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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ervis Januzaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ervis Januzaj has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ervis Januzaj!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick moves away from the strike by Januzaj.
Quick with a jab.
Quick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Januzaj. Januzaj circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ervis Januzaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Januzaj.
Januzaj scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Januzaj misses with a right hand
and Quick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Januzaj throws a hook but Quick blocks it.
Oooooh!!! Quick has knocked Januzaj down with a huge combo! Quick steps away and waves a wobbly Januzaj back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Ervis Januzaj has been cut.
Januzaj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the body from Januzaj misses
and Quick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Januzaj thinking.
Januzaj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quick counters with a left to the body.
Januzaj walks straight into a right hand from Quick - that's dropped him! Quick jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Januzaj from any more punishment! Januzaj complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Quick!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Malkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks's entrance music is $50 and a flask of crown. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirill Malkov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks lands a body shot.
Malkov throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Johny Hendricks has been cut.
Hendricks jabs Malkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hendricks misses with a hook.
Hendricks moves in looking to clinch but Malkov pushes him off.
Malkov delivers a nice body kick.
Malkov scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendricks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hendricks moves into the clinch.
Malkov is trying to break the clinch but Hendricks is controlling him.
Malkov is trying to push Hendricks away but Hendricks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Malkov tries to break free but Hendricks pushes him back against the cage.
Malkov working hard to break the clinch.
Malkov throws a head punch that misses.
Hendricks wants to break free but Malkov has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkov'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.
Malkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hendricks wants to clinch.
Malkov defending well as Hendricks loads up on a big left hand.
Johny Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks takes a swing at Malkov's ribcage but misses.
Malkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hendricks.
Hendricks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hendricks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hendricks tries to clinch
and Malkov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hendricks is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Malkov lands a brutal head kick. Hendricks looks out on his feet and Malkov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kirill Malkov!
After winning the bout, Kirill Malkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabari Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Stockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnston comes to the cage accompanied by fabulous- breathe. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Duane Stockton was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jabari Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Stockton!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stockton. Johnston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stockton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stockton prevents Johnston from moving into mount.
Johnston is trying to get an arm triangle but Stockton is defending well.
Johnston has an Americana. Stockton didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Johnston is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Johnston hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jabari Johnston!
Jabari Johnston made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask has chosen Wait, what? OH MY GOD, Tiger has joined the Dark Side!! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiger Mask!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Markman.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mask has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mask throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mask throws the kick towards the body but Markman avoids it.
Markman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Mask catches Markman right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Rory Markman has been cut.
Markman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mask.
Mask throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Markman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Markman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mask walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Markman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask scores with a kick to the midsection.
No luck for Mask with that takedown attempt.
Markman avoids the body shot from Mask.
Mask throws a right hand that misses
and Markman counters with a one-two to the body.
Mask with a lazy takedown attempt
and Markman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mask wants to sweep but no luck.
Markman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markman postures up in Mask's guard and throws a big left but Mask blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Markman throws an elbow that misses. Mask uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Markman's guard. Nice move by Mask!
Mask working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mask wants to control from the top but Markman keeps moving.
Mask looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markman controlling the position.
Mask is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Markman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mask.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mask throws a shot from downtown. Markman moves away and avoids it.
Mask pivots, looking for a leg kick but Markman is out of range and Mask settles back down.
Markman blocks a jab.
Mask connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from Mask lands.
Mask misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Markman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mask keeping moving, preventing Markman from controlling successfully.
Mask throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mask utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markman chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mask keeping moving, preventing Markman from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mask throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Markman throwing strikes from guard but Mask blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rory Markman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Markman checks the leg kick.
Mask throws a series of punches but Markman moves out of range.
Mask throws a one two combo.
Mask misses with an uppercut
and Markman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mask misses with a left hand
and Markman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mask's guard now.
Markman lands a couple of elbows.
Markman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markman is looking to work some ground and pound but Mask has wrist control.
Mask has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman postures up and lands a big shot to Mask's brow.
Mask utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mask throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Markman is in close to Mask's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mask is striking but Markman is not phased and passes to half guard.
Markman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mask blocking the ground and pound attempt from Markman.
Markman working Mask over with strikes.
Markman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mask with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Markman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman is looking for a kimura here.
Markman is thwarting Mask's attempts to control the position.
Markman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mask is pressing down on Markman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mask manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Markman wants to control but Mask is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask cracks Markman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Markman tries to hold on but Mask pushes him away.
Markman is squirming around, avoiding Mask's attempts to control the action.
Markman blocking the ground and pound.
Mask lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mask prevents Markman from getting the reversal.
Mask throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mask is landing with some decent strikes but Markman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mask misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mask sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Markman defending well though.
Mask trying to control from half guard but Markman is working away.
Mask missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mask not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mask wants to pass the guard but Markman is defending well.
Markman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mask.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rory Markman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rory Markman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Mask lands with an overhand left.
Mask 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.
Mask fails to land with a series of punches.
Markman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mask.
Mask looks to land a combination but Markman avoids it well.
Mask missing with a left hand there. Markman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mask misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask misses with a low kick.
Mask slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rory Markman's cut is getting worse.
A big left from Mask misses.
Mask with a jab.
Markman is rocked!
Tiger Mask seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mask shoots in looking for a takedown but Markman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mask's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oh Markman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markman moves out of range as Mask strikes.
Markman staying out of range there.
Mask drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mask preventing the sweep.
Mask throwing strikes from guard but Markman blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markman is trying to keep Mask in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask wants to control from the top but Markman keeps moving.
Markman seems to have got his legs back now.
Markman 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.
Markman being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mask throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mask swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mask scores with a decent looking hook.
Mask tries to score with a low kick but Markman moves his leg out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mask.
Mask waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markman.
Markman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mask wants to land a leg kick but Markman is out of range.
Markman fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mask missing with a left hand there. Markman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mask lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Markman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mask.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markman moves away from the strike by Mask.
Markman avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Mask comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mask has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Mask!
Tiger Mask decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samir Oliva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samir Oliva!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malapitan is out of range.
Oliva misses with a body kick.
Malapitan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliva throws a leg kick that misses.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Malapitan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malapitan throws a nice looking combination but Oliva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick from Oliva misses.
Malapitan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
Malapitan throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliva.
Malapitan blocks a head kick by Oliva.
Malapitan blocks a leg kick.
Oliva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malapitan scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva 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.
Good leg kick by Oliva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oliva blocks a head kick by Malapitan.
A bone on bone clash there as Malapitan blocks the leg kick.
Oliva avoids the head kick by Malapitan.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Malapitan counters with a left to the body.
Oliva 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.
Malapitan looks to land a right hand but Oliva moved out of range.
Oliva throws a head kick that misses.
Oliva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malapitan lands a really nice looking cross but Oliva seems unphased.
Malapitan throws a head kick that misses.
Malapitan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malapitan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Samir Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva 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.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Malapitan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malapitan throws out the jab.
Oliva tries to land a leg kick but Malapitan saw it coming and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch combination from Malapitan misses.
Malapitan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malapitan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oliva is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malapitan throws the left hand but Oliva avoids the punch easily.
Oliva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A clash of legs there as Malapitan blocks the low kick.
Malapitan throws a series of punches but Oliva avoids them all with ease.
Oliva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oliva.
Malapitan avoids a kick to the body.
Malapitan avoids a kick to the body.
Malapitan checks a low kick from Oliva.
Oliva throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malapitan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Malapitan checks a leg kick.
Malapitan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Oliva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malapitan is out of range and Oliva settles back down.
Oliva slips a jab and a cross from Malapitan.
Oliva connects with a leg kick. Malapitan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oliva.
Malapitan is breathing heavily.
Malapitan moves out of range of the body kick.
Malapitan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliva scores with a leg kick.
Oliva throws a head kick that Malapitan semi-blocks.
It looks like Raje Malapitan has been cut.
Malapitan misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raje Malapitan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oliva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Oliva! Malapitan is out on his feet! Oliva rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Malapitan is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Malapitan is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samir Oliva!
A very excited looking Samir Oliva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cannondale Trail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duffy comes to the cage accompanied by Down with the Sickness. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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280 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikey Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cannondale Trail!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trail shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Duffy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trail but Trail pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trail connects with a high kick.
Duffy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Trail. Those never looked like landing.
Duffy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trail lands a nice hook to Duffy's body. Duffy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trail throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duffy.
Duffy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trail manages to avoid it.
Trail tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duffy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duffy has a takedown stuffed.
Duffy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Duffy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Duffy walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trail looks to land a combination but Duffy avoids it well.
Duffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trail moves away.
Duffy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trail looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trail defending against the ground and pound.
Duffy looks up at the clock and then as Trail takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Duffy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Trail is not content to let Duffy control the position.
Duffy in side control, throwing shots but Trail defends.
Duffy working away.
Trail gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Duffy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trail's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Duffy working over Trail with some ground and pound. Trail looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trail wants to get back to full guard.
Duffy is keen to just control but Trail is a slippery customer.
Trail is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Duffy there.
Trail makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trail.
Duffy throws an elbow that misses. Trail uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Duffy's guard. Nice move by Trail!
Duffy controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trail looking to pass the guard.
Duffy keeping moving, preventing Trail from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Duffy holds on and takes a little breather.
Duffy keeping moving, preventing Trail from controlling successfully.
Duffy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mikey Duffy.
Trail throws a front kick aimed at Duffy's knee but Duffy avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trail lands a lovely overhand right.
Trail is looking to slow Duffy down with leg kicks.
Duffy shoots for a takedown but Trail saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duffy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duffy shoots for a takedown but Trail saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trail with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duffy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Trail makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Duffy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duffy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trail manages to avoid it.
Trail rushes Duffy and presses him up against the cage.
Duffy tries to work over Trail's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trail working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cannondale Trail dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Duffy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duffy dives in for a single leg takedown but Trail sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duffy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duffy misses with a body punch.
Duffy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trail pulls his leg out and moves away.
Trail keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trail throws a leg kick which misses Duffy's front leg but catches the back leg as Duffy tries to avoid it.
Trail lands with a kick to the ribs.
Trail lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trail digs a good hook to Duffy's body.
Cannondale Trail seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duffy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duffy blocks a head kick by Trail.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trail tests Duffy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trail turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duffy closes the distance and clinches up with Trail, looking for a takedown. Duffy pushes Trail against the cage but Trail circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Duffy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trail throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Trail connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trail seems to be stalking Duffy here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Duffy drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cannondale Trail!
In his post fight interview, Cannondale Trail gave a big smile as he said 'I would like to thank God for tonight, I hope my opponent is healthy. Fighting here is an honor. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Knapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knapp comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Sleep. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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36
180 lbs
25 - 9 - 0 |
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196 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Knapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demian Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Knapp catches Rocha right on the button with a cross.
Knapp lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rocha.
Nice cross by Knapp.
Knapp with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Rocha or perhaps it was just good defense by Knapp which made him look bad.
Knapp tests Rocha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knapp clinches up with Rocha and pushes him back against the cage.
Knapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rocha swats away the attempt to clinch by Knapp.
Knapp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rocha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Knapp scores with a nice strike.
Rocha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knapp throws out the jab.
Rocha shoots in and gets a takedown into Knapp's guard.
Rocha has gone for a leg lock! Knapp slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rocha's guard.
Rocha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha has Knapp pulled in close to control his posture.
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knapp passes into side control.
Rocha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rocha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knapp wants to stand but Rocha is controlling his arm.
Rocha is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knapp stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rocha manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knapp on his heels. He'll look to pass Knapp's guard now, I'm sure.
Rocha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knapp wants to stand and escape but Rocha is having none of it.
Rocha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rocha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rocha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha trying to control but Knapp is working from the bottom.
Rocha looking to sit in guard and control but Knapp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rocha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knapp is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knapp trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rocha's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Knapp dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knapp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knapp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knapp wants to clinch.
Knapp throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocha on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knapp wants to clinch up but Rocha keeps it at a distance.
Rocha cracks a nice hook into Knapp's ribs.
Rocha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rocha swings for the body but Knapp moves out of range.
Knapp lands with a cross.
Knapp looks to throw the jab but Rocha is out of range.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses.
Knapp tries to clinch but Rocha is having none of it.
Knapp swings widly with a right hand
and Rocha counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knapp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocha circles away quickly and effectively.
Rocha tries to keep at a distance but Knapp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rocha missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knapp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knapp is trying to force a seperation but Rocha has the dominant position.
Knapp tries to throw a body punch but Rocha avoids it by throwing Knapp back against the cage.
Rocha tries for a takedown but Knapp manages to get underhooks.
Rocha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rocha lands a nice knee to the body.
Knapp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knapp prevents Rocha from breaking the clinch.
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knapp keeps the fight on the outside.
Knapp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rocha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knapp pushes Rocha up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knapp lands with a light punch inside.
Knapp breaks the clinch.
Rocha fails to land the takedown.
Peter Knapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Rocha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knapp leaves Rocha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rocha tries to keep at a distance but Knapp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knapp lands a body punch.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knapp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knapp throws a head kick but Rocha moves out of range.
Rocha throws a solid leg kick but Knapp takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rocha.
Rocha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knapp misses with a two punch combination.
Knapp tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knapp tries to clinch but Rocha is having none of it.
Knapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocha fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knapp to the ground. Rocha is now in Knapp's guard.
Rocha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha looking to sit in guard and control but Knapp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rocha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rocha wants to sweep here but Knapp controlling him for the moment.
Rocha controlling Knapp's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knapp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rocha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Knapp will probably get the nod.
That's time! Knapp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Knapp tries to clinch up but Rocha circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Knapp misses.
Rocha closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knapp did well to prevent Rocha getting side control.
Knapp tries to kick Rocha off but Rocha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rocha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knapp defending well though.
Rocha is looking for a kimura here.
Rocha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knapp sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha is looking to advance position but Knapp won't allow it.
Rocha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knapp has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knapp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rocha.
Knapp regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rocha.
Demian Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha wants to stand but Knapp is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knapp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rocha is controlling him.
Peter Knapp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocha wants to stand but Knapp is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knapp wants to get back to his feet but Rocha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rocha throws a big right hand that misses.
Rocha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rocha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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 Rocha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rocha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rocha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rocha throws a big right hand that misses.
Rocha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knapp looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knapp looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knapp!
And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Rocha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knapp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Knapp!
Peter Knapp tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russian Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Parke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russian Zombie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Norman Parke!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parke misses with a double jab.
Zombie scores with a jab. Parke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parke throws a series of punches but Zombie moves out of range.
A jab from Zombie misses.
Parke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zombie.
Parke throws the left hand but Zombie avoids the punch easily.
Zombie misses with a few strikes there.
Zombie throws a right and a left that Parke avoids nicely.
Zombie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Parke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zombie.
Zombie throws a looping overhand right but Parke ducks down to avoid it.
Zombie throws the left hand but Parke avoids the punch easily.
Parke throws a looping overhand right but Zombie ducks down to avoid it.
Parke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zombie.
We've been told by Zombie's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie fails to land with a series of punches.
Parke loads up on a big right hand but Zombie slips the punch.
Parke works Zombie's body with a nice hook.
Parke throws a lazy right hand but Zombie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zombie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parke clinches.
Parke keeps control of Zombie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zombie prevents a body shot from Parke.
Zombie is trying to push Parke away but Parke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zombie is trying to break free.
Parke tries a body shot but Zombie blocks it.
Parke stalls.
Zombie is trying to maintain a safe position but Parke gets an underhook and turns Zombie into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie stops a takedown attempt from Parke.
A bit of stalling here from Parke.
Parke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zombie blocks an uppercut.
Zombie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parke misses with a body punch.
Parke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zombie is trying to push Parke away but Parke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Parke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parke working aggressively here.
Parke misses with a punch to the body.
Zombie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zombie blocks an uppercut.
Parke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zombie is trying to force a seperation but Parke has the dominant position.
Zombie manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Parke misses.
Zombie throws an overhand right that lands on Parke's shoulder, as Parke tries to avoid the shot.
Parke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zombie swings for the body but Parke moves out of range.
Zombie throws a series of punches but Parke avoids them all with ease.
Parke catches Zombie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zombie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zombie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Parke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Parke is trying to control. Zombie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie tries to roll over but Parke keeps him under control.
Zombie pushes Parke off looking to stand but Parke dives back in and keeps control.
Zombie trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zombie won't allow Parke to pass to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zombie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Parke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zombie's head.
Parke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zombie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zombie looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zombie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parke is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Russian Zombie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Parke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zombie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zombie lands a nice looking body shot.
Zombie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parke thows a body shot but no joy.
Parke moves into the clinch.
Zombie wants to break free but Parke has control.
Zombie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zombie is trying to force a seperation but Parke has the dominant position.
Zombie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parke drives through and clinches with Zombie against the cage.
Zombie is trying to break the clinch but Parke is controlling him.
Zombie effectively controlling the action here.
Zombie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parke misses with a body shot.
Parke slips a jab and a cross from Zombie.
Zombie dodges the punch combination from Parke.
Zombie throws an off balance right hand
and Parke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parke is pressing down on Zombie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zombie is holding on for now.
Zombie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Parke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zombie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parke is looking to take a break and control but Zombie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parke thows a huge punch but Zombie dodges it nicely.
Parke prevents Zombie from standing back up.
Parke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parke wants to pass to mount but Zombie is defending the position.
Parke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zombie defending well though.
Zombie wants to get back to full guard.
Parke is trying to control the action in half guard but Zombie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Parke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Parke connects with a nice short shot to Zombie's temple.
Parke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zombie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zombie taking some punishment here, with Parke in his half guard.
Zombie works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parke chips away with some ground and pound.
Zombie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Parke!
Zombie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parke is looking to escape.
Parke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zombie content just to control the position here.
Parke holds of for dear life.
Parke is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parke prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Zombie looking to control but Parke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zombie avoids the attempt from Parke to control.
Zombie wants to control the pace but Parke is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zombie avoids the attempt from Parke to control.
Zombie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parke is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Parke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Zombie throws a poor cross that misses
and Parke counters with a shoot takedown. Zombie fights it but they end up in guard.
Parke looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Demon's Elite Gym (12 Elite) inform me that Parke has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zombie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parke trying to control but Zombie is working from the bottom.
Parke stops Zombie from standing up.
Parke tries to free his leg and advance position but Zombie is retaining full guard.
Parke wants to control from the top but Zombie keeps moving.
Zombie wants to sweep but no luck.
Parke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parke with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie is trying to keep Parke in close.
Parke won't allow Zombie to get back to his feet.
Parke is pushing down on Zombie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zombie is fighting to maintain full guard but Parke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Parke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Parke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zombie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Parke trying to control but Zombie is having none of it.
Zombie avoids a series of strikes thrown by Parke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parke misses with a head shot.
Zombie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Parke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zombie is looking to escape.
Norman Parke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parke lands with some strikes.
Zombie prevents any damage by holding on tight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parke lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zombie hang on?
Parke punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zombie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parke raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zombie is in a horrible position here. Parke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie is working to get back to half guard.
Parke looking to control but Zombie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zombie trying desperately to get to his feet.
Zombie is bucking up trying to escape but Parke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Parke lands a heavy elbow.
Parke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Parke has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zombie's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Parke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zombie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big strike lands for Parke! That's really hurt Zombie and he's turned his back - Parke keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Parke jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Parke!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klas Ondahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pereira has chosen K5 - Lovin' Feelin' as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Klas Ondahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Ondahl takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ondahl moves into the clinch.
Pereira tries to land knees in the clinch but Ondahl avoids the damage to the body.
Pereira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ondahl jumps guard but Pereira stands there with Ondahl around his waist. Ondahl gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ondahl as Pereira tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Pereira.
Ondahl jumps guard but Pereira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pereira.
Pereira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ondahl backwards.
Pereira has Ondahl pushed against the cage.
Pereira crunches a lovely knee into Ondahl's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ondahl is defending well for now.
Pereira looking to stall.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ondahl avoids it.
Ondahl tries to pull guard but Pereira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klas Ondahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira lands a nice elbow.
Ondahl tries to pull guard but Pereira holds him up against the cage and eventually Ondahl drops back down to his feet.
Ondahl managing to block the knees to the body from Pereira.
Ondahl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pereira walks away with a smile on his face. Ondahl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ondahl tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pereira jabs Ondahl to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Pereira both land. Nice combination.
Ondahl gets tackled into the cage by Pereira. Pereira maintains the clinch.
Pereira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Pereira.
Pereira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pereira lands a nice elbow.
Pereira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pereira tries to land knees in the clinch but Ondahl avoids the damage to the body.
Pereira lands a nice elbow.
Pereira gets underhooks to prevent Ondahl's takedown attempt.
Ondahl wants the takedown. Pereira is fighting it off but Ondahl persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pereira's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ondahl is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pereira is trying to keep Ondahl in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is controlling Ondahl's posture.
Ondahl trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pereira moves into the clinch.
Pereira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ondahl backwards.
Pereira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ondahl tries to pull guard but Pereira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ondahl manages to pull guard.
Ondahl wants to get back to his feet but Pereira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ondahl has a closed guard, preventing Pereira from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl has his feet on Pereira's thighs here. He's pushed Pereira off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pereira screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klas Ondahl!
Klas Ondahl gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Nawrocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nawrocki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kanye West - Amazing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mirko Emelianenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Piotr Nawrocki's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Piotr Nawrocki!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nawrocki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Nawrocki circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Nawrocki keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emelianenko, right into the meat.
Nawrocki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko instigates a clinch.
Nawrocki blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Nawrocki is looking for a takedown.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Nawrocki blocks with his arms.
Nawrocki wants a takedown but no success here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Emelianenko as Nawrocki tries to tie him up.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nawrockis head.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nawrocki is defending well for now.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nawrocki manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nawrocki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nawrocki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nawrocki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stays in close to Nawrocki's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mirko Emelianenko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Emelianenko throws a push kick but Nawrocki slaps the foot to one side.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nawrocki throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Nawrocki.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nawrocki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emelianenko is fending him off so far but Nawrocki persists. Nope, Emelianenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Mirko Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Nawrocki.
Emelianenko thuds his right hand into Nawrocki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki gets tackled into the cage by Emelianenko. Emelianenko maintains the clinch.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Nawrocki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Emelianenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nawrocki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Emelianenko is pressed up against the cage. Nawrocki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emelianenko down to the mat. Emelianenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nawrocki looks winded!
Emelianenko misses with a head kick.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nawrocki's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko rushes Nawrocki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nawrocki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Emelianenko after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Piotr Nawrocki has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nawrocki backwards.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nawrocki up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Nawrocki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Emelianenko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nawrocki can turn it around.
Emelianenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Nawrocki won't want to take too many of those.
Nawrocki blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko presses Nawrocki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nawrocki blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Good body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nawrocki backwards.
Nawrocki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Nawrocki gets an underhook and turns Emelianenko into the cage.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Nawrocki backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko is pressed up against the cage. Nawrocki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emelianenko down to the mat. Emelianenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Emelianenko feints and then cracks Nawrocki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nawrocki down.
Mirko Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick that knocks Nawrocki off balance momentarily.
Nawrocki moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Nawrocki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nawrocki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Emelianenko misses with a head kick.
Emelianenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko catches Nawrocki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nawrocki walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianenko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko wants to clinch but Nawrocki slips to the side
and Nawrocki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Emelianenko's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nawrocki trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko is controlling Nawrocki's posture.
Nawrocki throws a strike but Emelianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mirko Emelianenko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nawrocki checks the leg kick nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Nawrocki blocks the low kick.
Mirko Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nawrocki throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Emelianenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nawrocki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nawrocki swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko throws a push kick but Nawrocki slaps the foot to one side.
Nawrocki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Nawrocki circles away and keeps his distance.
Nawrocki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nawrocki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nawrocki can do to turn this around?
Nawrocki digs a good body shot into Emelianenko's ribs.
Mirko Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Nawrocki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nawrocki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Nawrocki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Emelianenko works Nawrocki's body with a nice hook.
Nawrocki is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nawrocki takes a step back to recover.
Mirko Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nawrocki fails to land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko connects with a leg kick. Nawrocki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Emelianenko.
A jab from Nawrocki misses.
Nawrocki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko tries to avoid it but Nawrocki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emelianenko to the ground. Emelianenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko connects with a solid leg kick.
It looks like Emelianenko has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Emelianenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Nawrocki moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emelianenko. That's going to slow Nawrocki down.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Nawrocki'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.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick as Nawrocki jumps back.
Emelianenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left and a right from Emelianenko both land. Nice combination.
Nawrocki lands a head kick. Emelianenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Emelianenko clinches up against the cage.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko landing knees to the head.
Emelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nawrocki.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Emelianenko is struggling to control the position.
Emelianenko works on Nawrocki's body with a couple of short punches.
Nawrocki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko lands a shot to the body.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nawrocki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Emelianenko smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko gets a clinch.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Nawrocki avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
Nawrocki takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Nawrocki blocks it.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nawrocki blocks it with crossed arms.
Nawrocki wants to take the fight to the mat but Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko presses Nawrocki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nawrocki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emelianenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Nawrocki gets an underhook and turns Emelianenko into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Nawrocki avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Nawrocki blocks with his arms.
Nawrocki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko pushes Nawrocki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Nawrocki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko has Nawrocki pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Emelianenko.
Nawrocki looking for a takedown.
Mirko Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Nawrocki.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nawrocki blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nawrocki wants a takedown.
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
Nawrocki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Emelianenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Emelianenko obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko lands a knee to the body.
Nawrocki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
Nawrocki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nawrocki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Emelianenko presses Nawrocki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nawrocki's face.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Nawrocki blocks it.
Nawrocki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Nawrocki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Nawrocki avoids the damage to the body.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Nawrocki controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nawrocki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Emelianenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Nawrocki's ribcage. Nawrocki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nawrocki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Nawrocki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nawrocki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko punishes Nawrocki's body with a nice straight punch.
Emelianenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Emelianenko thuds his right hand into Nawrocki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A good leg kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a head kick.
Nawrocki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nawrocki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Emelianenko stuns Nawrocki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nawrocki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Emelianenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nawrocki.
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!
Nawrocki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emelianenko but Emelianenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko rushes Nawrocki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nawrocki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emelianenko stops a takedown attempt from Nawrocki.
Emelianenko stops a takedown attempt from Nawrocki.
Mirko Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Nawrocki.
Nawrocki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelianenko looking to throw knees to the head but Nawrocki is blocking nicely.
A short left from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the body.
Nawrocki avoiding damage.
Emelianenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Nawrocki blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nawrocki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Emelianenko prevents it.
Nawrocki tries for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to get underhooks.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nawrocki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Nawrocki blocks with his arms.
Emelianenko looking to throw knees to the head but Nawrocki is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Nawrocki blocks it.
Nawrocki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nawrocki's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Nawrocki blocks it.
Emelianenko tries to stall but Nawrocki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Emelianenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nawrocki.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Emelianenko stops a takedown attempt from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Nawrocki pulls Emelianenko into guard.
Emelianenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nawrocki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mirko Emelianenko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nawrocki misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Nawrocki is having none of it.
Nawrocki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Emelianenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Emelianenko throws out a leg kick but Nawrocki moves out of range and Emelianenko only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nawrocki just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko had his way with Piotr Nawrocki in that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Nawrocki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nawrocki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Emelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelianenko misses with a leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a wild body kick that Nawrocki sees coming a mile off.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That kick from Emelianenko tenderised Nawrocki's leg. Nawrocki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki dives in for a single leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki tries for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to get underhooks.
Nawrocki looking for a takedown.
Mirko Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Nawrocki.
Emelianenko is pressed up against the cage. Nawrocki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emelianenko down to the mat. Emelianenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Emelianenko cracks a nice hook into Nawrocki's ribs.
Emelianenko darts in and clinches Nawrocki up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Nawrocki won't want to take too many of those.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nawrocki tries to pull guard but Emelianenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nawrocki blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is working Nawrocki over against the cage.
Piotr Nawrocki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nawrocki avoids it.
Nawrocki looking to stall.
Nawrocki is working for takedown but Emelianenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nawrocki avoids it.
Nawrocki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Emelianenko can't fight it off and eventually Nawrocki manages to take the fight to the floor. Emelianenko looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nawrocki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Emelianenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nawrocki has Emelianenko in his guard.
Emelianenko won't allow Nawrocki to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Emelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from Nawrocki.
Mirko Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We're going to have a standup here because Mirko Emelianenko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Emelianenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Emelianenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nawrocki. That's going to slow Emelianenko down.
Emelianenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Nawrocki shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nawrocki.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nawrocki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Emelianenko after a bit of a struggle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nawrocki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emelianenko, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:44
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:44
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Emelianenko!
Mirko Emelianenko is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Mirko Emelianenko 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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