Voda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Voda wants a takedown.
Arthanier lands a hook that snaps the head of Voda backwards.
Voda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arthanier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arthanier misses with a looping left.
Voda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arthanier.
Arthanier lands with a kick to the ribs.
Arthanier scoring well with a low kick there.
Voda looks to land a left hand but Arthanier moved out of range nicely.
Arthanier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Voda shoots in for a takedown but Arthanier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramus Arthanier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Voda.
Voda tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voda wants to land a leg kick but Arthanier is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voda misses with a wild combination.
Voda has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arthanier.
Ramus Arthanier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arthanier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Voda's calf.
Decent striking displayed by Voda there.
Voda swats away the attempt to clinch by Arthanier.
Arthanier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Voda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arthanier dodges the punch combination from Voda.
The fighters circling - Voda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arthanier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Voda checks it well.
Voda avoids the body shot from Arthanier.
Arthanier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Voda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Voda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier wants to break free but Voda has control.
Arthanier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arthanier lands with a light punch inside.
Voda avoids the elbow strike from Arthanier, against the cage.
Voda has Arthanier pushed against the cage.
Arthanier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arthanier throws a punch but it's blocked by Voda.
Voda manages to break the clinch.
Arthanier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Voda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arthanier throws out the jab.
Arthanier scores with a jab to the body.
Arthanier is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Voda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arthanier clinches.
Voda is trying to break the clinch but Arthanier is controlling him.
Voda looking to stall.
Come on Voda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Voda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Voda.
A short right from Voda on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voda throws a punch but it's blocked by Arthanier.
Voda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Voda tries to clinch up but Arthanier circles away and keeps his distance.
Voda throws the left hand but Arthanier avoids the punch easily.
Arthanier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Arthanier does it's job there.
Arthanier stuffs the takedown attempt from Voda. Voda gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramus Arthanier is winning the standup battle so far.
Arthanier throws a right hand that Voda ducks under and follows up with a left that Voda also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramus Arthanier dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Arthanier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arthanier looks to land a left hand but Voda moved out of range nicely.
Voda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Voda.
Arthanier works the jab nicely.
Arthanier keeps the fight on the outside.
Good exchange - Voda coming out on top.
Voda lunges at Arthanier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arthanier's hand.
Voda checks a leg kick.
Arthanier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Voda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arthanier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voda throws a shot from downtown. Arthanier moves away and avoids it.
Arthanier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Voda blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arthanier wants to clinch.
Voda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Voda staying out of range there.
Arthanier misses with a body punch
and Voda counters with a single leg into guard. Arthanier didn't expect that.
Arthanier pulls Voda in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voda trying to control but Arthanier is working from the bottom.
Arthanier wants to get back to his feet but Voda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arthanier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arthanier, as that shot connected.
Voda shoots in and drives through. Arthanier sprawls well.
Arthanier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Voda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arthanier scores with a kick to the body.
Arthanier connects with an inside leg kick.
Arthanier throws an overhand right that lands on Voda's shoulder, as Voda tries to avoid the shot.
Jeremy Voda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arthanier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voda.
Arthanier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arthanier connects with a body shot that sends Voda's belly button to the back.
Arthanier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arthanier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Voda tries for a takedown but Arthanier circles away easily
and Arthanier counters with a good low kick that Voda was not able to check.
Ramus Arthanier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Voda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voda moves in looking to clinch but Arthanier pushes him off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arthanier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Voda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Voda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arthanier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arthanier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Voda moves in looking to clinch but Arthanier pushes him off.
Arthanier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voda.
Voda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arthanier.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arthanier. Voda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voda shoots in looking for a takedown. Arthanier tries to sprawl out of it but Voda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arthanier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arthanier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier throws a hook but Voda avoids it easily.
Arthanier wants to slow Voda down by chopping away at his legs.
Voda throws a jab but it's blocked by Arthanier.
Voda scores with a jab.
Voda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramus Arthanier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Voda misses with a looping right.
Arthanier with a jab.
Voda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Voda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arthanier circles away.
Arthanier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arthanier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arthanier pushes Voda away with a front kick.
Jeremy Voda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthanier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arthanier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Voda.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramus Arthanier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arthanier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramus Arthanier!
Ramus Arthanier decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mac Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kersikov!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson is looking to stand but Jackson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jackson jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kersikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mac Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson forces Kersikov back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Kersikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Kersikov into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kersikov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson is controlling Kersikov's trapped leg to prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Roman Kersikov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Kersikov as he connects with a hook.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
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 Mac Jackson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a left hand
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Kersikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kersikov trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Kersikov postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Kersikov is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kersikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson managing to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Mac Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson motions for Kersikov to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Kersikov darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Kersikov into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Jackson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kersikov is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Kersikov is looking for a kimura here.
Kersikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jackson has hold of Kersikov's hands but Kersikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kersikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kersikov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kersikov connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kersikov drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Kersikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Kersikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kersikov is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kersikov lands with a cross.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson motions for Kersikov to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kersikov somewhat.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Mac Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kersikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Kersikov's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Kersikov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson wants to stand but Kersikov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kersikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Kersikov's legs - danger averted.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Roman Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Kersikov takes one on the button.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kersikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Kersikov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kersikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kersikov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kersikov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
Mac Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Jackson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jackson working for the choke.
Kersikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jackson's guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Kersikov!
Roman Kersikov is the new featherweight champion!
Roman Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles LaFontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes comes into the arena with Flight of Icarus blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khalid Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles LaFontier!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFontier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hayes is out of range and LaFontier settles back down.
LaFontier throws a right hand that Hayes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayes also avoids with ease.
LaFontier wants to clinch.
LaFontier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hayes throws a body punch but LaFontier moves out of range.
LaFontier lands a nice hook to Hayes's body. Hayes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LaFontier tries to clinch up
and Hayes counters with a nice body shot.
Hayes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayes with a hook.
Hayes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hayes throws a shot from downtown. LaFontier moves away and avoids it.
Hayes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging LaFontier to the ground. Hayes is now in LaFontier's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hayes is fighting to break LaFontier's control of his arms but LaFontier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
LaFontier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hayes won't allow LaFontier to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFontier wants to get back to his feet but Hayes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but LaFontier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaFontier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hayes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Charles LaFontier wasn't active enough on the ground.
LaFontier throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hayes's head.
LaFontier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by LaFontier.
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayes misses with a low kick.
LaFontier misses with a wild combination.
Hayes misses with a body kick.
Hayes avoids the head kick by LaFontier.
Hayes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hayes blocks a low kick nicely.
LaFontier just misses with a punch to the body.
Charles LaFontier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been informed that LaFontier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hayes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hayes connects with a right hand. LaFontier shakes it off.
LaFontier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hayes misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayes.
LaFontier wants to clinch.
LaFontier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hayes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
LaFontier throws a good cross that connects.
LaFontier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayes circles away quickly and effectively.
LaFontier swings for the body but Hayes moves out of range.
A punch combination from Hayes misses.
LaFontier throws a nice outside leg kick.
LaFontier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayes was well out of range. Poor timing from LaFontier.
Charles LaFontier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayes tries to score with a low kick but LaFontier moves his leg out of the way.
Hayes is looking to wear down LaFontier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
LaFontier looks to land a right hand but Hayes moved out of range.
LaFontier throws a shot from downtown. Hayes moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Hayes lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Hayes.
Hayes keeps the fight on the outside.
LaFontier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LaFontier misses with a body shot.
Hayes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from LaFontier.
A good leg kick by Hayes.
LaFontier fails in his attempt to clinch.
LaFontier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hayes misses the shot to the body.
LaFontier is looking to clinch.
LaFontier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hayes.
LaFontier avoids the body shot from Hayes.
Hayes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hayes fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops LaFontier to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! LaFontier looks to clinch but Hayes throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! LaFontier taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Khalid Hayes!
Our winner, Khalid Hayes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with Bone Thugs N Harmony - Body Rott blaring out of the sound system. Danny Brown had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Meyers!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Meyers moves away and avoids it.
Meyers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Meyers drives through with a takedown into Brown's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Meyers trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Meyers postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Meyers looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Meyers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Meyers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meyers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Meyers's legs - danger averted.
Brown pushing down on Meyers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Meyers is trying to control but can't.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown trying to advance position but Meyers counters by regaining guard.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Meyers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Meyers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meyers is trying to keep Brown in close.
Meyers looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Brown is defending well. Meyers quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Brown has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Meyers celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Meyers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nichi Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Henderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to American Bad Ass. Hong has chosen Hong Entrance Song 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nichi Hong!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hong counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Hong tenderised Henderson's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mike Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Henderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hong is out of range.
Hong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hong avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Hong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hong moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Henderson swings for the body but Hong moves out of range.
Henderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hong tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Henderson misses
and Hong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Henderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Hong looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Hong scores with a leg kick.
Hong clobbers Henderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hong circles away.
Hong looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
Henderson is looking to wear down Hong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Henderson looks to clinch
and Hong counters with a thumping low kick.
Hong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Hong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Henderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hong's head.
Henderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hong avoids it really well and circles away.
Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Hong manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hong is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hong down to the mat. Hong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses the jab.
Hong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hong. Hong obviously looking to wear him down.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hong cracks Henderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hong.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Hong lands with a cross.
Hong lands with an overhand left.
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Hong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Henderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hong finds it's way round the side to connect with Henderson's head.
Henderson lands a leg kick that knocks Hong off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hong.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Hong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson's sensitive parts.
Hong connects with the punch.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henderson scores with a jab to the head.
Hong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henderson at a distance.
Hong feints and then cracks Henderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henderson down.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Henderson staying out of range there.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Henderson throws a low kick but Hong avoids it.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson slips a jab from Hong.
Hong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hong moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Hong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henderson slips under a jab from Hong.
A jab from Hong finds it's way through Henderson's defenses.
Henderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hong in his tracks.
Hong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Henderson throws a low kick but Hong moves out of range easily.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hong scores with a jab. Henderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Henderson moves out of range as Hong strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nichi Hong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Henderson defending well as Hong loads up on a big left hand.
Hong throws a hook to the side of Henderson's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Henderson scores with a nice head shot.
Henderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hong misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Henderson throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Henderson ducks right into an uppercut from Hong.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Henderson digs a good hook to Hong's body.
Henderson punishes Hong's body with a nice straight punch.
Henderson lands a right hook to the body.
Henderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Hong misses.
Nichi Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Henderson gets a double leg takedown into Hong's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Henderson is in close to Hong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hong wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hong is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson looking to sit in guard and control but Hong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henderson's guard.
Henderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hong's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Henderson doesn't have the hooks in and Hong manages to turn into his guard.
Hong trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Hong is proving a slippery customer.
Hong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hong throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Hong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nichi Hong.
Henderson throws a hook but Hong blocks it.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Hong circles away.
Hong throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
Hong thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Henderson blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Hong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hong wants to land a leg kick but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson lands a really nice looking cross but Hong seems unphased.
Hong tries to work over Henderson's front leg with a kick but Henderson checks it.
Henderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Henderson takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Hong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henderson digs a good body shot into Hong's ribs.
Hong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson.
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!
Hong throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Henderson catches Hong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hong has time to react.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Hong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henderson throws out a powerful jab.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hong circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Henderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Henderson takes one on the button.
That kick from Hong tenderised Henderson's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henderson 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.
Hong cracks Henderson with an open hand slap.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Hong sizes up Henderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hong looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hong.
Hong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henderson. Henderson obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hong circles away.
Hong throws a leg kick but Henderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Hong is avoiding it.
Hong thuds his right hand into Henderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily.
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hong.
Henderson digs a good body shot into Hong's ribs.
Hong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henderson moves into the clinch.
Hong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hong misses with some punches.
Henderson wants to break free but Hong has control.
Hong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henderson's face.
Hong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson feints and then cracks Hong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hong down.
A clash of legs there as Henderson blocks the low kick.
Hong throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Hong.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
Henderson misses with a leg kick
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nichi Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Hong.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Henderson lands a nice shot that snaps Hong's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Hong connects with a body shot that sends Henderson's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henderson under the eye.
Hong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Henderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Henderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henderson slips a straight right by Hong.
Henderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hong.
A left lands for Henderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick from Hong.
Hong throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson lands a nice hook to Hong's body. Hong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henderson misses with a low kick.
Hong looks to land a body kick but Henderson moved away.
Henderson works Hong's body with a nice hook.
Henderson misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hong misses with a hook.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nichi Hong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nichi Hong!
After the big win, Nichi Hong made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KO Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deidara Zetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kalashnikov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to CMX - Kaikkivaltiaan Peili. Zetsu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Make Me. Vyacheslav Kalashnikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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264 lbs
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deidara Zetsu!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zetsu misses with a double jab.
Kalashnikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zetsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalashnikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalashnikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot
and Zetsu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalashnikov thinking.
Nice straight punches there by Zetsu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zetsu.
Kalashnikov ducks right into an uppercut from Zetsu.
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!
Kalashnikov ducks under a wild hook from Zetsu.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zetsu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kalashnikov's knee momentarily.
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zetsu misses with a body shot.
Kalashnikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Deidara Zetsu has been cut.
Zetsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Zetsu jabs Kalashnikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zetsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalashnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalashnikov lands a big right hand that sends Zetsu crashing to the mat! Kalashnikov stays standing though and waves Zetsu back to his feet!
Zetsu is rocked!
Nice body kick from Zetsu.
Zetsu loads up on a big right hand but Kalashnikov slips the punch.
Kalashnikov checks a low kick from Zetsu.
Kalashnikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zetsu's head backwards.
Kalashnikov scores with a leg kick.
Kalashnikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kalashnikov lands with an overhand left.
Zetsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalashnikov finish him?
That has opened up Deidara Zetsu's cut even more.
Kalashnikov blocks a head kick by Zetsu.
Zetsu seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalashnikov thumps Zetsu with a low kick.
Zetsu tried to score with a low kick but Kalashnikov checks it.
Kalashnikov walks into a left hand.
Kalashnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zetsu walks into a jab.
Kalashnikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Zetsu ducks into an uppercut from Kalashnikov and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the cage accompanied by Thin Lizzy - Angel of Death. Tyler Richards has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leandro Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Richards!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Richards.
Alves throws a low kick but Richards moves out of range easily.
Alves throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Richards. That's going to slow Alves down.
We've been hearing reports that Alves has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richards lands a jab to Alves's midsection.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
Richards is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richards stuns Alves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alves misses with a hook. Richards ducked under it nicely.
Richards throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range.
Richards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richards.
Richards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Richards with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards steps into range and cracks Alves with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Alves flops backwards and Richards dives into his guard looking to finish!
Alves is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Richards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh Alves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves seems to have got his legs back now.
Alves wants to sweep here but Richards controlling him for the moment.
Alves looking for subs off his back but Richards has passed one foot through into half guard.
Richards wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards not doing much here.
Alves is refusing to be controlled, as Richards sits in half guard.
Richards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alves trying to control here.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Alves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards is working away from the top position though.
Alves is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Richards is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Richards lands with a punch from half guard.
Richards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alves is looking to control Richards's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alves avoid being mounted?
Alves moves into full guard.
Richards working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
Alves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Richards has passed into half guard!
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Alves is not content to let Richards control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves is not content to let Richards control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Richards dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alves rather than just go for the knockout.
Richards slips a jab and a cross from Alves.
Richards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyler Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alves tries to bum rush Richards with a series of wild strikes but Richards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richards getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Richards lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.
Richards misses with a takedown attempt - Alves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab by Richards.
Alves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Alves.
Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Richards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards.
Richards jabs at Alves's body.
Alves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Richards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richards misses with a jab to the body
and Alves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Richards!
Richards is trying to get back to half guard.
Richards manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alves tries to pass to full mount but Richards defends it.
Richards is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alves's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Richards missing with strikes from the back.
Richards is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Alves. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Richards missing with punches from the back.
Richards is looking to control Alves but Alves is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Alves tries to escape but Richards has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves looking very determined here, making life difficult for Richards.
Richards is trying to stick to Alves's back but Alves is turning into Richards. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Richards's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alves.
Alves is looking to advance position but Richards has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Richards working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Richards scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alves?
Richards avoids the attempt from Alves to control.
Alves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards prevents Alves from improving his position.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richards stands and throws Alves's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards working the ground and pound.
Richards scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Richards there.
Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards.
No luck for Alves with that takedown attempt.
Richards shoots in looking for a takedown but Alves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donk. Alves catches Richards right on the button with a cross.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Richards fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Richards gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Alves 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 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Richards!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyler Richards thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Leandro Alves had this to say: 'thank you Ascension for this great opportunity but now that I'm starting to decline, it's time for the Leandro show to go back to the smaller circuit until retiring.'.
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