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SPNY 192: Coleman - Semerkhet PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kvan Bearclaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinju Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvan Bearclaw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shinju Yoshida's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kvan Bearclaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shinju Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearclaw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yoshida's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yoshida throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yoshida can't keep his opponent in guard - Bearclaw advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yoshida actively working from the bottom here.
Bearclaw takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bearclaw stops Yoshida from getting back to his feet.
Yoshida taking some punishment here, with Bearclaw in his half guard.
Yoshida flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Yoshida is in trouble now - Bearclaw has advanced to mount!
Yoshida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bearclaw controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Bearclaw connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bearclaw content just to control the position here.
We've been hearing that Bearclaw has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kvan Bearclaw has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bearclaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bearclaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Bearclaw misses the shot to the body.
Bearclaw shoots in and bounces Yoshida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearclaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
Bearclaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yoshida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bearclaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bearclaw is aware though and is defending well.
Bearclaw stops Yoshida from standing up.
Bearclaw looking to pass the guard.
Yoshida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bearclaw controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Kvan Bearclaw wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bearclaw fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yoshida to the ground. Bearclaw is now in Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida working for a triangle but Bearclaw defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kvan Bearclaw dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Bearclaw.
Bearclaw drives through with a takedown into Yoshida's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yoshida being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yoshida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearclaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kvan Bearclaw has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bearclaw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bearclaw passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yoshida!
Yoshida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bearclaw controlling from mount.
Yoshida is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bearclaw content just to control the position here.
Yoshida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bearclaw controlling the position easily from mount.
Bearclaw has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yoshida's face.
Bearclaw controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearclaw has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bearclaw's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kvan Bearclaw just wasn't active enough.
Yoshida throws a nice head kick!
Bearclaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoshida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yoshida fails to land the takedown.
Yoshida tries to clinch there but Bearclaw circles away.
Shinju Yoshida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bearclaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bearclaw controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kvan Bearclaw dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bearclaw scores with a takedown into Yoshida's guard.
Bearclaw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yoshida actively working from the bottom here.
Yoshida wants to get back to his feet.
Bearclaw prevents Yoshida from improving his position.
Bearclaw blocks the strikes from Yoshida.
Yoshida has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bearclaw perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearclaw blocks the strikes from Yoshida.
Bearclaw looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kvan Bearclaw has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bearclaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Bearclaw is having none of it.
Bearclaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bearclaw feints and as Yoshida raises his hands in defense, Bearclaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bearclaw slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bearclaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bearclaw wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida being controlled here, momentarily.
Yoshida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bearclaw passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is pushing Bearclaw's head away, looking to escape. Bearclaw manages to hold on to the position though.
Bearclaw passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yoshida!
Bearclaw controlling from the full mount.
Kvan Bearclaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshida is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bearclaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yoshida can't escape the position.
Shinju Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bearclaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kvan Bearclaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bearclaw, 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 Dean Styles 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... Kvan Bearclaw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Vladimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir comes to the cage accompanied by Banks - Warm Water (Snakehips Remix). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wiggins's choice of entrance music: Rock Chalk Jayhawk. Andrew Wiggins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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223 lbs
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Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Vladimir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Wiggins!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladimir takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Lord Vladimir has been cut.
Vladimir fails with a takedown attempt.
Wiggins 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.
Vladimir on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vladimir misses with an uppercut
enabling Wiggins to counter with a crisp jab.
Wiggins throws a chopping leg kick but Vladimir manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Vladimir misses.
A swing and a miss from Vladimir.
Wiggins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wiggins misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiggins scores with a nice head shot.
Vladimir missing with a left hand there. Wiggins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Vladimir misses its intended target.
Wiggins throws a body kick that misses.
Vladimir with a hook.
Vladimir moves out of range as Wiggins strikes.
Vladimir connects with a right hand. Wiggins shakes it off.
Wiggins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wiggins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wiggins misses with a low kick as Vladimir jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimir misses the jab.
Wiggins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vladimir looks to throw the jab but Wiggins is out of range.
Wiggins misses with a lunging right hand
and Vladimir counters with a right hand to the body.
Vladimir avoids the body shot from Wiggins.
Vladimir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vladimir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vladimir controlling the action here.
Vladimir trying to control the action but Wiggins is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lord Vladimir wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wiggins throws a looping overhand right but Vladimir ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Vladimir misses the target.
Wiggins throws a looping overhand right but Vladimir ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Vladimir looks to land a right hand but Wiggins moved out of range.
Vladimir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiggins.
Vladimir lands with a right hand.
Wiggins lands with a shot to the body.
Vladimir clinches up against the cage.
Vladimir misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vladimir swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiggins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiggins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vladimir throws a punch but it's blocked by Wiggins.
Wiggins working aggressively here.
Vladimir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vladimir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiggins looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Vladimir - that landed with a thud.
Vladimir tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Vladimir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wiggins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Vladimir.
Vladimir with a jab.
Wiggins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vladimir is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiggins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vladimir misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Wiggins.
Vladimir misses the shot to the body.
Wiggins lands a slapping body shot.
Wiggins misses with a few strikes there.
Vladimir throws out a loose jab but Wiggins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vladimir takes one on the button.
Vladimir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiggins was well out of range. Poor timing from Vladimir.
Wiggins throws an overhand right that lands on Vladimir's shoulder, as Vladimir tries to avoid the shot.
Vladimir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wiggins. Wiggins obviously looking to wear him down.
Wiggins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vladimir thuds his right hand into Wiggins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wiggins connects with a high kick.
Vladimir is rocked!
Lord Vladimir's cut is getting worse.
Wiggins goes for a small jab and connects. Now Wiggins goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Vladimir stumbles back but Wiggins runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Vladimir to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Vladimir will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrew Wiggins!
Andrew Wiggins 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 Sol Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Riasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sol Goldman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sol Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Riasco!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goldman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riasco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldman as he jumps to the side.
A shot to the liver by Goldman. Beautiful body shot.
Riasco shoots in for a double leg but Goldman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sol Goldman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Riasco.
Goldman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riasco was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldman.
Riasco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Riasco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Riasco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goldman to the mat! Goldman manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riasco stops Goldman from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riasco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Riasco wants to control from the top but Goldman keeps moving.
Goldman wants to get back to his feet but Riasco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Riasco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Santiago Riasco hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Riasco shoots for a double leg takedown but Goldman sprawls well. He's pushed Riasco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riasco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riasco staying out of range there.
Riasco shoots in for a takedown but Goldman shows good takedown defense.
Goldman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riasco.
A nice combination there by Goldman.
Riasco is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riasco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goldman is looking to stand up but Riasco isn't so interested in that idea.
Riasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goldman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riasco tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldman is retaining full guard.
Goldman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riasco is controlling him.
Riasco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Riasco passes Goldman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goldman wants to get back to his feet.
Riasco controlling the pace.
Goldman is refusing to be controlled, as Riasco sits in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Goldman is looking to escape.
Riasco tries to pass to full mount but Goldman defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riasco is keen to just control but Goldman is a slippery customer.
Riasco content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goldman is just riding it out for now. Riasco eventually gives up the hold.
Riasco seems to be working for a kimura but Goldman defends the submission attempt.
Goldman is trying to stand back up but Riasco is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman is not content to let Riasco control the position.
Goldman wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sol Goldman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riasco is defended easily by Goldman.
Santiago Riasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riasco misses with a takedown attempt - Goldman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goldman gets caught flat footed, as Riasco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Goldman wants to stand up but Riasco is controlling him.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Riasco from controlling successfully.
Riasco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Riasco is trying for a kimura here. Goldman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Riasco wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santiago Riasco!
Santiago Riasco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bv Rasp (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Gago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bv Rasp!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasp ducks under a wild hook from Gago.
Gago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rasp lands with a good body shot.
Rasp lands a nice hook to Gago's body. Gago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rasp is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gago's half guard.
Gago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rasp is working for a kimura but Gago is defending it quite comfortably.
Rasp is looking for a kimura but Gago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rasp to get the leverage.
Rasp is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gago looking for submissions off his back.
Gago actively working from the bottom here.
Rasp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago tries to get to full guard but Rasp has control of the leg.
Rasp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rasp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rasp is working for a submission of some sort.
Rasp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gago actively working from the bottom here.
Rasp is working for a kimura but Gago is defending it quite comfortably.
Gago tries to get to full guard but Rasp has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rasp is working for a kimura but Gago is defending it quite comfortably.
Rasp trying to mount his opponent but Gago defends it.
Rasp is looking for a kimura but Gago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rasp to get the leverage.
Gago looking for submissions off his back.
Gago wants to get back to full guard.
Gago actively working from the bottom here.
Rasp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rasp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gago defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rasp seems to be working for a kimura but Gago defends the submission attempt.
Gago is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rasp is tapping! Great win for Gago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Igor Gago!
Igor Gago tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barret The Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkinson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Overkill. Barret The Turk told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clay Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barret The Turk!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Turk misses with a body punch
and Wilkinson counters with a single leg into guard. The Turk didn't expect that.
Wilkinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Turk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Turk has escaped and now he's on top!
Wilkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Turk defends it easily.
Wilkinson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Turk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson has his foot on The Turk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Turk works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilkinson wants to sweep but no luck.
The Turk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilkinson is looking for a triangle but The Turk pushes his legs off easily.
Wilkinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilkinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Turk passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Turk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wilkinson is looking to improve his position.
Wilkinson gets full guard.
Wilkinson controls The Turk momentarily but The Turk frees himself.
Wilkinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilkinson is on top in guard.
Wilkinson trying to control but The Turk is working from the bottom.
Wilkinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but The Turk keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Turk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but The Turk keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Wilkinson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wilkinson throws a hook but The Turk blocks it.
The Turk throws a head kick that misses.
Wilkinson goes for a double leg but The Turk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Turk continues to drive forward.
The Turk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilkinson closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wilkinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Turk backwards.
It looks like Barret The Turk has been cut.
Wilkinson missing with knees to the body.
Wilkinson can't find room to land a body shot as The Turk controls the action.
Wilkinson working aggressively here.
The Turk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from The Turk.
The Turk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barret The Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson swings for the body but The Turk moves out of range.
Wilkinson doesn't manage to clinch there - The Turk circles away.
Wilkinson avoids a kick to the body.
Wilkinson with a hook.
The Turk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Turk throws a push kick but Wilkinson slaps the foot to one side.
The Turk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilkinson to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Wilkinson.
The Turk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Turk with a nice cross.
Wilkinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Turk slips under a jab from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson moves in looking to clinch but The Turk pushes him off.
The Turk connects with a body shot that sends Wilkinson's belly button to the back.
The Turk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Turk misses the shot to the body.
The Turk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilkinson can pounce on him.
The Turk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Turk throws a head kick but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Wilkinson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Turk's half guard.
Wilkinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Turk wants to stand back up but Wilkinson manages to pass into side control.
The Turk has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson tries for a kimura but The Turk is defending well.
The Turk being controlled for a moment.
Wilkinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Turk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wilkinson tries for a kimura but The Turk is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wilkinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilkinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilkinson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The Turk rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wilkinson's guard! Nice work there by The Turk!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Wilkinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barret The Turk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilkinson tries to clinch up.
Wilkinson wants to clinch up but The Turk keeps it at a distance.
The Turk tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilkinson misses with a right hand
and The Turk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Turk misses with a double jab
and Wilkinson counters with a shoot takedown. The Turk fights it but they end up in guard.
The Turk keeping moving, preventing Wilkinson from controlling successfully.
Wilkinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but The Turk manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wilkinson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but The Turk frees his head nicely. Oh but Wilkinson has switched to an armbar! The Turk is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Clay Wilkinson!
Clay Wilkinson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kos Pellegrino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korpisuo comes to the cage accompanied by Eläkeläiset - Humpparaakki. Pellegrino has chosen Meiju Suvas - Pure Mua as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kos Pellegrino enters the cage!
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197 lbs
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199 lbs
22 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 26 - 1, fighting out of New York, Risto Korpisuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kos Pellegrino!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korpisuo misses with an uppercut. Pellegrino saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Korpisuo misses.
Pellegrino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korpisuo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Korpisuo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pellegrino wants to get back to full guard.
Pellegrino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo trying to mount his opponent but Pellegrino defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Korpisuo in particular looking to stall.
Korpisuo tries to pass to full mount but Pellegrino defends it.
Pellegrino is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Korpisuo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Korpisuo's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo is trying to break free.
Pellegrino slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Korpisuo trying to control the hands but Pellegrino breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pellegrino is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Korpisuo trying to control the position but Pellegrino manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korpisuo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo wants to control his opponent's hands but Pellegrino gets his hands free.
Korpisuo is trying to stand back up.
Pellegrino tries to get the hooks in deep but Korpisuo pushed the leg off.
Pellegrino has good solid back control here.
Korpisuo is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Korpisuo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Korpisuo is working hard here to advance position.
Korpisuo trying to control the hands but Pellegrino won't let him.
Pellegrino has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Korpisuo's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo is really stuck here.
Pellegrino gets his hands free as Korpisuo looks to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korpisuo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pellegrino's guard. Nice work there by Korpisuo.
Korpisuo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pellegrino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Korpisuo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pellegrino throws a lazy head kick
letting Korpisuo counter with a right hand.
Korpisuo blocks a head kick by Pellegrino.
Korpisuo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korpisuo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pellegrino throws a lazy head kick
and Korpisuo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pellegrino!
Korpisuo advances to mount.
Pellegrino is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Korpisuo tries to control but Pellegrino wriggling away.
Korpisuo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrino regains half guard.
Korpisuo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Korpisuo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Korpisuo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pellegrino is trying to get back to full guard.
Korpisuo wants to control but Pellegrino is keeping him busy.
Pellegrino is looking to control Korpisuo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pellegrino avoid being mounted?
Korpisuo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo is looking to take a break and control but Pellegrino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korpisuo is really struggling to control Pellegrino but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Korpisuo tries to pass to full mount but Pellegrino defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo is just content to waste time from the top position. Pellegrino takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Korpisuo looking to pass the guard.
Pellegrino is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Korpisuo looking to sit in guard and control but Pellegrino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pellegrino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korpisuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino trying to control the position from guard on top but Korpisuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korpisuo looking to control.
Korpisuo wants to hit a switch here but Pellegrino passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Korpisuo there!
Korpisuo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pellegrino controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Korpisuo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Korpisuo just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Korpisuo lands but Pellegrino takes it in his stride.
Korpisuo throws a nice head kick!
Pellegrino throws a lazy head kick
and Korpisuo counters with a one-two to the body.
Korpisuo goes for a double leg but Pellegrino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pellegrino continues to drive forward.
Pellegrino putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Korpisuo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pellegrino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Korpisuo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pellegrino throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrino tries to land a knee to the head but Korpisuo blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pellegrino.
Pellegrino lands with a short shot to the head.
Korpisuo avoiding damage as Pellegrino throws knees to the body.
Pellegrino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Korpisuo backwards.
Korpisuo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pellegrino has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Pellegrino.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pellegrino.
Pellegrino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pellegrino tries to land knees in the clinch but Korpisuo avoids the damage to the body.
Pellegrino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korpisuo blocks it with crossed arms.
Pellegrino pushes Korpisuo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korpisuo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pellegrino has him pressed against the cage.
Kos Pellegrino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino missing with knees to the body.
Korpisuo avoiding damage as Pellegrino throws knees to the body.
Pellegrino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo jumps guard and drags Pellegrino to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Korpisuo keeping moving, preventing Pellegrino from controlling successfully.
Korpisuo is trying to keep Pellegrino in close.
Pellegrino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Korpisuo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Risto Korpisuo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kos Pellegrino wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pellegrino throws a sloppy head kick
and Korpisuo counters by moving into the clinch.
Pellegrino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pellegrino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Korpisuo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Risto Korpisuo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korpisuo.
Risto Korpisuo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino throws a sloppy head kick and Korpisuo moves out of range easily.
Risto Korpisuo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korpisuo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pellegrino misses with a head kick.
Korpisuo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pellegrino circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick by Pellegrino misses
and Korpisuo counters with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kos Pellegrino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korpisuo 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Korpisuo!
Our winner, Risto Korpisuo, 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.
Kos Pellegrino was interviewed post fight and said 'I got robbed'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ruanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bones comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Music D12. Daniel Ruanti acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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30
225 lbs
21 - 13 - 4 |
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220 lbs
42 - 17 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 4, fighting out of New York, Jonny Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Ruanti!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bones.
We've been told by Bones's head coaches at Farrell Pikey Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruanti has time to react.
Bones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruanti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruanti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bones finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruanti's head.
Bones scores with a nice right hand.
Bones looks to land a left hand but Ruanti moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Ruanti.
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!
Ruanti avoids the head kick by Bones.
Ruanti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bones's sensitive parts.
Bones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruanti.
Bones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruanti 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.
Ruanti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Bones misses the target.
Bones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruanti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bones. Bones obviously looking to wear him down.
Bones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruanti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruanti stuffs the takedown.
Bones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruanti's hands.
Bones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones's corner calls for a 1-2. Bones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bones throws a combination. Ruanti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bones misses with a looping left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ruanti.
Bones is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti drops Bones with a beautiful combination! Bones stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ruanti is looking for the KO!
It looks like Jonny Bones has been cut.
Ruanti throws a head kick but Bones moves out of range.
Daniel Ruanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruanti connects with a leg kick. Bones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ruanti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bones avoids a kick to the body.
Ruanti connects with a body shot that sends Bones's belly button to the back.
Bones shoots in but Ruanti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bones misses with an uppercut
and Ruanti counters with a good, hard body kick but Bones shrugs it off.
Ruanti jabs at Bones's body.
Crunch! Ruanti slams his shin into Bones's torso.
Ruanti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bones gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ruanti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ruanti clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ruanti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti tries to land a knee to the head but Bones blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruanti.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ruanti is pressed up against the cage. Bones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ruanti down to the mat. Ruanti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ruanti lands a body shot.
Bones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruanti.
Ruanti thumps Bones with a low kick.
Ruanti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bones's sensitive parts.
Ruanti scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruanti lands a big head kick that sends Bones tumbling to the mat! Ruanti takes a step backwards and waves Bones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruanti.
Ruanti throws a front kick that sends Bones stumbling back into the cage.
Ruanti throws a front kick that sends Bones stumbling back into the cage.
Ruanti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruanti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti cracks Bones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruanti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bones goes for a double leg but Ruanti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruanti continues to drive forward.
The referee calls for Ruanti to work.
Ruanti lands a hook that snaps the head of Bones backwards.
Ruanti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruanti tries to land a leg kick but Bones saw it coming and moves away.
Ruanti lands a big right hand that sends Bones crashing to the mat! Ruanti stays standing though and waves Bones back to his feet!
Bones is rocked!
Ruanti moves into the clinch.
Oh Bones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruanti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruanti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bones seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruanti throws a solid leg kick but Bones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruanti.
Ruanti misses with a kick to the body.
Bones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ruanti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Bones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bones throws a lazy right hand but Ruanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruanti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ruanti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bones misses the jab.
Bones wants to stay close but Ruanti steps back to make room for something. Bones seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Ruanti and Bones drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Ruanti!
Daniel Ruanti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall has chosen I Shot the Sheriff by Eric Clapton as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall throws a combination. Esposito tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Frank Esposito has been cut.
Marshall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Esposito is rocked!
Marshall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Esposito working Marshall over with knees to the body.
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!
Esposito being controlled against the cage.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
Marshall wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Marshall fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshall.
Marshall is looking to control Esposito's arms but Esposito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marshall has his back to the cage.
Marshall is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Esposito has denied him.
Esposito tries a knee to the head but Marshall blocks it.
Marshall is trying to force a seperation but Esposito has the dominant position.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Esposito.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marshall or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshall.
Esposito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esposito avoiding damage as Marshall throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marshall.
Marshall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito avoids the head kick by Marshall.
Jab, jab by Marshall - just one landing.
Marshall throws a head kick that misses.
Esposito scores with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marshall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Esposito has Marshall up against the cage in a clinch.
Esposito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marshall takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito tries a knee to the head but Marshall blocks it.
Esposito tries a knee to the head but Marshall blocks it.
Esposito landing knees to the head.
Marshall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Esposito has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Marshall leaning his opponent against the cage.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marshall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Esposito avoiding damage as Marshall throws knees to the body.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall gets through Esposito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the head but Marshall blocks with his arms.
Marshall holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marshall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marshall wants to stall.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall connects with a knee to the head.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the head but Marshall blocks with his arms.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esposito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Espositos head.
Marshall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Esposito is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Esposito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Esposito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Marshall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marshall tries a knee to the head but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall is trying to break the clinch but Esposito has him pressed against the cage.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riley Marshall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Esposito'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.
Marshall throws a head kick but Esposito moves out of range.
Marshall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marshall duly obliges.
Esposito throws a lazy right hand but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marshall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall misses with a double jab
and Esposito counters with a nice body shot.
Marshall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Esposito has Marshall up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall misses with a body punch.
Marshall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esposito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marshall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marshall throws a sloppy body shot
and Esposito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Esposito clinches with his opponent.
Esposito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marshall managing to block the knees to the body from Esposito.
Esposito landing knees to the body.
Esposito tries a knee to the head but Marshall blocks it.
Marshall lands a right hand.
Marshall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marshall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Esposito landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Esposito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marshall blocks it with crossed arms.
Esposito keeps control of Marshall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Esposito crunches a lovely knee into Marshall's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Esposito lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marshall misses with a knee strike.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Marshall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Esposito throws a shot from downtown. Marshall moves away and avoids it.
Esposito looks to clinch
and Marshall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marshall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Esposito wants to clinch.
Marshall misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Marshall as he connects with a hook.
Esposito throws a leg kick which misses Marshall's front leg but catches the back leg as Marshall tries to avoid it.
Marshall throws a head kick that Esposito semi-blocks.
Marshall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Esposito can pounce on him.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Esposito throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Marshall crashing down! Marshall tries to stagger back to his feet but Esposito just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Marshall asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Esposito!
Frank Esposito looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This was my final competitive fight. It's been a great career.'.
In defeat, Riley Marshall stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Del Mar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Rabago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
180 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
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27
184 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabio Del Mar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Rabago!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Mar throws a leg kick which misses Rabago's front leg but catches the back leg as Rabago tries to avoid it.
Del Mar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Del Mar is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rabago looks calm but he's in trouble here. Del Mar gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rabago is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Del Mar lets go of the hold and Rabago can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Del Mar!
A very excited looking Fabio Del Mar 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cortez Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malakai Semerkhet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semerkhet has chosen راقصة صغيرة as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cortez Coleman !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malakai Semerkhet!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semerkhet lands with a slapping head kick.
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet throws out a loose jab but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Semerkhet.
Semerkhet throws a head kick that misses.
Semerkhet misses with a hook. Coleman ducked under it nicely.
Semerkhet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coleman slips under a jab.
Semerkhet 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.
Semerkhet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Semerkhet lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semerkhet throws a body kick that misses
and Coleman counters with a low kick, right behind Semerkhet 's knee.
Semerkhet misses with a wild combination.
Semerkhet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Semerkhet as Coleman shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Semerkhet.
Malakai Semerkhet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Semerkhet thows a body shot but no joy.
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Semerkhet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Semerkhet delivers a nice body kick.
Coleman moves out of range of the leg kick from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet misses with a series of wild punches.
Coleman checks a leg kick.
Coleman avoids a kick to the body.
Malakai Semerkhet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semerkhet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman dodges the punch combination from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Semerkhet throws a leg kick
and Coleman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Semerkhet's guard.
Coleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Semerkhet is keeping the position for now.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Semerkhet pulls Coleman in to control the position.
Coleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Semerkhet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Semerkhet managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malakai Semerkhet has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Semerkhet misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Semerkhet.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Semerkhet throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Semerkhet throws a nice looking combination but Coleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Semerkhet sizes up Coleman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Semerkhet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Semerkhet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coleman 's sensitive parts.
Semerkhet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Semerkhet fails to land with a series of punches.
Semerkhet throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman moves away from the strike by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet throws a right and a left that Coleman avoids nicely.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Semerkhet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cortez Coleman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semerkhet scores with a one two! Coleman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Semerkhet misses with a body kick.
Semerkhet throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily.
Semerkhet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Semerkhet. Coleman shrugs it off though.
Coleman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semerkhet scores with a decent looking hook.
Coleman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Semerkhet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Semerkhet dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Semerkhet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coleman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coleman checks a leg kick.
Semerkhet throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily.
Coleman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malakai Semerkhet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Semerkhet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Semerkhet lands a big head kick that sends Coleman tumbling to the mat! Semerkhet takes a step backwards and waves Coleman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Semerkhet lands with a cross.
Coleman is rocked!
Semerkhet misses with a kick to the body.
Oh Coleman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Semerkhet as he jumps to the side.
Semerkhet lands a leg kick that knocks Coleman off balance momentarily.
Coleman seems to have got his legs back now.
Semerkhet scores with a jab. Coleman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Semerkhet misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Semerkhet, right into the meat.
Coleman checks a low kick from Semerkhet.
A punch combination from Semerkhet misses.
Coleman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Semerkhet throws a big shot that misses.
Semerkhet throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Semerkhet misses with a low kick.
Semerkhet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coleman moves out of range of the body kick.
Semerkhet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Semerkhet throws a chopping leg kick but Coleman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Semerkhet is looking to slow Coleman down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Coleman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman goes for a double leg but Semerkhet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Semerkhet continues to drive forward.
Semerkhet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malakai Semerkhet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coleman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Coleman misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Semerkhet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Semerkhet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet misses with a straight right.
A right-left combo lands from Semerkhet.
Nice jab there from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet misses with a looping left.
Semerkhet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet misses with a low kick as Coleman jumps back.
Good shot there by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet throws a looping overhand right but Coleman ducks down to avoid it.
Semerkhet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet throws the left hand but Coleman avoids the punch easily.
Coleman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Semerkhet, pushing him back against the cage.
Coleman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cortez Coleman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Semerkhet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semerkhet presses Coleman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coleman has Semerkhet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Semerkhet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Semerkhet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Semerkhet connects with a right hand. Coleman shakes it off.
Semerkhet cracks Coleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Semerkhet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coleman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Semerkhet cracks Coleman with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Coleman tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Semerkhet pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Coleman is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malakai Semerkhet!
Malakai Semerkhet is the new featherweight champion!
Malakai Semerkhet thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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