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SPNY 189: Melo - Blade PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Demarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabian Sabes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demarco comes to the cage accompanied by Fast Lane. Sabes has chosen Army of Darkness as his entrance music. Anthony Demarco 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Demarco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabian Sabes!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabes throws a jab but it's blocked by Demarco.
Demarco drops his hands momentarily and Sabes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Demarco misses with a takedown attempt - Sabes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sabes misses with a hook.
A big left from Sabes misses.
A punch combination from Demarco misses.
Sabes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demarco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sabes scores with a one two! Demarco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sabes looks to score with a jab to the body but Demarco is just out of range.
Demarco throws a nice looking combination but Sabes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demarco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sabes slips a jab and a cross from Demarco.
Demarco feints and as Sabes raises his hands in defense, Demarco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Demarco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Demarco looking to pass the guard.
Demarco pushes down on Sabes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarco seems to be looking for submissions.
Demarco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sabes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Demarco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sabes sees it coming and defends easily.
Demarco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sabes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Demarco.
Demarco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sabes is refusing to be controlled, as Demarco sits in half guard.
Sabes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demarco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demarco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sabes is refusing to be controlled, as Demarco sits in half guard.
Demarco thows a huge punch but Sabes dodges it nicely.
Sabes is staying active underneath Demarco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Demarco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sabes wants to sweep but Demarco has passed to side control!
Demarco throws a strike aimed at the side of Sabes's head but Sabes avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarco throws a strike aimed at the side of Sabes's head but Sabes avoids it well.
Sabes is looking to regain half guard here but Demarco keeps moving and retains side control.
Demarco throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Demarco.
Demarco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sabes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Demarco but great work by Sabes.
Sabes trying to control the action but Demarco is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarco tries to buck Sabes off but Sabes is having none of it.
Demarco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demarco is trying to control the action in half guard but Sabes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Demarco postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sabes to stand up.
Demarco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Demarco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Demarco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sabes slaps away a takedown attempt from Demarco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sabes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sabes misses with a left hand
and Demarco counters with a good low kick that Sabes was not able to check.
Sabes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sabes's corner calls for a 1-2. Sabes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabes swings for the body but Demarco moves out of range.
Demarco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabes.
Nice shot lands for Sabes.
Demarco is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Sabes. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Demarco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sabian Sabes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demarco clinches with his opponent.
Demarco seems to have got his legs back now.
Demarco breaks from the clinch.
Demarco has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sabes throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarco lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Demarco looks for a takedown but Sabes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Demarco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demarco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sabes punishes Demarco's body with a nice straight punch.
Sabes digs a good body shot into Demarco's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Sabes. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot lands for Sabes.
Sabes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sabes jabs Demarco right on the nose. Demarco blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabes pounces like a tiger and cracks Demarco with a vicious hook! Demarco is down but not out! Sabes follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sabian Sabes!
Our winner, Sabian Sabes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Anthony Demarco stepped up to the mic, saying 'You know I tried my best but at the end of the night I just couldn't pull it out. Thank you for the experience!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wolfram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dill comes to the cage accompanied by Safri Duo - Played A Live. Wolfram has chosen Rakim- Guess Who's Back as his entrance music. Mark Dill had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Mark Dill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Dill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Wolfram!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wolfram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dill moves away.
Wolfram throws a jab but it's blocked by Dill.
Wolfram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dill.
Wolfram throws a hook but Dill blocks it.
Wolfram misses with a lunging right hand
and Dill counters with a left and a right that stings Wolfram.
Dill wants to clinch up but Wolfram keeps it at a distance.
Wolfram tries to bum rush Dill with a series of wild strikes but Dill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolfram lands a slapping body shot.
Wolfram throws a big shot that misses.
Wolfram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dill circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolfram lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wolfram has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wolfram scores with a sloppy right hand. Dill should have avoided that one.
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!
Dill goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dill forces Wolfram back against the cage and clinches.
Wolfram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolfram. Dill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dill slips a jab and a cross from Wolfram.
Wolfram throws a nice looking combination but Dill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolfram lunges at Dill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dill's hand.
Dill shoots in and drives through. Wolfram sprawls well.
Donk. Wolfram catches Dill right on the button with a cross.
Wolfram misses with a leg kick
and Dill counters with a head kick. That will keep Wolfram thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wolfram swats away the attempt to clinch by Dill.
Wolfram misses with a low kick.
Wolfram loads up on a big right hand but Dill slips the punch.
Dill avoids the body shot from Wolfram.
Dill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolfram.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfram lands a nice shot to the body.
Dill walks into a stiff left hand from Wolfram.
Dill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dill shoots in for a double leg but Wolfram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfram misses with a few strikes there.
Wolfram throws a poor cross that misses
and Dill counters with a nice body kick.
Wolfram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolfram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wolfram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolfram misses with a straight left.
Wolfram misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dill digs a good hook to Wolfram's body.
Wolfram looks to score with a jab to the body but Dill is just out of range.
Dill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolfram's waist but Wolfram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dill off to one side.
Wolfram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfram misses the target.
Wolfram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dill. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wolfram looks winded!
Wolfram throws out a loose jab but Dill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dill fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolfram looks to score with a jab to the body but Dill is just out of range.
Wolfram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolfram's waist but Wolfram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dill off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfram looks to land a right hand but Dill moved out of range.
Wolfram stuffs the takedown.
Wolfram scores with a three punch combo!
Wolfram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dill counters with a nice body kick.
Wolfram swings widly with a right hand
and Dill counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dill is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Dill walks into a straight right hand from Wolfram.
Wolfram missing with a left hand there. Dill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dill has a takedown stuffed.
Wolfram throws a series of punches but Dill avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Wolfram dominated that round.
That's time! Dill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wolfram misses with a wild body shot.
Dill fails to land the takedown.
Jab from Wolfram.
Jay Wolfram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wolfram throws a lazy uppercut
and Dill counters with an outside leg kick.
Wolfram lands an overhand right.
Wolfram throws a shot from downtown. Dill moves away and avoids it.
Wolfram misses with a double jab
and Dill counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dill fails with the takedown
and Wolfram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolfram misses with an uppercut. Dill saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolfram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dill counters with an outside leg kick.
Dill moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wolfram!
Dill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice combination there by Wolfram.
Dill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wolfram is breathing heavily.
Dill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolfram's sensitive parts.
Dill tries to clinch up.
Wolfram moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wolfram misses with a hook
and Dill counters with a nice body kick.
Wolfram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay Wolfram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Wolfram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dill counters with a head kick.
Wolfram looks to throw the jab but Dill is out of range.
Wolfram keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wolfram throws a hook but Dill blocks it.
Wolfram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dill circles away quickly and effectively.
Dill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolfram.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dill - that will leave a mark!
Dill clobbers Wolfram with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wolfram fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfram thows a leg kick but Dill checks it
and Dill counters with a nice body kick.
Wolfram has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dill.
Wolfram stuns Dill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wolfram misses with a straight right.
Wolfram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wolfram wants it to stay on the feet.
Wolfram misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolfram misses with a two punch combination.
Wolfram takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wolfram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dill.
A slow jab from Wolfram misses its intended target.
Dill delivers a nice body kick.
Wolfram misses with a right hand
and Dill counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Dill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolfram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dill counters with a solid body kick.
Mark Dill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolfram as he jumps to the side.
Wolfram swings widly with a right hand
and Dill counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wolfram keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wolfram misses with a hook
and Dill counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wolfram is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wolfram misses with a double jab
and Dill counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfram misses with a double jab
and Dill counters with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolfram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dill shoots in for a double leg but Wolfram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Wolfram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wolfram misses with an uppercut
and Dill counters with a nice uppercut.
Dill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolfram misses with a straight right.
Wolfram misses with a hook to the body
and Dill counters with a nice body kick.
Wolfram throws a nice looking combination but Dill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dill shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolfram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wolfram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolfram misses with a lunging right hand
and Dill counters with a stiff right hand.
Dill takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dill moves out of range of the strikes.
Dill clinches.
Wolfram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dill breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfram throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dill counters with a left and a right that stings Wolfram.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dill.
Wolfram lands the left hand.
Dill shoots in for a double leg but Wolfram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wolfram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolfram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dill counters with a good, hard body kick but Wolfram shrugs it off.
Wolfram lands a jab to the head.
Wolfram scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wolfram.
Wolfram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dill shoots in for a takedown but Wolfram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Wolfram does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfram throws a one two combo.
Dill throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfram misses with a double jab
and Dill counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolfram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dill looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dill goes for a double leg but Wolfram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wolfram continues to drive forward.
Dill taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wolfram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolfram connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wolfram throws a body punch but Dill moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfram misses with an uppercut. Dill saw that one coming.
Wolfram connects with a right hand. Dill shakes it off.
Wolfram misses with the combination.
Dill shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolfram tries to sprawl out of it but Dill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolfram manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolfram throws a right and a left that Dill avoids nicely.
Dill throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wolfram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from Wolfram lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wolfram.
Wolfram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolfram stuffs the takedown attempt from Dill. Dill gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolfram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wolfram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dill counters with a good low kick that Wolfram was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dill tries to clinch but Wolfram moves out of range.
Dill takes one to the chin there.
Mark Dill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolfram thuds his right hand into Dill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Wolfram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wolfram winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Wolfram!
A victorious Jay Wolfram thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kilafwa Tatlumahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armand Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Armand Malone!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone tries to clinch up but Tatlumahi circles away and keeps his distance.
Tatlumahi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Malone tries to clinch but Tatlumahi moves out of range.
Malone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tatlumahi keeps the fight on the outside.
Tatlumahi scores with a push kick.
Tatlumahi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malone takes a step back to recover.
Tatlumahi is looking to slow Malone down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Malone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tatlumahi scores with a kick to the body.
Malone clinches up with Tatlumahi and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone is trying to break the clinch but Tatlumahi is controlling him.
Malone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tatlumahi breaks from the clinch.
Tatlumahi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malone's calf.
Tatlumahi connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Malone - just one landing.
Tatlumahi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tatlumahi dodges the punch combination from Malone.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone looks to land a combination but Tatlumahi avoids it well.
Malone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malone takes a swing at Tatlumahi's ribcage but misses.
Tatlumahi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Malone.
Tatlumahi cracks the inside of Malone's front leg.
Tatlumahi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that half lands.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Malone moves forwards but Tatlumahi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malone loads up on a big right hand but Tatlumahi slips the punch.
Tatlumahi delivers a nice body kick.
We've been told by Tatlumahi's head coaches at immortals that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Malone misses with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tatlumahi. Malone shrugs it off though.
Malone fails with the takedown.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Malone.
Malone looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Tatlumahi slams his shin into Malone's torso.
Tatlumahi lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tatlumahi. Malone shrugs it off though.
Malone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Malone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Tatlumahi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Malone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatlumahi. Tatlumahi obviously looking to wear him down.
Malone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tatlumahi can pounce on him.
Tatlumahi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tatlumahi. That's going to slow Malone down.
Tatlumahi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tatlumahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tatlumahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tatlumahi scores with a push kick.
Tatlumahi lands a nice looking body kick.
Tatlumahi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tatlumahi lands with a kick to the temple. Malone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick from Tatlumahi lands but Malone takes it in his stride.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that Malone semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Malone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tatlumahi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tatlumahi scores with a leg kick.
Malone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tatlumahi lands a leg kick that knocks Malone off balance momentarily.
Malone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi lands a nice looking body kick.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tatlumahi.
Malone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tatlumahi slips under a jab from Malone.
Malone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tatlumahi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tatlumahi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tatlumahi scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatlumahi.
Malone darts in looking for a takedown but Tatlumahi gets double underhooks and turns Malone into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circling a little - Tatlumahi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tatlumahi. Malone shrugs it off though.
Malone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tatlumahi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malone's sensitive parts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tatlumahi.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tatlumahi - the referee stops the clock and Malone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tatlumahi. Malone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Malone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tatlumahi lands a head kick!
We've been informed that Malone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tatlumahi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tatlumahi, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Malone misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatlumahi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malone's head.
Malone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tatlumahi lands a head kick!
Tatlumahi scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that Malone semi-blocks.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone tries to land a leg kick but Tatlumahi saw it coming and moves away.
Tatlumahi pushes Malone away with a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tatlumahi.
Malone loads up on a big right hand but Tatlumahi slips the punch.
Malone throws a hook to the side of Tatlumahi's head but Tatlumahi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malone blocks a head kick by Tatlumahi.
Malone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tatlumahi doesn't seem bothered though.
Tatlumahi lands a head kick. Malone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malone fails with the takedown.
Malone shoots in but no luck this time.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Tatlumahi checks a leg kick nicely.
Malone takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatlumahi lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi keeps Malone at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
Tatlumahi throws a front kick that sends Malone stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi pushes Malone away with a front kick.
Malone is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tatlumahi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Malone.
Tatlumahi lands a head kick. Malone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Malone or perhaps it was just good defense by Tatlumahi which made him look bad.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Malone.
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatlumahi lands with a slapping head kick.
Malone throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatlumahi.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatlumahi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that Malone semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tatlumahi lands a head kick. Malone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tatlumahi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malone's head.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that Malone semi-blocks.
A slow jab from Malone misses its intended target.
Tatlumahi connects with a high kick.
Malone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatlumahi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatlumahi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malone lands with a nice combination. Tatlumahi backs away looking to recover.
Tatlumahi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tatlumahi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Malone.
Good leg kick by Tatlumahi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tatlumahi keeps Malone at a distance using the push kick.
Malone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tatlumahi lands with a slapping head kick.
Tatlumahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tatlumahi can pounce on him.
Tatlumahi scores with a leg kick.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but Tatlumahi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatlumahi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tatlumahi.
A head kick from Tatlumahi lands but Malone takes it in his stride.
Malone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatlumahi. Tatlumahi obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi avoids the body shot from Malone.
Tatlumahi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tatlumahi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malone scores with a one two! Tatlumahi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tatlumahi thows a body kick. Malone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tatlumahi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Malone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tatlumahi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tatlumahi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi delivers a nice body kick.
Malone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tatlumahi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malone if he has to take too many more of those.
A good leg kick by Tatlumahi.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but Tatlumahi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malone tries for a takedown but Tatlumahi circles away easily
and Tatlumahi counters with a body kick.
Crunch! Tatlumahi slams his shin into Malone's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatlumahi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malone if he has to take too many more of those.
Malone tries to clinch but Tatlumahi is having none of it.
Tatlumahi keeps Malone at a distance using the push kick.
Tatlumahi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilafwa Tatlumahi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Malone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tatlumahi pushes Malone away with a front kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malone.
Tatlumahi dodges the punch combination from Malone.
Tatlumahi lands a leg kick that knocks Malone off balance momentarily.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatlumahi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tatlumahi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good leg kick by Tatlumahi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tatlumahi. Malone shrugs it off though.
Malone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tatlumahi circles away.
Armand Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatlumahi connects with an inside leg kick.
Tatlumahi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malone takes a step back to recover.
Tatlumahi ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tatlumahi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatlumahi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malone. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatlumahi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tatlumahi scores with a head kick.
Tatlumahi scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Tatlumahi tenderised Malone's leg. Malone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tatlumahi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tatlumahi. That's going to slow Malone down.
Malone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Tatlumahi.
Tatlumahi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tatlumahi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Malone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi scores with a head kick. Malone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tatlumahi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatlumahi lands a head kick!
Tatlumahi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malone's head.
Tatlumahi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malone looks for a takedown but Tatlumahi sprawls well.
A head kick from Tatlumahi lands but Malone takes it in his stride.
Tatlumahi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tatlumahi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tatlumahi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malone's calf.
Tatlumahi scores with a head kick. Malone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick from Tatlumahi lands but Malone takes it in his stride.
Tatlumahi lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malone misses with a hook
and Tatlumahi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Malone really felt that one!
Malone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Malone closes the distance and pushes Tatlumahi back into the cage.
Tatlumahi breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Tatlumahi lands but Malone takes it in his stride.
Tatlumahi lands a high kick!
Malone is looking to clinch but Tatlumahi is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Tatlumahi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malone misses the jab.
Tatlumahi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Tatlumahi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tatlumahi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tatlumahi throws a head kick that Malone semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatlumahi tries to keep at a distance but Malone has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone is trying to break the clinch but Tatlumahi has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Malone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tatlumahi breaks the clinch.
Malone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tatlumahi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatlumahi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tatlumahi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Tatlumahi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tatlumahi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Armand Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilafwa Tatlumahi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatlumahi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilafwa Tatlumahi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tatlumahi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilafwa Tatlumahi!
Kilafwa Tatlumahi 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Wun Dun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Valakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wun Dun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fabricio Valakas!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dun forces Valakas back against the cage and clinches.
Dun gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Valakas regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dun throwing strikes from guard but Valakas blocks nicely.
Valakas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valakas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dun has managed to get both his arms back between Valakas's legs - danger averted.
Valakas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dun is defending against the submission attempts here by Valakas.
Dun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valakas on the ground.
Dun works his way to full guard. Good work.
Valakas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Valakas pushes down on Dun's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dun slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dun seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dun controls Valakas momentarily but Valakas frees himself.
Valakas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valakas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Valakas stands and throws Dun's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dun tries to buck Valakas off but Valakas is having none of it.
Dun is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dun wants to control but Valakas postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dun regains half guard.
Dun is trying to get back to full guard.
Valakas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Valakas is thwarting Dun's attempts to control the position.
Dun is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wun Dun wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Valakas shoots in for a takedown but Dun shows good takedown defense.
Dun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Valakas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dun decides to pull guard.
Dun is trying to keep Valakas in close.
Valakas stopping the sweep attempt from Dun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valakas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dun trying to control the position here.
Valakas wants to control from the top but Dun keeps moving.
Dun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valakas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Valakas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Valakas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valakas trying to control but Dun is working from the bottom.
Valakas preventing the sweep.
Dun has an active guard here but Valakas has managed to pass into half guard.
Valakas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dun is just riding it out for now. Valakas eventually gives up the hold.
Valakas is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dun is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabricio Valakas!
A very excited looking Fabricio Valakas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bojan Vladislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Vilkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bojan Vladislav has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bojan Vladislav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Vilkas!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladislav lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vladislav's corner calls for a 1-2. Vladislav obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vladislav throws a combination. Vilkas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vladislav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vladislav dips to his left and cracks Vilkas with an uppercut!
Vladislav scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vilkas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vladislav but Vladislav pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab from Vladislav.
Vladislav feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vilkass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vladislav throws a series of punches but Vilkas avoids them all with ease.
Vladislav moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vilkas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vilkas has his takedown stuffed
and Vladislav counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vilkas fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladislav stuffs the takedown.
Bojan Vladislav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Vilkas.
Vladislav throws a right hand that Vilkas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vilkas also avoids with ease.
Vilkas works Vladislav's body with a nice hook.
Vladislav ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vladislav misses with the combination.
Vladislav throws a series of punches but Vilkas avoids them all with ease.
Vilkas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vladislav lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vilkas backs up against the cage.
Vladislav wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vilkas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Vilkas.
Vilkas darts in looking for a takedown but Vladislav gets double underhooks and turns Vilkas into the cage.
Vilkas is trying to break free.
Vladislav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladislav lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vilkas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vladislav stuffs the takedown.
Vladislav lands a nice looking body shot.
Vilkas misses with a takedown
and Vladislav counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vladislav lands with a nice combination. Vilkas backs away looking to recover.
Vladislav scores with a one two! Vilkas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vilkas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vladislav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vladislav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vladislav lands a nice hook to Vilkas's body. Vilkas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vilkas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vladislav circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vladislav cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilkas looks winded!
Vladislav lands with a nice combination. Vilkas backs away looking to recover.
Vladislav jabs at Vilkas's body.
Vladislav throws a series of punches but Vilkas avoids them all with ease.
Vilkas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vilkas has his takedown stuffed
and Vladislav counters with a stiff right hand.
Vladislav lands a body shot.
Vilkas dives in for a single leg takedown but Vladislav sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vladislav breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Vladislav.
Vladislav lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vilkas circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladislav misses with the combination.
Vladislav cracks a nice hook into Vilkas's ribs.
Vilkas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Vladislav. Beautiful body shot.
Vladislav lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vilkas at a distance.
Vilkas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vladislav lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilkas. Vladislav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vladislav lands a jab-cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vladislav scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vilkas doesn't seem bothered though.
Vilkas tries for a takedown but Vladislav circles away easily
and Vladislav counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vilkas thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bojan Vladislav dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vladislav displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vladislav throws a right hand that Vilkas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vilkas also avoids with ease.
Bojan Vladislav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladislav scores with a three punch combo!
Vilkas is rocked!
Vladislav tries to bum rush Vilkas with a series of wild strikes but Vilkas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vilkas is still on wobbly legs! Can Vladislav finish him?
Vilkas is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vladislav is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vilkas.
Vladislav misses with a series of wild punches.
Vilkas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vladislav.
Vladislav throws a right and a left that Vilkas avoids nicely.
Vladislav pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vilkas back to the cage. Vladislav follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vilkas closes the distance but Vladislav moves to the side
and Vladislav counters with a left to the body.
Vladislav cracks Vilkas with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Vilkas tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Vladislav pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Vilkas is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bojan Vladislav!
Post fight, Bojan Vladislav took to the microphone: 'Rock-A-Fella Fight Club!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tamiwe Kamanula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamanula comes into the arena with LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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152 lbs
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150 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tamiwe Kamanula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dean Preston !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamanula tries a head kick but it misses.
Preston blocks a head kick by Kamanula.
Preston avoids the head kick by Kamanula.
Preston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Preston blocks the leg kick.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamanula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Preston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Preston avoids the head kick by Kamanula.
Preston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses.
Kamanula throws a head kick but Preston moves out of range.
Kamanula throws a sloppy head kick and Preston moves out of range easily.
Preston with a poor takedown
and Kamanula counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Preston looks winded!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kamanula. That's going to slow Preston down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamanula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Preston .
Kamanula lands with a slapping head kick.
Preston avoids the head kick by Kamanula.
Preston takes a kick to the side of the head.
Preston tries for a takedown but Kamanula circles away easily
and Kamanula counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kamanula.
Tamiwe Kamanula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Preston .
Preston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kamanula lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kamanula manages to break the clinch.
Kamanula fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Preston .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Preston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kamanula can pounce on him.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kamanula! Preston is out on his feet! Kamanula rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Preston is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Preston is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tamiwe Kamanula!
Tamiwe Kamanula thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Gautier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Gautier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gautier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gautier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gautier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gautier looks to land a body kick but Morgan moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Gautier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gautier moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
Gautier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Gautier misses
and Morgan counters with a shoot takedown. Gautier fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gautier is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morgan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gautier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gautier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morgan is in close to Gautier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
Gautier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan throws an elbow that misses. Gautier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morgan's guard. Nice move by Gautier!
Gautier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Gautier postures up.
Morgan working for a triangle but Gautier defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Gautier is proving a slippery customer.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gautier is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at HARRY'S inform us that Morgan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gautier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to keep Gautier in close.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gautier is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morgan lands a nice looking body shot.
Gautier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Eric Morgan has been cut.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Gautier tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan checks a low kick from Gautier.
Gautier swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
Morgan tries to clinch but Gautier is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gautier misses with a head kick.
Gautier misses with a head kick.
Morgan moves into the clinch.
A short left from Gautier.
Knees to the body from Morgan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Morgan goes for a takedown attempt but Gautier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Gautier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan clinches up against the cage.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Morgan jumps guard but Gautier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Morgan'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.
A left lands for Gautier.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Gautier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick.
Morgan scores with a leg kick.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gautier.
Morgan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gautier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morgan throws a hook but Gautier blocks it.
Morgan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eric Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Gautier - just one landing.
Morgan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Gautier is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Morgan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gautier finds it's way round the side to connect with Morgan's head.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gautier.
Gautier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gautier tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gautier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Gautier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Morgan misses.
Pierre Gautier is winning the standup battle so far.
Gautier walks into a left hand.
Gautier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gautier lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gautier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage!
Morgan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gautier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gautier thuds his shin into the meat of Morgan's side.
Gautier digs a good body shot into Morgan's ribs.
Gautier scoring well with a low kick there.
Gautier sizes up Morgan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gautier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gautier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Gautier.
Gautier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gautier tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gautier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gautier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Gautier circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Gautier saw that one coming.
Morgan throws a shot to the body.
Gautier thuds a left hand into Morgan's body.
Gautier throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Gautier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eric Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gautier connects with a leg kick. Morgan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gautier throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gautier stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gautier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gautier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morgan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gautier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Gautier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gautier connects with an inside leg kick.
Morgan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gautier is looking to wear down Morgan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Morgan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Gautier.
Gautier throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gautier - that will leave a mark!
Gautier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gautier lands the left hand.
Gautier lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Gautier takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Morgan is rocked!
That has opened up Eric Morgan's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gautier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Gautier finish him?
Morgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morgan seems to have recovered his senses.
Morgan throws a body punch but Gautier moves out of range.
Morgan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gautier finds it's way round the side to connect with Morgan's head.
Gautier blocks the body kick.
Gautier stuffs the takedown attempt from Morgan. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Gautier lands a big uppercut and Morgan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Morgan looks OK. Gautier waves Morgan back to his feet!
Morgan looks to land a combination but Gautier avoids it well.
Gautier scoring well with a low kick there.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gautier cracks Morgan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gautier has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Morgan to stand back up!
Gautier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up with Gautier, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes Gautier against the cage but Gautier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Gautier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Morgan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Gautier.
Gautier lands a big uppercut and Morgan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Morgan looks OK. Gautier waves Morgan back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan dips to his left and cracks Gautier with an uppercut!
Gautier moves into the clinch.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gautier blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan takes a shot to the head.
Gautier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Gautier misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan misses with a knee to the head.
Gautier lands with a short shot to the head.
Gautier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gautier avoids a wild elbow strike from Morgan.
Gautier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Gautier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gautier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gautier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gautier blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Gautier.
Gautier pushes Morgan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gautier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gautier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gautier drops Morgan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Morgan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The cut above Eric Morgan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pierre Gautier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gautier dodges an elbow strike from Morgan.
Gautier lands a nice shot to the body.
Gautier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gautier is struggling to control the position.
Gautier is leaning against Morgan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gautier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morgan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gautier.
A left hand lands to the body for Gautier.
Gautier tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gautier trying to control the position but instead, Morgan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gautier into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gautier scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gautier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gautier scores with a shoulder strike.
Gautier gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morgan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gautier tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Gautier back against the cage.
Gautier blocks an elbow strike.
Gautier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morgan's elbow.
Morgan wants to take the fight to the mat but Gautier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gautier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morgan's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
Gautier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan is looking to land body kicks.
Morgan looking to score a takedown here. Gautier is defending well but Morgan drives through and ends up in Gautier's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gautier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan stops Gautier from standing up.
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Gautier.
Gautier is looking to stand up but Morgan isn't so interested in that idea.
Gautier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
Gautier wants to stand up but Morgan is controlling him.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gautier is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gautier is controlling Morgan's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Morgan stops Gautier from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morgan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gautier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morgan blocks a low kick nicely.
Gautier throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gautier throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan scores with a one two! Gautier had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Gautier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gautier 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 29:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Gautier!
A relieved looking Pierre Gautier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oisin O Conghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Yurinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think O Conghaile might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Deer's Cry by Angelina. Oisin O Conghaile could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boris Yurinov's chin.
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oisin O Conghaile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Yurinov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Conghaile takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Conghaile feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yurinov's calf.
O Conghaile throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yurinov.
It looks like Boris Yurinov has been cut.
Yurinov dives in and grabs O Conghaile's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Conghaile pushes down on Yurinov's head and hops out.
O Conghaile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from O Conghaile.
A big left from O Conghaile misses.
O Conghaile checks a leg kick.
No luck for Yurinov with that takedown attempt.
Yurinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Conghaile.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Conghaile.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Conghaile throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Conghaile lands a nice looking body kick.
O Conghaile gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yurinov moves out of range as O Conghaile throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conghaile tries a head kick but it misses.
O Conghaile connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Conghaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yurinov was well out of range. Poor timing from O Conghaile.
O Conghaile checks a low kick from Yurinov.
O Conghaile jabs Yurinov right on the nose. Yurinov blinks but takes it well.
O Conghaile walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Conghaile misses with a hook.
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses.
O Conghaile throws a head kick but Yurinov moves out of range.
O Conghaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yurinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Conghaile misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oisin O Conghaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurinov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Conghaile finds it's way round the side to connect with Yurinov's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from O Conghaile.
Yurinov looks to throw the jab but O Conghaile is out of range.
Yurinov connects with a body shot that sends O Conghaile's belly button to the back.
Yurinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Conghaile throws a low kick, looking for Yurinov's leg but Yurinov calmly moves out of range.
Yurinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yurinov avoids the head kick by O Conghaile.
O Conghaile misses with a head kick.
O Conghaile has Yurinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Yurinov has O Conghaile pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. O Conghaile manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oisin O Conghaile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Yurinov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov misses with the head strike.
O Conghaile misses with some punches.
O Conghaile has a couple of punches blocked by Yurinov.
Yurinov blocks an uppercut.
O Conghaile lands an uppercut.
Yurinov has a couple of punches blocked by O Conghaile.
Yurinov blocks an uppercut.
Yurinov jumps guard but O Conghaile turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
O Conghaile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Yurinov.
Yurinov looking to slow down the pace here.
O Conghaile lands a nice shot to the body.
Yurinov blocking some punches.
O Conghaile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Conghaile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O Conghaile throws a punch but it's blocked by Yurinov.
O Conghaile working hard to break the clinch.
O Conghaile working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yurinov.
O Conghaile misses with the head strike.
Yurinov tries to break the clinch but O Conghaile is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yurinov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Conghaile.
Yurinov tries for a takedown but O Conghaile manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by O Conghaile.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Conghaile.
Yurinov is rocked!
O Conghaile has Yurinov pressed against the cage. He pushes Yurinov back and as he springs towards him off the cage, O Conghaile throws a beautiful elbow that sends Yurinov crashing to the floor! O Conghaile piles on the pressure with more strikes! Yurinov is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oisin O Conghaile!
Oisin O Conghaile decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Manel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manel comes to the cage accompanied by A Portuguesa. Toni Manel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dean Martin 's chin.
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250 lbs
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282 lbs
34 - 24 - 1 |
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toni Manel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Martin !
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manel moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Manel fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Manel tries to buck Martin off but Martin is having none of it.
Martin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Manel's legs.
Manel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at immortals, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Manel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martin 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manel tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Martin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martin wants to take a breather but Manel is having none of it.
Manel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martin !
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin forces his way into half guard.
Martin prevents Manel from improving his position.
Manel has a hand on Martin 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Martin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Martin lands a heavy elbow.
Martin landing shots from mount.
Manel is rocked!
It looks like Toni Manel has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin loads up with a big shot that hurts Manel! He's pulled Martin in close but Martin has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Manel survive? More strikes from Martin and Manel is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dean Martin !
A very excited looking Dean Martin 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 Felipe Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor - Remember the name. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Blade!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blade tries a head kick but it misses.
Melo throws a body kick that misses.
Blade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melo.
Melo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blade misses with a looping right.
Melo tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Blade is predictable there
and Melo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Melo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Felipe Melo has been cut.
Melo throws a head kick but Blade moves out of range.
Melo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blade manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Melo. Those never looked like landing.
Melo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blade swings for the body but Melo moves out of range.
Melo throws a wild body kick that Blade sees coming a mile off.
Felipe Melo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade avoids the head kick by Melo.
Blade throws a hook but Melo blocks it.
Melo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo checks a low kick from Blade.
Blade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Melo on the side of the head.
Melo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blade checks a low kick from Melo.
Melo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blade scores with a head kick. Melo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Melo misses with a body kick.
Blade blocks a head kick by Melo.
Melo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Melo ducks under a wild hook from Blade.
Melo throws a head kick but Blade moves out of range.
Blade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Melo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blade throws out the jab.
Melo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Blade throws a body punch but Melo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo throws a head kick but Blade moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Melo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Melo avoids the body shot from Blade.
Melo pushes Blade away with a front kick.
Blade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blade misses with a looping left.
Melo throws a sloppy head kick and Blade moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Melo.
Blade cracks Melo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blade throws a head kick that misses.
Blade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Melo feints and then cracks Blade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blade down.
Blade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Melo connects with a right hand. Blade shakes it off.
Blade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Melo. That one must have hurt.
Melo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo connects with a leg kick. Blade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blade throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Melo throws a head kick that misses.
Melo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Melo is breathing heavily.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Blade coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blade connects with a body shot.
Melo misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Blade.
Blade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melo.
Melo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Melo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blade is out of range.
Blade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Melo throws a leg kick
and Blade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blade misses with a hook. Melo ducked under it nicely.
Blade looks to score with a jab to the body but Melo is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Melo.
Blade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Felipe Melo's cut is getting worse.
Blade avoids a kick to the body.
Melo scores with a head kick.
Blade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Melos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Melo walks into a stiff left hand from Blade.
A low kick from Blade misses
enabling Melo to counter with a crisp jab.
Blade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Melo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Melo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Melo is rocked!
Felipe Melo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blade lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Melo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Blade! Melo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Blade!
Eric Blade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Felipe Melo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I always try and have fun out there, I got holes but hell its fun.'.
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