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GAMMA#406 Meyer v Gravius PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larry David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by PRINCE RAMA - RAGHUPATI. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
David chopping away at his opponent's legs.
David has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
David tries to close the distance and clinch but Bob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bob throws a head kick but David moves out of range.
Bob throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bob gets tackled into the cage by David. David maintains the clinch.
Bob misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Bob.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bob.
Bob lands a left hand that snaps the head of David backwards.
Bob tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Bob as the two fighters clinch.
Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bob's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
David can't find room to land a body shot as Bob controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David lands with a short head shot on the inside.
David lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bob or not.
David doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
David has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Bob tries to work over David's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
David tries a body shot but Bob blocks it.
David goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bob lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bob trying to control the position but instead, David has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bob into the cage.
Bob tries to throw a body punch but David avoids it by throwing Bob back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, David creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
David prevents a body shot from Bob.
Bob doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bob lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for David.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bob tries to throw a body punch but David avoids it by throwing Bob back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
David blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
David misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bob working aggressively here.
Bob lands a body punch.
A short right from David.
Bob has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. David is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bob lands a nice shot to the body.
Bob working aggressively here.
Bob misses with some punches.
Bob tries to work over David's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from David.
Bob prevents a body shot from David.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob.
David working some nice short punches in the clinch.
David tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bob tightens his grip and picks David up, before dumping him to the ground. David manages to land in guard.
Bob tries to free his leg and advance position but David is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
David is looking to stand up but Bob isn't so interested in that idea.
Bob stands up over David, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bob pushing down on David's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bob sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. David defending well though.
Bob is pressing down on David's thigh, looking to free his foot. David is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bob not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bob seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but David does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bob looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bob not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bob is trying to control the action in half guard but David is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bob dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
David tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as David blocks the leg kick.
David fakes the leg kick and cracks Bob in the body.
Bob moves out of range of the body kick.
Bob attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bob cracks David with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bob swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bob throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent David stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from David. No joy for Bob on that attempt.
David scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Bob.
Bob wants to land a leg kick but David is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but David manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from David. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bob's head.
Bob throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
David dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
David throws a wild body kick that Bob sees coming a mile off.
David takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
David scores with a nice head shot.
David fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Bob catches David right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob lands a leg kick that knocks David off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Bob slips a jab and a cross from David.
Larry David is winning the standup battle so far.
Bob takes a swing at David's ribcage but misses.
Bob throws a body punch but David moves out of range.
David moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Bob misses.
Bob closes the distance and pushes David back into the cage.
Bob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
David using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bob has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bob fails to land.
Bob misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by David.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larry David is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bob shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. David is trying to defend but Bob finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bob trying to mount his opponent but David defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob throws a strike but David avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bob trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
Bob engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bob passes David's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bob is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so David is just riding it out for now. Bob eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob 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!
David avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
David digs a good body shot into Bob's ribs.
Bob with a jab.
David throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
David looks to land a body kick but Bob moved away.
David pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bob thumps David with a low kick.
Bob instigates a clinch.
Bob has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by David after a bit of a struggle.
David misses with a punch to the body.
Bob scores with a shoulder strike.
Billy Bob seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David tries a body shot but Bob blocks it.
Bob tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
David tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
David prevents a body shot from Bob.
David prevents a body shot from Bob.
Bob lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from David.
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by David.
David lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bob or not.
Bob working aggressively here.
David tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
David misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.
Bob misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from David.
David blocks a body shot from Bob.
Bob gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob tries to pass the half guard into mount. David knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bob wants to take a breather but David is having none of it.
Bob throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bob thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bob is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but David still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, David has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bob wants to control but David postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob regains half guard.
Bob felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bob looks like he's trying to stand up.
Billy Bob has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bob is trying to control but can't.
Bob tries to get to full guard but David has control of the leg.
Bob is trying to control but David passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob struggling a bit here.
Bob is looking for a sweep.
David decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from David - that will leave a mark!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob throws a low kick, looking for David's leg but David calmly moves out of range.
Bob attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bob moves out of range as David strikes.
Bob shoots in but David avoids the takedown attempt easily.
David throws a hook but Bob avoids it easily.
David with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
Bob motions for David to come forward. Bob throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bob throws a leg kick that misses.
David scores with a nice strike.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Bob shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as David sprawls well. David wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bob gets slowly back to his feet.
Bob moves out of range as David throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and David counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bob is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down David rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Bob. Beautiful body shot.
A jab lands there for Bob.
David tries to land a front kick but Bob steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
David is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
David tries to land a front kick but Bob steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
David misses with a body shot.
Bob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bob is trying to control. David wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Larry David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Bob is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to free his trapped foot but David is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bob wants to control but David is keeping him busy.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Billy Bob wasn't active enough on the ground.
David connects with a nice looking jab.
Bob lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
David lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
David on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from David as Bob shoots in.
Larry David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob.
Bob dives in for a single leg takedown but David sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
David's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bob's hands.
It looks like Billy Bob has been cut.
Bob takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Billy Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bob bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid body kick from David.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David scores with a body shot.
Nice shot by David.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
David moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bob moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
David cracks Bob with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bob looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can David finish him?
Bob is rocked!
David shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bob is still on wobbly legs! Can David finish him?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from David, right into the meat.
Bob seems to have recovered his senses.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
David throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Bob fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but David is out of range.
David stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry David showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bob 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 37:39
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 37:39
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bob!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tj Cummings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staal comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Ghetto Star (feat. Bad Azz). Cummings is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Misfits - Die Die My Darling . John Staal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
37 - 15 - 0 |
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254 lbs
33 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Staal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tj Cummings!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cummings scores with a leg kick.
Staal lands with a good body shot.
Staal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cummings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Staal misses
and Cummings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cummings tries to clinch but Staal moves out of range.
Staal misses the shot to the body.
Cummings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Tj Cummings has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Staal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cummings works over Staal's head and body with a nice combination.
Cummings wants to clinch up but Staal keeps it at a distance.
Cummings blocks a head kick by Staal.
Staal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cummings stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Staal.
Staal with a nice cross.
Cummings scores with a hook to the body. Staal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Staal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cummings at a distance.
A big right from Staal misses.
Staal throws a leg kick which misses Cummings's front leg but catches the back leg as Cummings tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Staal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Staal misses with a wild body shot.
Cummings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Staal.
Staal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cummings moves out of range of the body kick.
Staal moves out of range of the body kick.
Staal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Staal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cummings.
The fighters circle, before Staal throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Cummings's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Staal lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). John Staal!
A victorious John Staal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noir's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pride. Bukovsky has chosen Grubson feat. donGURALesko - Moc as his entrance music. Garrett Bukovsky told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marshall Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Garrett Bukovsky!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukovsky throws a right hand that misses
and Noir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Noir.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Noir trying to control but Bukovsky is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bukovsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noir.
Noir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bukovsky is keeping the position for now.
Noir is working hard here to advance position.
Bukovsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noir.
Noir trying to control but Bukovsky is working from the bottom.
Noir tries to free his leg and advance position but Bukovsky is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Noir throwing strikes from guard but Bukovsky blocks nicely.
Noir wants to control from the top but Bukovsky keeps moving.
Noir with a nice head shot there.
Bukovsky is controlling Noir's posture.
Noir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noir with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir throwing strikes from guard but Bukovsky blocks nicely.
Noir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noir passes into half guard.
Noir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bukovsky keeps working.
Bukovsky wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Noir there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Noir is trying to control the action in half guard but Bukovsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Noir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bukovsky defending well though.
Noir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bukovsky keeps working.
Noir throws a strike but Bukovsky avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Noir trying to control but Bukovsky is working from the bottom.
Bukovsky wants to hit a switch here but Noir passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bukovsky there!
Noir thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir looking to control but Bukovsky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Noir throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Noir is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Noir throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bukovsky wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Noir.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noir throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Noir dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Noir looks for a takedown but Bukovsky sprawls well.
Bukovsky attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bukovsky misses with an uppercut. Noir saw that one coming.
Noir 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.
Noir looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Noir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bukovsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Noir lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir passes Bukovsky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Noir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Noir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Noir seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Noir passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bukovsky!
Noir goes for an armbar but Bukovsky turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bukovsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bukovsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Noir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
My spies in Dojo inform me that Bukovsky has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noir working for a triangle but Bukovsky defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir working a defensive guard here.
Bukovsky preventing the sweep.
Noir looking for subs off his back but Bukovsky has passed one foot through into half guard.
Noir wants to get back to full guard but Bukovsky has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir tries to bench press Bukovsky off him but Bukovsky keeps the position.
Noir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bukovsky's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Noir wants to improve his position but Bukovsky is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bukovsky manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Noir dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bukovsky misses with a leg kick
and Noir counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bukovsky!
Noir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bukovsky keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Noir in side control, throwing shots but Bukovsky defends.
Noir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bukovsky, who protects the arm well.
Bukovsky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Noir's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir with the ground and pound but Bukovsky uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Noir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bukovsky's head.
Noir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bukovsky keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
Noir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bukovsky keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
Noir tries to free his leg and advance position but Bukovsky is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Noir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bukovsky can do to turn this around?
Noir wants to control from the top but Bukovsky keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noir trying to control but Bukovsky is working from the bottom.
Bukovsky trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bukovsky tried to score with a low kick but Noir checks it.
A low kick from Bukovsky is predictable there
and Noir counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir checks a leg kick.
A jab from Bukovsky misses.
Bukovsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrett Bukovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Bukovsky misses.
Bukovsky throws a sloppy head kick and Noir moves out of range easily.
Noir checks a leg kick.
Bukovsky thows a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Bukovsky is predictable there
and Noir counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bukovsky!
Marshall Noir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bukovsky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Noir landing a few strikes.
Noir tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukovsky takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noir lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Noir clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bukovsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Bukovsky misses
and Noir counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bukovsky's guard now.
Bukovsky is trying to keep Noir in close.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukovsky controls Noir momentarily but Noir frees himself.
Noir advances to half guard.
Noir thows a huge punch but Bukovsky dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir tries to pass to full mount but Bukovsky defends it.
Noir lands strikes from half guard.
Noir wants to control but Bukovsky is keeping him busy.
Noir throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bukovsky to regain full guard.
Noir stands and throws Bukovsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bukovsky is trying to improve his position.
Noir lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky is looking for a sweep.
Bukovsky manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bukovsky wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukovsky is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Noir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bukovsky won't allow Noir to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky wants to get up but he can't break Noir's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bukovsky stopping the sweep attempt from Noir.
Noir looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bukovsky has picked Noir up and slammed him! Noir can't keep hold of the triangle and Bukovsky manages to pass to side control!
Noir regains half guard.
Noir is looking to improve his position.
Marshall Noir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir trying to hold on to Bukovsky's head to control him but Bukovsky postures up.
Noir manages to get to full guard.
Noir wants to control but Bukovsky passes easily into half guard.
Garrett Bukovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir is trying is best to control the position here.
Noir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Noir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noir, 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 40:36
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 40:36
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Noir!
Marshall Noir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Garrett Bukovsky stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you Dinoo for forcing me to taking the fight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ender Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendrik Daross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ender Wiggin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendrik Daross!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Daross.
Wiggin tries to clinch there but Daross circles away.
Daross pushes Wiggin up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Daross.
Daross swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daross avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiggin.
Daross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiggin's elbow.
We've been informed that Daross 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.
A short left from Daross.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiggin.
It looks like Hendrik Daross has been cut.
Wiggin misses with an elbow over the top.
Daross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daross working aggressively here.
Daross manages to break the clinch.
Wiggin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wiggin tries to bum rush Daross with a series of wild strikes but Daross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiggin wants to clinch.
Daross with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross keeps the fight on the outside.
Wiggin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daross misses with a low kick.
Daross throws a wild body kick that Wiggin sees coming a mile off.
Wiggin has Daross up against the cage in a clinch.
Wiggin lands a hook that snaps the head of Daross backwards.
Wiggin blocks an uppercut.
Daross can't find room to land a body shot as Wiggin controls the action.
Wiggin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daross blocks it with crossed arms.
Wiggin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daross has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daross lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wiggin.
A hook to the body from Daross.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wiggin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiggin lands a left hand.
Wiggin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wiggin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daross blocks an elbow strike.
Daross lands with a left to the head.
Daross misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Daross fails to land.
Wiggin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daross.
Daross avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiggin.
Wiggin misses with some punches.
Wiggin crunches a lovely knee into Daross's ribcage.
Wiggin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiggin wants to clinch.
Wiggin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daross avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiggin.
Daross managing to block the knees to the body from Wiggin.
Wiggin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daross blocking some punches.
Daross tries to work over Wiggin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daross has a couple of punches blocked by Wiggin.
Wiggin lands an uppercut.
Daross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiggin scores with a shoulder strike.
Daross lands a shoulder strike.
Wiggin looking to throw knees to the head but Daross is blocking nicely.
Daross throws a head punch that misses.
Wiggin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wiggin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Wiggin.
That has opened up Hendrik Daross's cut even more.
Wiggin lands a left hand.
Wiggin can't find room to land a body shot as Daross controls the action.
Wiggin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daross's elbow.
Daross takes an elbow to the forehead.
Our sources have told us that Wiggin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Daross.
Wiggin lands with a light punch inside.
Wiggin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daross backwards.
Wiggin lands an elbow just above Daross 's eye.
Daross misses with a body punch.
Wiggin is leaning against Daross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wiggin prevents a body shot from Daross.
Wiggin scores with a knee to the head.
The cut above Hendrik Daross's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Daross working aggressively here.
Wiggin swings wildly with an uppercut but Daross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiggin connects with a knee to the head.
Daross is rocked!
Wiggin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daross is still on wobbly legs! Can Wiggin finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wiggin lands an elbow inside that Daross shrugs off.
Hendrik Daross's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wiggin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daross throws a punch but it's blocked by Wiggin.
Wiggin throws a big uppercut that drops Daross! More strikes from Wiggin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Daross lies dazed against the cage as Wiggin celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ender Wiggin!
A very excited looking Ender Wiggin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mk Ultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ultra comes to the cage accompanied by Big Bad - Satriani. Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica Enter Sandman. Mk Ultra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mk Ultra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ultra throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Ultra blocks a jab.
Ultra lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Ultra takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Holden Gracie has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie tests Ultra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ultra moves away.
Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ultra.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ultra misses with the head strike.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ultra up against the cage.
Ultra struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ultra misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ultra is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Ultra misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Ultra's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ultra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A short left from Gracie.
Ultra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ultra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ultra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Ultra.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Ultra.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ultra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ultra wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Ultra can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Ultra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gracie is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to work over Ultra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ultra misses with a body punch.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ultra.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Ultra blocks an uppercut.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ultra backwards.
Ultra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ultra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ultra.
Ultra scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Ultra.
Ultra gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Ultra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ultra tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Ultra.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gracie working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Ultra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ultra letting Gracie take a breather here.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Ultra.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Ultra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ultra's elbow.
Ultra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Ultra has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Ultra on the inside.
Ultra breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Ultra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ultra looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mk Ultra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Holden Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ultra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ultra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mk Ultra is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie digs a good body shot into Ultra's ribs.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Ultra.
Ultra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Ultra didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Ultra.
Ultra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ultra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ultra misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Ultra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Ultra throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Ultra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ultra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ultra.
Ultra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie.
Ultra misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ultra misses with a few strikes there.
Ultra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Ultra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie takes a swing at Ultra's ribcage but misses.
Ultra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ultra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
A punch combination from Ultra misses.
Ultra misses with a body shot.
A jab from Ultra does it's job there.
Ultra throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ultra's head.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie scores with a push kick.
Gracie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice shot lands for Gracie.
Gracie moves out of range as Ultra strikes.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ultra lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Ultra in a clinch.
Ultra misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Ultra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Ultra uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gracie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for Ultra.
Ultra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ultra tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Ultra back against the cage.
Ultra tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ultra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ultra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Ultra has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ultra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ultra throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Ultra misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Ultra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ultra lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ultra. That did some damage!
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Ultra.
Ultra misses with a low kick.
Gracie lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Holden Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Ultra.
Ultra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Ultra.
Ultra misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Ultra tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ultra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Ultra.
Gracie throws a head kick that half lands.
Ultra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ultra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Ultra shakes it off.
Ultra avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ultra is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Gracie thumps Ultra with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a low kick but Ultra avoids it.
Ultra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Ultra had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Ultra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Ultra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ultra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ultra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Ultra ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick but Ultra moves out of range.
Ultra tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Ultra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Gracie misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Ultra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Ultra will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ultra cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Ultra misses.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Ultra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ultra connects with a jab.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ultra scoring well with a low kick there.
Ultra misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
A cross from Gracie lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gracie!
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Ultra circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ultra throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Ultra's head.
Ultra throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie slips a straight right by Ultra.
Gracie lands with a nice body kick.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Ultra moves out of range easily.
Ultra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Gracie does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie throws a wild body kick that Ultra sees coming a mile off.
Ultra walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gracie.
Ultra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Ultra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ultra misses with a wild body shot.
Ultra walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ultra checks it well.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Ultra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Gracie moves forwards but Ultra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie digs a good body shot into Ultra's ribs.
Ultra blocks a head kick by Gracie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Ultra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Ultra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Gracie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Holden Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ultra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Ultra misses
and Gracie counters with a nice leg kick.
Gracie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ultra missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ultra's sensitive parts.
Ultra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Ultra settles back down.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Ultra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
Ultra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Ultra.
Ultra swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Gracie catches Ultra right on the button with a cross.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ultra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Ultra back into the cage.
Ultra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Ultra improves position.
Ultra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Ultra struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Ultra tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Ultra back against the cage.
Ultra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Ultra.
A head punch on the inside from Ultra fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ultra scores with a hook to the body.
Ultra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ultra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Ultra avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Mk Ultra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mk Ultra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ultra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Ultra uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ultra fails to land.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, Ultra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ultra.
Ultra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to stall.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Ultra.
Ultra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ultra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ultra tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Ultra misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gracie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ultra tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Ultra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ultra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ultras head.
Ultra struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ultra stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Ultra thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ultra tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Ultra.
Ultra throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Ultra throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie thuds his shin into the meat of Ultra's side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ultra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ultra misses the shot to the body.
Ultra misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mk Ultra.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 38:38
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 38:38
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 38:38
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artem Bessmertin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yngve Ingvar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artem Bessmertin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yngve Ingvar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingvar fails to land the takedown.
Bessmertin throws a right hand that misses
and Ingvar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bessmertin throws a solid leg kick but Ingvar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bessmertin.
Bessmertin lands a slapping body shot.
Ingvar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bessmertin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bessmertin connects with a nice looking jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ingvar 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 Bessmertin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bessmertin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ingvar throws a leg kick but Bessmertin moved away.
Ingvar throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Ingvar misses.
Bessmertin staying out of range there.
Bessmertin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bessmertin misses with a head shot. Ingvar uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ingvar has his hands on Bessmertin's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin postures up in Ingvar's guard and throws a big left but Ingvar blocks it.
Bessmertin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Bessmertin'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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bessmertin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bessmertin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ingvar keeping full guard, as Bessmertin tries to pass.
Bessmertin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bessmertin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ingvar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bessmertin has managed to get both his arms back between Ingvar's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar keeping full guard, as Bessmertin tries to pass.
Bessmertin is in close to Ingvar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ingvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bessmertin is one step ahead there.
Bessmertin is working Ingvar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ingvar managing to control the position.
Bessmertin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ingvar working a defensive guard here.
Ingvar working for a triangle but Bessmertin defends it easily.
Bessmertin connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bessmertin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ingvar being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bessmertin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bessmertin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bessmertin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ingvar's head.
Ingvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bessmertin is one step ahead there.
Bessmertin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ingvar's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bessmertin won't allow Ingvar to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Bessmertin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bessmertin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ingvar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bessmertin on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ingvar counters with a leg kick.
Bessmertin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ingvar. That did some damage!
Bessmertin cracks Ingvar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bessmertin tries a low kick but Ingvar avoids it.
Ingvar shoots in but Bessmertin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bessmertin thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Ingvar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Bessmertin coming out on top.
Ingvar throws a wild body kick that Bessmertin sees coming a mile off.
Ingvar looks for the body kick but Bessmertin saw that one coming.
Ingvar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ingvar is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingvar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ingvar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ingvar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bessmertin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ingvar.
A head kick by Ingvar misses
and Bessmertin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ingvar!
Ingvar is trying to control Bessmertin's posture but Bessmertin avoids it.
Bessmertin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bessmertin tries to advance to mount but Ingvar instead regains half guard.
Ingvar is looking to control Bessmertin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ingvar avoid being mounted?
Ingvar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bessmertin.
Artem Bessmertin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bessmertin pulls his head out easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice strikes from Bessmertin there.
Ingvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bessmertin is working away from the top position though.
Ingvar wants to get back to full guard.
Ingvar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bessmertin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ingvar is not content to let Bessmertin control the position.
Bessmertin working Ingvar over with strikes.
Bessmertin slips a nice elbow through Ingvar's hands, connecting with Ingvar's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bessmertin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ingvar is rocked!
Bessmertin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ingvar is still in real trouble! Can Bessmertin finish him?
Ingvar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bessmertin defends well.
Bessmertin with a nice head shot there.
Ingvar 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.
Ingvar seems to have recovered his senses.
Bessmertin advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ingvar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ingvar trying to control but Bessmertin postures up.
Bessmertin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ingvar wants to control but Bessmertin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bessmertin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bessmertin controlling the position easily from mount.
Ingvar is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Bessmertin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bessmertin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ingvar moves away.
A head kick misses from Ingvar.
Ingvar blocks a jab.
Bessmertin moves out of range as Ingvar throws a body kick.
Bessmertin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ingvar is fending him off so far but Bessmertin persists. Nope, Ingvar circles away and we're back to standing.
Ingvar throws a sloppy head kick and Bessmertin moves out of range easily.
Bessmertin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ingvar defends it nicely.
Bessmertin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ingvar finds it's way round the side to connect with Bessmertin's head.
Yngve Ingvar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Ingvar.
Ingvar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bessmertin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bessmertin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bessmertin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ingvar tries to land a front kick but Bessmertin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingvar looks to score with a jab to the body but Bessmertin is just out of range.
Ingvar throws a push kick but Bessmertin slaps the foot to one side.
Ingvar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bessmertin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bessmertin dives in for a single leg takedown but Ingvar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Bessmertin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bessmertin goes for a takedown attempt but Ingvar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bessmertin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bessmertin avoids the head kick by Ingvar.
Ingvar fakes the leg kick and cracks Bessmertin in the body.
No luck for Bessmertin with that takedown attempt.
Bessmertin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bessmertin misses the jab.
Ingvar slips a jab from Bessmertin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ingvar throws a hook but Bessmertin blocks it.
Bessmertin throws a low kick, looking for Ingvar's leg but Ingvar calmly moves out of range.
Bessmertin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ingvar.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bessmertin.
Ingvar tests Bessmertin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ingvar tries for a takedown but Bessmertin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessmertin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ingvar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bessmertin looking to sit in guard and control but Ingvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bessmertin has Ingvar pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bessmertin seems keen to control Ingvar's posture.
Ingvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bessmertin is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ingvar is looking to stand up but Bessmertin won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Artem Bessmertin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ingvar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bessmertin misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bessmertin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bessmertin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bessmertin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bessmertin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ingvar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bessmertin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bessmertin thows a body shot but no joy.
Bessmertin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Ingvar is 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Artem Bessmertin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bessmertin throws a leg kick but Ingvar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ingvar misses with a head kick.
Ingvar throws a sloppy head kick and Bessmertin moves out of range easily.
Ingvar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ingvar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bessmertin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bessmertin thows a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin staying out of range there.
Ingvar is looking to land body kicks.
Ingvar misses with a head kick.
Bessmertin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ingvar throws a sloppy head kick and Bessmertin moves out of range easily.
Bessmertin looks to land a left hand but Ingvar moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ingvar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bessmertin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bessmertin throws a big shot that misses.
Bessmertin lands a really nice looking cross but Ingvar seems unphased.
Bessmertin misses with a body shot.
Bessmertin misses the shot to the body.
Bessmertin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ingvar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ingvar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Bessmertin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ingvar delivers a nice body kick.
Ingvar throws a solid leg kick but Bessmertin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ingvar.
Bessmertin misses with a body shot.
Ingvar throws a right and a left that Bessmertin avoids nicely.
Artem Bessmertin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ingvar.
Bessmertin moves out of range as Ingvar strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin throws a lazy right hand but Ingvar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Ingvar misses.
Bessmertin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ingvar defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ingvar tests Bessmertin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bessmertin 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 Ingvar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ingvar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ingvar misses with a body shot.
Ingvar misses with an uppercut. Bessmertin saw that one coming.
Bessmertin takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bessmertin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ingvar throws a looping overhand right but Bessmertin ducks down to avoid it.
Ingvar misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Ingvar.
Ingvar defending well as Bessmertin loads up on a big left hand.
Ingvar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ingvar misses with a head kick.
Bessmertin checks a low kick from Ingvar.
Bessmertin throws a front kick aimed at Ingvar's knee but Ingvar avoids it well.
Ingvar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ingvar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ingvar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bessmertin slips under a jab from Ingvar.
Yngve Ingvar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin lands with a right hand.
Bessmertin throws a hook to the side of Ingvar's head but Ingvar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ingvar misses with a straight right.
Ingvar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bessmertin connects with a body shot.
Ingvar scores with a jab to the body.
Ingvar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bessmertin throws a nice looking combination but Ingvar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bessmertin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ingvar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bessmertin avoids the head kick by Ingvar.
Ingvar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ingvar wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bessmertin missing with a left hand there. Ingvar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bessmertin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bessmertin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ingvar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artem Bessmertin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bessmertin, 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 40:36
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 40:37
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Bessmertin!
During a confident post fight interview, Artem Bessmertin 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tasos Ieronymakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mizushima Muroi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muroi has chosen Get Out - Circa Survive as his entrance music. Mizushima Muroi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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335 lbs
20 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tasos Ieronymakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mizushima Muroi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muroi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ieronymakis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muroi's calf.
Tasos Ieronymakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muroi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ieronymakis counter with a right hand.
Ieronymakis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Muroi.
Ieronymakis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muroi under the eye.
Ieronymakis lands an overhand right.
Muroi moves out of range of the body kick from Ieronymakis.
An inside leg kick from Ieronymakis misses.
Crunch! Ieronymakis slams his shin into Muroi's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ieronymakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muroi.
Muroi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muroi swings for the body but Ieronymakis moves out of range.
Ieronymakis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muroi takes one to the chin there.
Muroi misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muroi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muroi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mizushima Muroi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muroi misses with a body shot.
Ieronymakis slips a jab and a cross from Muroi.
Ieronymakis moves out of range as Muroi strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ieronymakis. That's going to slow Muroi down.
Ieronymakis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muroi's half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ieronymakis wants to take a breather but Muroi is having none of it.
Ieronymakis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Muroi's head.
Still in half guard, Ieronymakis seems content to control.
Muroi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis wants to control but Muroi is keeping him busy.
Muroi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Muroi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Muroi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ieronymakis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Muroi lands a right hand.
Ieronymakis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muroi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muroi struggles to land a body shot inside as Ieronymakis controls his hands.
Muroi is looking to break free of the clinch but Ieronymakis has double underhooks.
Ieronymakis prevents Muroi from breaking the clinch.
Ieronymakis misses with the head strike.
Muroi lands a right hand.
It looks like Tasos Ieronymakis has been cut.
Ieronymakis blocks a body shot from Muroi.
Ieronymakis has a couple of punches blocked by Muroi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis is looking to break free of the clinch but Muroi has double underhooks.
Ieronymakis struggles to land a body shot inside as Muroi controls his hands.
Ieronymakis throws a punch but it's blocked by Muroi.
Ieronymakis throws a punch but it's blocked by Muroi.
A head punch on the inside from Ieronymakis fails to land.
Ieronymakis throws a punch but it's blocked by Muroi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muroi.
Ieronymakis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Muroi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ieronymakis has him pressed against the cage.
Ieronymakis keeps control of Muroi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muroi tries to circle away but Ieronymakis has him pinned against the cage.
Muroi lands a right hand.
Muroi breaks the clinch.
Muroi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ieronymakis.
Muroi sizes up Ieronymakis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Muroi cracks Ieronymakis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ieronymakis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Muroi finish him?
Ieronymakis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ieronymakis tried to score with a low kick but Muroi checks it.
Oh Ieronymakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muroi lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ieronymakis off his feet! Ieronymakis tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mizushima Muroi!
A very excited looking Mizushima Muroi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karl De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black has chosen yes as his entrance music. Mr Black will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl De Groot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black thows a leg kick but De Groot checks it
and De Groot counters with an inside leg kick.
De Groot throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horrible takedown by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by De Groot which made him look bad.
Black throws a front kick aimed at De Groot's knee but De Groot avoids it well.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Groot.
Black buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Black misses with a hook. De Groot ducked under it nicely.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - De Groot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Groot misses with a hook
and Black counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from De Groot.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Black.
De Groot swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tests De Groot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Groot throws a head kick that misses.
De Groot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Black misses with a lunging right hand
and De Groot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Groot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Groot swivels and escapes.
De Groot cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Black tries to land a leg kick but De Groot saw it coming and moves away.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Groot.
Black throws the left hand but De Groot avoids the punch easily.
De Groot connects with a leg kick. Black looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mr Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Groot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Black finds it's way round the side to connect with De Groot's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Karl De Groot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Groot thows a body kick. Black tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice defenses there by De Groot.
Black takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been told by De Groot's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting De Groot counter with a right hand.
Black throws a nice inside leg kick.
Black decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
De Groot is positioning himself well to prevent Black advancing to mount.
Black throwing shots but De Groot is blocking nicely.
De Groot trying to control here.
Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to pass the guard but De Groot defending well.
De Groot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Groot keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Groot's head.
De Groot is not content to let Black control the position.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Groot is concentrating on defense, preventing Black from advancing position.
De Groot wants to get back to full guard.
De Groot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Black scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Black throws a strike but De Groot avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Groot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Black decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Groot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Groot thows a body kick. Black tries to catch it but that hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black throws out a loose jab but De Groot uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Groot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
De Groot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Groot wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by De Groot.
De Groot misses with the body kick
and Black holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Black misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Groot.
A shot in the inside from De Groot.
Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Groot to keep the fight standing.
Black tries to pull guard but De Groot forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Black successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Groot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Black wants to sweep here but De Groot controlling him for the moment.
Black keeping moving, preventing De Groot from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Karl De Groot wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Some bone on bone action there as De Groot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot throws a good cross that connects.
De Groot loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
De Groot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Black is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Black.
De Groot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Black finds it's way round the side to connect with De Groot's head.
Black moves out of range as De Groot throws a body kick.
De Groot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Black checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Groot scores with a push kick.
De Groot misses with a low kick.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot tries to land a front kick but Black steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Black is looking to chop away at De Groot's legs.
De Groot moves out of range as Black strikes.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Groot.
De Groot lands with a good body shot.
De Groot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Black throws a leg kick but De Groot sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Groot lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Groot misses with a low kick.
Black blocks a low kick nicely.
De Groot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Groot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Groot is out of range.
De Groot moves away from the strike by Black.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Karl De Groot is winning the standup battle so far.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Groot.
Black swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
De Groot throws a wild body kick that Black sees coming a mile off.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. De Groot tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Groot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Black.
De Groot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Black's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Groot misses with a low kick.
Black throws a leg kick but De Groot sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Groot takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Groot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Groot.
A jab from Black finds it's way through De Groot's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Groot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Groot thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Black will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Groot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Groot throws a leg kick but Black moved away.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Groot counters with a nice body kick.
Black thows a leg kick but De Groot checks it
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Groot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Black swings for the body but De Groot moves out of range.
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
De Groot controlling the position.
Black wants to pass the guard but De Groot is keeping the position.
De Groot is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karl De Groot has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Black throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Black.
De Groot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Black 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.
That kick from De Groot tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Groot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice shot lands for De Groot.
Black connects with an inside leg kick.
Black's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black checks the leg kick nicely there.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Groot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black avoids the body shot from De Groot.
De Groot lands an overhand right.
De Groot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from De Groot misses.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
De Groot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black misses with a jab to the body
and De Groot counters with an outside leg kick.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Groot thumps Black with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black shoots for a double leg takedown but De Groot sprawls well. He's pushed Black's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Groot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with De Groot, looking for a takedown. Black pushes De Groot against the cage but De Groot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Black.
Good leg kick by De Groot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Black drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Groot misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from De Groot misses.
Black throws out a leg kick but De Groot moves out of range and Black only half commits.
Black tries to score with a low kick but De Groot moves his leg out of the way.
Black throws a front kick aimed at De Groot's knee but De Groot avoids it well.
Black looks to throw the jab but De Groot is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a leg kick that misses.
De Groot staying out of range there.
De Groot moves out of range of the strikes.
De Groot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Groot avoids the head kick by Black.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Groot.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Groot.
Black moves out of range of the body kick.
Black misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Groot thuds a left hand into Black's body.
De Groot slips a straight right by Black.
Black attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Karl De Groot did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Groot moves out of range as Black strikes.
De Groot ducks under a wild hook from Black.
De Groot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by De Groot.
Black throws a shot from downtown. De Groot moves away and avoids it.
De Groot lands a jab to the head.
De Groot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Groot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Groot throws a push kick but Black slaps the foot to one side.
Black scores with the left hand. De Groot knows he should have avoided that one.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groot checks a leg kick.
Black closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Black walks into a jab.
Black looks to land a left hand but De Groot moved out of range nicely.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Groot avoids it really well and circles away.
De Groot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by De Groot.
Black takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Groot lands a front kick.
De Groot misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a straight right.
Black misses with a body shot.
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Groot moves into full guard.
De Groot working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black stands and throws De Groot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Black crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Black seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Black working the ground and pound.
Black lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Groot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Black working away.
Black with the ground and pound but De Groot regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Black decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and De Groot moves out of range easily.
Black moves out of range of the body kick.
De Groot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Black has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Groot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Groot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and De Groot counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Black is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Black misses with a low kick as De Groot jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Groot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Black thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Groot if he has to take too many more of those.
Black throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black dominated that fourth round.
That's time! De Groot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A good leg kick by De Groot.
De Groot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Groot takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Groot manages to avoid it.
De Groot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Groot as he avoids it easily.
A head kick by Black misses
and De Groot counters with a nice uppercut.
De Groot scores with a push kick.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black throws a leg kick that misses.
De Groot thumps Black with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Groot.
De Groot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Groot tries a head kick but it misses.
Black with a poor takedown
and De Groot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Groot stuffs the takedown.
Karl De Groot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Black.
Black is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
De Groot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Black.
De Groot connects with a solid leg kick.
De Groot misses with a few strikes there.
De Groot misses with a looping left.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Karl De Groot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Black goes for a double leg but De Groot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Groot continues to drive forward.
De Groot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Black jumps guard but De Groot stands there with Black around his waist. Black gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Black tries to score a body lock takedown but De Groot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Black prevents a body shot from De Groot.
A right hand to the body from De Groot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Groot manages to break the clinch.
Black is looking to chop away at De Groot's legs.
De Groot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by De Groot.
De Groot misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groot scores with a body shot.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Groot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
De Groot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
De Groot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Black scores with a hook.
De Groot misses with a low kick.
De Groot throws a leg kick but Black checks it.
Black lands a nice shot that snaps De Groot's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mr Black is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Groot struggling a bit here.
Black decides to stand back up.
Donk. De Groot catches Black right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black cracks De Groot with a good jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Groot. That's going to slow Black down.
De Groot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Black.
Black has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black misses with a takedown attempt
and De Groot counters with a straight right hand.
De Groot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Black's calf.
Black shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl De Groot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Black has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Karl De Groot retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoko Gushiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Sanchez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoko Gushiken!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Gushiken.
Gushiken checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Gushiken is out of range.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Gushiken avoids it.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Gushiken's body. Gushiken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gushiken was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been informed that Gushiken 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.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gushiken misses with a wild body shot.
Gushiken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Gushiken's leg but Gushiken calmly moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Gushiken connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gushiken. That did some damage!
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Gushiken saw it coming and moves away.
Sanchez slips a jab from Gushiken.
Gushiken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanchez motions for Gushiken to come forward. Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Gushiken connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gushiken is out of range and Sanchez settles back down.
Gushiken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gushiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gushiken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gushiken misses with a hook to the body
and Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez swings for the body but Gushiken moves out of range.
Gushiken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Gushiken's leg. Gushiken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Gushiken.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gushiken misses the target.
Gushiken looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Gushiken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gushiken.
Gushiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Gushiken. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez throws a push kick but Gushiken slaps the foot to one side.
Gushiken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez throws a hook but Gushiken avoids it easily.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Sanchez misses
and Gushiken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gushiken with a jab.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Gushiken off balance momentarily.
Gushiken bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez is looking to slow Gushiken down with leg kicks.
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Gushiken saw it coming and moves away.
Sanchez delivers a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gushiken misses with a straight right.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Gushiken misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez motions for Gushiken to come forward. Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez tries to work over Gushiken's front leg with a kick but Gushiken checks it.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gushiken moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gushiken moves away.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Gushiken moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gushiken slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gushiken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez misses with a low kick as Gushiken jumps back.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gushiken looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gushiken moves away.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Gushiken ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gushiken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to score with low kicks.
Gushiken misses with a body shot.
Gushiken avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Gushiken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gushiken is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gushiken.
Gushiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Gushiken misses with a series of wild punches.
Gushiken swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a low kick as Gushiken jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Gushiken coming out on top.
Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Gushiken moves his leg out of the way.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Gushiken is out of range.
Gushiken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Gushiken slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Gushiken's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanchez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanchez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gushiken moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gushiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Gushiken's head but Gushiken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gushiken blocks a jab.
Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanchez 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.
Gushiken misses with a straight right.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez tries to work over Gushiken's front leg with a kick but Gushiken checks it.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gushiken doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Gushiken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Gushiken moved out of range.
Sanchez tries a low kick but Gushiken avoids it.
Gushiken misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gushiken. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gushiken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gushiken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanchez misses with a low kick as Gushiken jumps back.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Gushiken's knee but Gushiken avoids it well.
Sanchez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gushiken is out of range.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Gushiken moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez scores with a spinning back kick!
Gushiken throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gushiken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gushiken misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Gushiken - just one landing.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gushiken manages to avoid it.
Sanchez cracks Gushiken with a good jab.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Gushiken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
Sanchez catches Gushiken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gushiken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez 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 Gushiken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gushiken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gushiken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gushiken throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gushiken throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gushiken.
Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Gushiken's leg but Gushiken calmly moves out of range.
Gushiken tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gushiken tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick
and Gushiken counters with a nice body shot.
Gushiken misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gushiken throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gushiken scores with a jab to the body.
Gushiken lands with a good body shot.
Gushiken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Gushiken moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gushiken takes a step back to recover.
Gushiken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez thows a leg kick but Gushiken checks it
letting Gushiken counter with a right hand.
Gushiken checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Gushiken misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses.
Gushiken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gushiken connects with the punch.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gushiken misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gushiken has time to react.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gushiken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Gushiken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gushiken has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gushiken scores with a hook.
Gushiken avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Gushiken's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gushiken duly obliges.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Gushiken moved away.
Gushiken lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Gushiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Gushiken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken blocks a low kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gushiken momentarily.
Gushiken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gushiken blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gushiken misses the target.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Gushiken avoids it.
Nice body punch from Gushiken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gushiken misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gushiken thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez jabs Gushiken to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yoko Gushiken just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gushiken is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanchez.
Gushiken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Gushiken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Gushiken sees coming a mile off.
Gushiken just misses with a punch to the body.
Gushiken misses the shot to the body.
Gushiken checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez tries to work over Gushiken's front leg with a kick but Gushiken checks it.
Gushiken throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez 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 Gushiken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gushiken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gushiken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez defending well as Gushiken loads up on a big left hand.
Gushiken has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Gushiken's head.
Gushiken takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gushiken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gushiken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gushiken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gushiken connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Gushiken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gushiken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to work over Gushiken's front leg with a kick but Gushiken checks it.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Gushiken takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses.
Gushiken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gushiken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gushiken connects with a nice looking jab.
Gushiken swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Gushiken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
Sanchez feints a jab promting Gushiken to slip. Sanchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gushiken slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanchez.
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!
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gushiken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gushiken. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gushiken swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Gushiken as he checks the leg kick.
Gushiken slips under a jab.
Gushiken takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez had his way with Yoko Gushiken in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Crunch! Sanchez slams his shin into Gushiken's torso.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Gushiken.
Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Gushiken checks it.
Gushiken lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gushiken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gushiken connects with a nice looking jab.
Gushiken connects with a jab.
Gushiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gushiken.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Gushiken checks it.
Sanchez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to slow Gushiken down by chopping away at his legs.
Gushiken ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Gushiken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gushiken's calf.
Gushiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a low kick as Gushiken jumps back.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Gushiken counters with a nice body shot.
Sanchez thumps Gushiken with a low kick.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gushiken moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gushiken.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sanchez. Gushiken shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheers as Gushiken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Gushiken checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gushiken swings widly with a right hand
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Gushiken tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez takes a swing at Gushiken's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Diego Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez tries to work over Gushiken's front leg with a kick but Gushiken checks it.
Sanchez throws a combination. Gushiken tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Gushiken down.
Gushiken digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Gushiken stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Gushiken is out of range.
Sanchez is looking to slow Gushiken down with leg kicks.
Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gushiken is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gushiken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gushiken thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Gushiken ducks down to avoid it.
Yoko Gushiken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Gushiken.
Sanchez is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanchez cracks the inside of Gushiken's front leg.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Gushiken moved away.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Gushiken moved away.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gushiken.
Gushiken misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Sanchez!
Diego Sanchez retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Diego Sanchez, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sellus Gravius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyer comes to the cage accompanied by I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You. Gravius has chosen Morrowind as his entrance music. Sellus Gravius told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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270 lbs
33 - 17 - 0 |
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225 cm
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299 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sellus Gravius!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Kurt Meyer has been cut.
Meyer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gravius throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Meyer's head.
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!
Gravius throws a lazy body kick
and Meyer counters with an outside leg kick.
Meyer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Meyer is looking to slow Gravius down with leg kicks.
Meyer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gravius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meyer, pushing him back against the cage.
Meyer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gravius crunches a lovely knee into Meyer's ribcage.
Meyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Gravius won't allow it.
Gravius lands with a short shot to the head.
Meyer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gravius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Gravius 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.
Gravius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravius checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravius manages to avoid it.
Gravius tries to clinch up.
Meyer is looking to land body kicks.
Meyer throws a body punch but Gravius moves out of range.
Gravius checks a leg kick nicely.
Gravius slips a straight right by Meyer.
Gravius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meyer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gravius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gravius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Meyer.
Meyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meyer loads up on a big right hand but Gravius slips the punch.
Meyer misses with a hook. Gravius ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer lands a jab to the nose.
Meyer misses with a two punch combination.
Gravius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Meyer takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gravius.
Kurt Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Gravius.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Gravius.
Meyer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Meyer misses with a leg kick.
Gravius tries to clinch up.
Meyer misses with a low kick.
Gravius tries to land a front kick but Meyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravius throws a head kick that misses.
Meyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravius.
Gravius moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gravius misses with a knee strike.
Meyer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gravius lands a knee to the head.
Gravius tries a knee to the head but Meyer blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
Gravius pushes Meyer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gravius.
Gravius is stalling here.
Gravius landing knees to the head.
Kurt Meyer's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravius manages to break the clinch.
Gravius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Meyer takes a step back to recover.
Gravius moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gravius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Meyer has time to react.
Gravius scores with a push kick.
Gravius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gravius scoring well with a low kick there.
Meyer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kurt Meyer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gravius pushes Meyer away with a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meyer tries to keep at a distance but Gravius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meyer being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sellus Gravius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Meyer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Meyer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gravius has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Meyer gets tackled into the cage by Gravius. Gravius maintains the clinch.
Gravius unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meyer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravius drops Meyer with a big knee straight up the middle! Meyer is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kurt Meyer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sellus Gravius!
A victorious Sellus Gravius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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