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Evil 14: Proving grounds PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Apollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Shlemenko 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
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ryan Apollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but Shlemenko ducks down to avoid it.
Shlemenko checks the leg kick.
Apollo thumps Shlemenko with a low kick.
Shlemenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Fedor Shlemenko has been cut.
Apollo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shlemenko counters with a head kick that drops Apollo to the mat! Apollo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Apollo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Apollo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shlemenko doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Apollo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Apollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Apollo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Apollo seems to have got his legs back now.
Good leg kick by Apollo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Apollo throws a leg kick
and Shlemenko counters with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apollo.
Shlemenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apollo.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Shlemenko's shoulder, as Shlemenko tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shlemenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo tries a low kick but Shlemenko avoids it.
Shlemenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shlemenko checks the leg kick.
Apollo lands a jab to Shlemenko's midsection.
Apollo works Shlemenko's body with a nice hook.
Apollo throws a leg kick that misses.
Apollo misses with a low kick as Shlemenko jumps back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Apollo.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shlemenko moves away.
Shlemenko 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.
Shlemenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Apollo closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shlemenko lands a left hand.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Shlemenko avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shlemenko fails to land.
Shlemenko tries a knee to the head but Apollo blocks it.
Shlemenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shlemenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Shlemenko controls the action.
Apollo managing to block the knees to the body from Shlemenko.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shlemenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Apollo avoids the damage to the body.
Shlemenko misses with the head strike.
Apollo gets through Shlemenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a body shot.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Shlemenko avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shlemenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Shlemenko avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Shlemenko controls his hands.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Shlemenko avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shlemenko misses with the head strike.
Shlemenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Shlemenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollo has a couple of punches blocked by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Apollo tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shlemenko misses with some punches.
Shlemenko just leaning against Apollo, taking a breather.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Apollo has Shlemenko pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo cracks Shlemenko with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Shlemenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Apollo gets an underhook and turns Shlemenko into the cage.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Apollo tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo lands a hook that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Shlemenko controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Apollo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Shlemenko.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Shlemenko controls the action.
Apollo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Apollo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shlemenko's cut.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Apollo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apollo closes the distance and pushes Shlemenko back into the cage.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shlemenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shlemenko's elbow.
Apollo lands with a left to the head.
Shlemenko is looking to control Apollo's arms but Apollo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shlemenko has his back to the cage.
Shlemenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards.
Ryan Apollo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Shlemenko misses with the head strike.
Shlemenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shlemenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ryan Apollo has been cut.
Shlemenko gets through Apollo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Apollo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo tries a body shot but Shlemenko blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo blocks an elbow strike from Shlemenko.
Apollo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shlemenko up against the cage.
Apollo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shlemenko misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Shlemenko.
Apollo avoids a wild elbow strike from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko blocks a body shot from Apollo.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shlemenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Apollo won't want to take too many of those.
Apollo lands a right hand.
Apollo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Apollo blocks an elbow strike from Shlemenko.
Apollo tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Shlemenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo letting Shlemenko take a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo lands with a left to the head.
Shlemenko taking a breather.
Shlemenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Apollo.
Apollo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Shlemenko blocks a body shot from Apollo.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Apollo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shlemenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Shlemenko looking to throw knees to the head but Apollo is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko working aggressively here.
Shlemenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Apollo won't want to take too many of those.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko prevents a body shot from Apollo.
Shlemenko lands a left hand.
A short right from Apollo on the inside.
Shlemenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
A left hand lands to the body for Apollo.
Apollo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shlemenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shlemenko misses with some punches.
Shlemenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Apollo tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shlemenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apollo as Shlemenko tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Apollo.
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Apollo.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Shlemenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shlemenko trying to land knees to the body.
Apollo lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shlemenko prevents a body shot from Apollo.
Shlemenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Apollo blocks an elbow strike from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Apollo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Apollo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shlemenko's sensitive parts.
Apollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shlemenko blocks a jab.
Apollo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apollo moves in looking to clinch but Shlemenko pushes him off.
Apollo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Apollo lands a big head kick that sends Shlemenko tumbling to the mat! Apollo takes a step backwards and waves Shlemenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shlemenko is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo misses with a body kick.
Shlemenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Apollo finish him?
Shlemenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shlemenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shlemenko checks it well.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
Apollo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shlemenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
A left lands for Apollo.
That has opened up Fedor Shlemenko's cut even more.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shlemenko can do to turn this around?
Apollo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Apollo throws a front kick that sends Shlemenko stumbling back into the cage.
Shlemenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Apollo throws a sloppy head kick and Shlemenko moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Apollo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shlemenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch but Shlemenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apollo scores with a nice head shot.
Apollo throws a good cross that connects.
Apollo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shlemenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Apollo is predictable there
and Shlemenko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Apollo lands a jab to Shlemenko's midsection.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Shlemenko slips the punch.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Apollo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo tries to clinch but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Shlemenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shlemenko moves forwards but Apollo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Apollo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shlemenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shlemenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apollo has closed the distance and engaged Shlemenko in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shlemenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shlemenko stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
Apollo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo blocks an elbow strike from Shlemenko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shlemenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
Fedor Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apollo blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Apollo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Apollo!
A very excited looking Ryan Apollo 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Mohammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prodigy Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammad Mohammad looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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175 lbs
14 - 6 - 2 |
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215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammad Mohammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prodigy Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn tries to clinch up.
Mohammad looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mohammad tries a head kick but it misses.
Mohammad checks a leg kick nicely.
Steel Penn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steel Penn works his way into side control.
Steel Penn misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Steel Penn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Steel Penn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mohammad has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mohammad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel Penn on the ground.
Steel Penn is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mohammad is trying to escape and Steel Penn transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mohammad is forced to tap! Nice work there by Steel Penn! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prodigy Steel Penn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Belvedere IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belvedere IV comes to the cage accompanied by Young Forever - JAY Z | Mr. Hudson. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augustus Belvedere IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esteban Delgado!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belvedere IV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delgado manages to avoid it.
Delgado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Belvedere IV finds it's way through Delgado's defenses.
A low kick from Belvedere IV misses
and Delgado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belvedere IV throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Belvedere IV misses.
Delgado pushes Belvedere IV up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Delgado.
Belvedere IV is trying to break free.
Delgado works on Belvedere IV's body with a couple of short punches.
Belvedere IV breaks the clinch.
Belvedere IV thows a body shot but no joy.
Belvedere IV throws a sloppy head kick and Delgado moves out of range easily.
Delgado moves to clinch but Belvedere IV breaks away
and Belvedere IV counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV walks into a straight right hand from Delgado.
Belvedere IV misses with a looping right.
Delgado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Augustus Belvedere IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belvedere IV throws a head kick but Delgado moves out of range.
Delgado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Belvedere IV checks a leg kick.
Delgado misses with a kick to the body.
Delgado lands a jab to the nose.
Delgado lands a body shot.
Delgado avoids a kick to the body.
Delgado blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV lands with a hook. Delgado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Belvedere IV thows a leg kick but Delgado checks it
and Delgado counters with a nice low kick that buckles Belvedere IV's knee momentarily.
Belvedere IV throws a solid leg kick but Delgado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belvedere IV.
Delgado takes a swing at Belvedere IV's ribcage but misses.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Delgado. Belvedere IV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Belvedere IV. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belvedere IV.
Delgado throws a leg kick that is checked
and Belvedere IV counters with a stiff right hand.
Belvedere IV throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A cross from Belvedere IV lands.
Delgado is rocked!
It looks like Esteban Delgado has been cut.
Delgado cracks Belvedere IV with an open hand slap.
Delgado takes one on the button.
Delgado is still on wobbly legs! Can Belvedere IV finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delgado throws out the jab.
Delgado seems to have recovered his senses.
Delgado pushes Belvedere IV away with a front kick.
Jab from Belvedere IV.
Esteban Delgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delgado tries a low kick but Belvedere IV avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Delgado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Belvedere IV - the referee stops the clock and Delgado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Belvedere IV. Delgado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Delgado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delgado misses with a two punch combination.
Delgado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belvedere IV pinned against the cage. Belvedere IV gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Delgado tries to work over Belvedere IV's front leg with a kick but Belvedere IV checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Delgado does it's job there.
Delgado throws a looping overhand right but Belvedere IV ducks down to avoid it.
Delgado dives in and grabs Belvedere IV's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belvedere IV pushes down on Delgado's head and hops out.
Delgado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Delgado swings away with a body shot that misses
and Belvedere IV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belvedere IV throws a left and a right that both miss
and Delgado counters with a leg kick.
Belvedere IV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delgado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Delgado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belvedere IV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belvedere IV misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Belvedere IV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Esteban Delgado'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.
Belvedere IV misses with a two punch combination.
Delgado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belvedere IV.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belvedere IV. Delgado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delgado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looks like Belvedere IV has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Delgado is looking to score with low kicks.
Delgado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belvedere IV swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Delgado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Augustus Belvedere IV is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Belvedere IV misses.
Sloppy strikes from Belvedere IV. Those never looked like landing.
Belvedere IV misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Belvedere IV has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Delgado slips a jab from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV lands a nice looking body shot.
Belvedere IV loads up on a big right hand but Delgado slips the punch.
Delgado takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Belvedere IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delgado moves away.
Jab from Delgado.
Belvedere IV throws a right hand that Delgado ducks under and follows up with a left that Delgado also avoids with ease.
Delgado tries to work over Belvedere IV's front leg with a kick but Belvedere IV checks it.
Delgado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Belvedere IV throws a low kick, looking for Delgado's leg but Delgado calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Delgado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belvedere IV loads up on a big right hand but Delgado slips the punch.
Belvedere IV is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Delgado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Belvedere IV.
Delgado has managed to clinch.
Belvedere IV is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belvedere IV blocks a body shot from Delgado.
Belvedere IV breaks from the clinch.
Belvedere IV swats away the attempt to clinch by Delgado.
Delgado misses with a low kick as Belvedere IV jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado jabs Belvedere IV to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belvedere IV thows a body shot but no joy.
Belvedere IV lands a glancing blow to the side of Delgado's head.
Delgado has Belvedere IV up against the cage in a clinch.
Delgado has Belvedere IV pressed against the cage, preventing Belvedere IV from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Delgado.
Delgado scores with a hook to the body.
Delgado slowing the pace effectively.
Belvedere IV is looking to break free of the clinch but Delgado has double underhooks.
Delgado lands with a right to the head.
Belvedere IV tries to break free but Delgado pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Belvedere IV's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Delgado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delgado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Delgado throws a hook but Belvedere IV blocks it.
Belvedere IV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Belvedere IV misses with a looping right.
Belvedere IV throws an overhand right that lands on Delgado's shoulder, as Delgado tries to avoid the shot.
Delgado takes a swing at Belvedere IV's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Delgado.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delgado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Delgado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Esteban Delgado's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Belvedere IV looks for the body kick but Delgado saw that one coming.
Belvedere IV lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Delgado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Belvedere IV. That did some damage!
Delgado slips under a jab from Belvedere IV.
A big right from Belvedere IV misses.
Delgado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belvedere IV counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Belvedere IV thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Belvedere IV.
Delgado scores with a leg kick.
Delgado connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Delgado is predictable there
and Belvedere IV counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV misses with an uppercut
and Delgado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Delgado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Delgado.
Belvedere IV looks for the body kick but Delgado saw that one coming.
Belvedere IV is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Belvedere IV is looking to score with low kicks.
Delgado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Belvedere IV misses.
Belvedere IV misses the shot to the body.
Delgado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belvedere IV prevents a body shot from Delgado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delgado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belvedere IV takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Delgado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Belvedere IV rather than just go for the knockout.
Delgado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Belvedere IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delgado throws a body punch but Belvedere IV moves out of range.
Belvedere IV misses with the combination.
Delgado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delgado avoids the head kick by Belvedere IV.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV moves out of range as Delgado throws a body kick.
Belvedere IV throws a front kick aimed at Delgado's knee but Delgado avoids it well.
Belvedere IV throws a leg kick
and Delgado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Delgado slips under a jab from Belvedere IV.
A good leg kick by Belvedere IV.
Delgado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belvedere IV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delgado. Belvedere IV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belvedere IV finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Delgado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Belvedere IV sizes up Delgado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belvedere IV connects with a crisp jab.
Delgado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV wants to slow Delgado down by chopping away at his legs.
Delgado slips under a jab from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV checks the leg kick nicely there.
Delgado slips under a jab.
Belvedere IV comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belvedere IV is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belvedere IV scores with the left hand. Delgado knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Delgado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Belvedere IV showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belvedere IV 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Belvedere IV!
In his post fight interview, Augustus Belvedere IV gave a big smile as he said 'Islam seeks to destroy each and every culture, this is what is does by design. 90% of pedophile convictions in the UK this year are muslim men against white girls.... NS'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kula's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bullet - Bite the Bullet. Clark is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rent a Wreck. Jack Clark will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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133 lbs
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148 lbs
24 - 20 - 1 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Clark!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kula.
Kula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kula shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark lands a nice shot that snaps Kula's head back.
Kula closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kula off to one side.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark misses with a straight left.
Kula shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Kula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kula shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Kula keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kula dives in for a single leg takedown but Clark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kula is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clark is struggling to control the position.
Kula has Clark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clark lands with a left to the head.
Clark stops a takedown attempt from Kula.
Clark is pushing Kula up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kula drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kula is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clark is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kula is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clark just leaning against Kula, taking a breather.
Clark manages to break the clinch.
Clark cracks Kula with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Clark has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kula to stand back up!
Kula is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark batters Kula with a massive right followed by a huge left! Kula is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Clark lands a final crushing right hand to drop Kula to the mat with a gruesome thud! Clark is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Clark!
A very excited looking Jack Clark 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.
The defeated Kalle Kula had this to say: 'Tonight he was stronger then me, but I'll come back, better and stronger then ever! Thanks to all my fans for showing your support!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harold Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Squeeze 1st-Jay-Z kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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187 lbs
24 - 21 - 0 |
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34
182 lbs
22 - 14 - 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
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Halo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch but Buck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halo stuffs the takedown.
Buck tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buck takes the fight into the clinch.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo misses with the head strike.
Halo pushes Buck back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buck.
Buck blocks a body shot from Halo.
Halo pushes Buck back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Buck fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Buck avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
Buck prevents a body shot from Halo.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buck prevents a body shot from Halo.
Halo keeps control of Buck as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck trying to land knees to the body.
Halo throws a head punch that misses.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo has a couple of punches blocked by Buck.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halo.
Halo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buck backwards.
Halo has a couple of punches blocked by Buck.
Halo working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Halo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Halo has a couple of punches blocked by Buck.
Buck tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Halo misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck takes a shot to the head.
Buck throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Halo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Halo lands with a light punch inside.
Halo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halo trying to stall but Buck improves his position.
Halo swings wildly with an uppercut but Buck uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Buck as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Halo.
Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buck backwards.
It looks like Harold Buck has been cut.
Knees to the body from Buck.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Buck controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Halo.
Halo swings wildly with an uppercut but Buck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo has a couple of punches blocked by Buck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halo.
Buck lands an uppercut.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Buck lands with a right to the head.
Buck is trying to force a seperation but Halo has the dominant position.
Halo lands with a left to the head.
Halo working aggressively here.
Buck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo.
Buck struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
Halo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Halo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck stalling in the clinch but Halo improves position.
Halo tries a body shot but Buck blocks it.
Buck is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Halo is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buck.
Buck has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Halo lands a nice uppercut.
Halo throws a punch but it's blocked by Buck.
Buck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halo avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Buck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buck lands a shoulder strike.
Buck trying to land knees to the body.
Buck misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Halo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Buck's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Halo throws a series of punches but Buck avoids them all with ease.
Halo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Halo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buck blocks the body kick.
Buck moves out of range as Halo throws a body kick.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Buck is just out of range.
Buck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Buck cracks Halo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Halo misses.
Buck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halo throws out the jab.
A jab from Halo misses.
Buck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buck has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo misses with a body shot.
Halo takes a swing at Buck's ribcage but misses.
Buck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halo but Halo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halo loads up on a big right hand but Buck slips the punch.
Buck throws a right hand that misses
and Halo counters with a series of strikes. Buck will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Halo.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Buck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Halo throws a head kick that Buck semi-blocks.
Halo clobbers Buck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Halo slips a straight right by Buck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo lands a head kick. Buck smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Buck lands a really nice looking cross but Halo seems unphased.
Halo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michael Halo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halo throws an off balance right hand
so Buck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Halo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Buck is pushing down on Halo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halo is fighting to maintain full guard but Buck has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halo punching from the bottom.
Halo gets back to full guard.
Halo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Buck escapes and throws Halo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Halo is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck decides to stand back up. Buck steps back and let's Halo get back to his feet.
Buck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo throws a head kick but Buck moves out of range.
Halo takes a swing at Buck's ribcage but misses.
Buck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Halo defending against the ground and pound.
Halo is looking to reverse the position.
Buck decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A swing and a miss from Halo.
Buck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halo pinned against the cage. Halo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Halo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buck's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo lands with an uppercut that bounces Buck off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Buck. Those never looked like landing.
Halo scores with a kick to the body.
Buck throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halo circles away.
Halo takes a swing at Buck's ribcage but misses.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Halo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harold Buck's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Halo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buck darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Buck stands up from half guard.
Buck takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Halo throws a jab when Buck was well out of range.
Harold Buck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halo to score with a decent uppercut.
Halo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buck throws a hook but Halo avoids it easily.
Buck loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
Halo scores with a sloppy right hand. Buck should have avoided that one.
Michael Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo is looking to land body kicks.
Halo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buck shoots in and drives through. Halo sprawls well.
Buck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Halo scores with a body shot.
Buck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halo swivels and escapes.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown by Buck or perhaps it was just good defense by Halo which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck shoots in for a takedown but Halo shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buck takes one on the button.
Halo scores with a jab to the body.
Halo moves in looking to clinch but Buck pushes him off.
Halo moves away from the strike by Buck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Halo.
Buck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Buck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buck clinches up with Halo and pushes him back against the cage.
Buck is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Halo is keeping busy.
Halo lands a left hand.
Halo stalling in the clinch.
Halo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buck's elbow.
Halo is trying to stall.
Halo lands a left hand.
Buck wants to break free but Halo has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Halo fails to land.
Halo scores with a hook to the body.
Halo looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Halo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buck.
Buck leaning his opponent against the cage.
Michael Halo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Halo lands with a short shot to the head.
Buck blocks a body shot from Halo.
Buck can't break the clinch.
Halo lands a hook that snaps the head of Buck backwards.
Halo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Halo working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking to stall.
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Buck working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buck.
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halo circles away.
Halo scores with a nice right hand.
Harold Buck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buck throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Halo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Halo 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Halo!
Michael Halo very nearly forgot to thank Firebird Designs amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki has chosen Baka Survivor as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Domingo Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aoki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Aoki with a poor takedown
and Perez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Aoki's head but Aoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Aoki tries to land a body kick
and Perez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Perez circles away and keeps his distance.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perez misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Perez. Beautiful body shot.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perez jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
Aoki scores with a head kick.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez misses with a low kick.
Aoki tried to score with a low kick but Perez checks it.
Perez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perez works Aoki's body with a nice hook.
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Aoki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez throws a hook but Aoki blocks it.
Aoki thows a body shot but no joy.
Aoki lands a front kick.
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Aoki.
Perez shoots in but no luck this time.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Perez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aoki scores with a kick to the body.
Perez looks to land a body kick but Aoki moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Perez if he has to take too many more of those.
Perez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Perez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Perez which made him look bad.
Domingo Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Aoki.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Perez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aoki - the referee stops the clock and Perez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aoki. Perez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
and Aoki counters with a solid body kick.
Aoki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aoki somewhat.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez 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!
Perez blocks the body kick.
Perez is looking to wear down Aoki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Perez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Perez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aoki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Aoki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez misses with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a left and a right that stings Perez.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Perez.
Aoki tries a low kick but Perez avoids it.
Perez tries to score with a low kick but Aoki moves his leg out of the way.
Aoki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perez will feel that in the morning.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Nice cross by Aoki.
Perez misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aoki wants to clinch
and Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Aoki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aoki cracks Perez with a big right hand but Perez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aoki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Perez down.
Perez wants to control but Aoki postures up.
Aoki wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez wants to control but Aoki postures up.
Aoki lands a nice forearm strike.
Perez is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Aoki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Perez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Perez wants to control but Aoki postures up.
Aoki has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Aoki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Perez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Perez is looking to improve his position but Aoki isn't that keen on the idea.
Aoki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Perez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aoki landing strikes from the mount.
Aoki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Perez is rocked!
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Perez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perez is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Aoki's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aoki Aoki!
After the fight, Aoki Aoki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Saurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Don't Worry, Be Happy! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
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164 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Saurus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Miller!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saurus throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saurus is out of range.
Saurus misses with a lunging right hand
and Saurus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saurus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saurus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saurus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a thumping low kick.
Saurus tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saurus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saurus is working hard here to advance position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saurus wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller is pressing down on Saurus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saurus is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is keen to just control but Saurus is a slippery customer.
Miller is nestled in close to Saurus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saurus wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Saurus moves into full guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Saurus.
Miller advances to half guard.
Saurus's coaches at MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Saurus wants to get back to full guard.
Saurus is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saurus tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurus actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Miller seems content to control.
Saurus is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saurus is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saurus!
Saurus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Miller.
Miller with the ground and pound from mount.
Miller avoids the attempt from Saurus to control.
Saurus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Saurus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller with the ground and pound from mount.
Miller controlling the pace for now.
Saurus working to try and regain half guard.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller landing strikes, looking to finish!
Saurus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Saurus is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saurus is defending against the submission attempts here by Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Saurus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saurus is trying to get back to full guard.
Saurus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
Miller tries to escape the position.
Miller keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saurus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Miller manages to reverse the position and now he's in Saurus's guard. Nice work there by Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugo Miller will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saurus avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller tries to move into range but Saurus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saurus tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horrible takedown by Saurus or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
Miller throws a body punch but Saurus moves out of range.
Donk. Miller catches Saurus right on the button with a cross.
Saurus fails with the takedown.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Saurus circles away.
Saurus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Saurus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Saurus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saurus misses with an uppercut
and Miller counters with an outside leg kick.
Saurus misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saurus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller is trying to get an arm triangle but Saurus is defending well.
Saurus struggling a bit here.
Miller trying to control the position but Saurus is working away.
Miller scoring with punches from side control.
Saurus is trying to work for a sweep but Miller has mounted him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Miller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Saurus is trying desperately to improve position.
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saurus is trying to escape the mount.
Miller sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Miller wants to control the pace but Saurus is squirming around nicely.
Miller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Miller wants to control the pace but Saurus is squirming around nicely.
Saurus can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Miller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Saurus working to try and regain half guard.
Miller looking to control but Saurus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saurus is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller working for a guillotine from mount but Saurus is in no mood to give up.
Miller wants to control the pace but Saurus is squirming around nicely.
Saurus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miller lands a big elbow.
Hugo Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saurus tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control.
Miller landing strikes from the mount.
Saurus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Saurus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saurus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Saurus?
Miller landing strikes from the mount and Saurus is in trouble!
Miller is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Saurus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Miller trying to control but Saurus is having none of it.
Saurus tries to hold on but Miller postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Saurus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Saurus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saurus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saurus fails with a takedown attempt.
Saurus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miller manages to get back to half guard.
Saurus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saurus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saurus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.
Saurus wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saurus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurus throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saurus won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saurus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller is looking for a triangle but Saurus pushes his legs off easily.
Saurus stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Saurus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saurus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Saurus landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Saurus.
Saurus in side control, throwing shots but Miller defends.
Saurus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Saurus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saurus throws a strike aimed at the side of Miller's head but Miller avoids it well.
Miller felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurus is working Miller over with some ground and pound from side control.
Miller wants to control but Saurus postures up.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saurus lands a nice forearm strike.
Miller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Saurus.
Saurus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Miller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saurus off and has taken his back!
Saurus is trying to break free.
Saurus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Saurus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saurus tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Frank Saurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saurus gets full guard.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Saurus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Saurus looking for a sweep. Not yet Saurus, not yet.
Saurus can't keep his opponent in guard - Miller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saurus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saurus defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saurus moves into full guard.
Miller pushing down on Saurus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Saurus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Miller!
Hugo Miller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glen Starner had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Starner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Yakimyuk!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakimyuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yakimyuk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yakimyuk looks to land a body kick but Starner moved away.
Starner moves out of range as Yakimyuk strikes.
Starner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yakimyuk tries to move into range but Starner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Starner swings for the body but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Yakimyuk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Starner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yakimyuk at a distance.
Starner throws a hook but Yakimyuk avoids it easily.
Yakimyuk stuns Starner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yakimyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Starner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yakimyuk, right into the meat.
A nice combination there by Starner.
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yakimyuk lands a nice looking body shot.
Starner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Starner fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yakimyuk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yakimyuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Yakimyuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Starner throws a solid leg kick but Yakimyuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Starner.
Yakimyuk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Starner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yakimyuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Starner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yakimyuk.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Starner.
Starner with a jab.
Yakimyuk 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.
Yakimyuk connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starner fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starner throws out the jab.
Yakimyuk misses with a few strikes there.
Yakimyuk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Starner takes a step back to recover.
Yakimyuk connects with a body shot.
Yakimyuk staying out of range there.
Yakimyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yakimyuk connects with a jab.
Starner throws a series of punches but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Starner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starner digs a good hook to Yakimyuk's body.
Yakimyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Starner is looking to score with low kicks.
Yakimyuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Starner moves in looking to clinch but Yakimyuk pushes him off.
Yakimyuk ducks under a wild hook from Starner.
Starner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yakimyuk moves away.
Yakimyuk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yakimyuk throws a hook but Starner blocks it.
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk throws a big shot that misses.
Starner throws a shot from downtown. Yakimyuk moves away and avoids it.
Starner checks a leg kick nicely.
Yakimyuk lands a nice hook to Starner's body. Starner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yakimyuk scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakimyuk 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.
Yakimyuk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Starner. Starner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yakimyuk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner fails to land with a series of punches.
Starner scores with a takedown into Yakimyuk's guard.
Yakimyuk is looking to stand up but Starner isn't so interested in that idea.
Starner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yakimyuk's head.
Starner postures up in Yakimyuk's guard and throws a big left but Yakimyuk blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yakimyuk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Starner is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Starner jumps guard and drags Yakimyuk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yakimyuk wants to stand but Starner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Starner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yakimyuk is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Yakimyuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Yakimyuk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good leg kick by Yakimyuk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Glen Starner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yakimyuk's half guard.
Yakimyuk tries to kick Starner off but Starner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Starner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yakimyuk pushes Starner off but Starner dives into side control.
Yakimyuk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Starner is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starner has knee on belly momentarily but Yakimyuk bucks him off and regains half guard.
Starner is pressing down on Yakimyuk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yakimyuk is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Starner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Starner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yakimyuk is just riding it out for now. Starner eventually gives up the hold.
Starner thows a huge punch but Yakimyuk dodges it nicely.
Yakimyuk manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yakimyuk misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk throws a body punch but Starner moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yakimyuk enables Starner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yakimyuk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Starner scoring with some ground and pound.
Yakimyuk wants to stand up but Starner is controlling him.
Starner works over Yakimyuk with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starner throwing strikes from guard but Yakimyuk blocks nicely.
Starner looking to sit in guard and control but Yakimyuk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Starner wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yakimyuk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Starner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yakimyuk wanted to stand there but Starner had control of the position.
Starner trying to control the position.
Starner wants to sweep but no luck.
Starner working for submissions but it's allowed Yakimyuk to get to half guard.
Yakimyuk wants to stand up but Starner has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yakimyuk pulls his head out easily.
Yakimyuk tries to stand and escape but Starner is controlling the position.
Yakimyuk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yakimyuk manages to capitalize on a mistake by Starner to take his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakimyuk tries to get the hooks in deep but Starner pushed the leg off.
Glen Starner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yakimyuk has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Starner's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Starner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Yakimyuk's cut.
That's time! Starner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Starner moves out of range of the leg kick from Yakimyuk.
Starner staying out of range there.
Yakimyuk connects with a single shot there.
Yakimyuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yakimyuk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Roman Yakimyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakimyuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Starner in the body.
Yakimyuk looks to land a right hand but Starner moved out of range.
Starner missing with a left hand there. Yakimyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starner misses with a low kick.
Yakimyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner missing with a left hand there. Yakimyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yakimyuk throws a hook but Starner avoids it easily.
Yakimyuk moves in looking to clinch but Starner pushes him off.
Starner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakimyuk scores with a nice strike.
Yakimyuk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starner's calf.
Starner tries a low kick but Yakimyuk avoids it.
Starner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk tests Starner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yakimyuk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Starner avoids the body shot from Yakimyuk.
Starner misses with a wild body shot.
Yakimyuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Starner at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Starner can pounce on him.
Yakimyuk throws a body punch but Starner moves out of range.
Starner misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk thows a body shot but no joy.
Yakimyuk delivers a nice body kick.
Starner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yakimyuk sprawls well. Yakimyuk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Starner gets slowly back to his feet.
Starner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakimyuk.
Starner throws a nice looking combination but Yakimyuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Starner misses.
Starner takes one on the button.
Starner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Yakimyuk misses.
Yakimyuk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yakimyuk misses with a body kick.
Yakimyuk takes a swing at Starner's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Yakimyuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yakimyuk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Starner takes one on the button.
Yakimyuk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Starner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yakimyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starner manages to avoid it.
Starner throws a jab when Yakimyuk was well out of range.
Yakimyuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Starner.
Starner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yakimyuk to score with a decent uppercut.
Starner misses with a takedown attempt - Yakimyuk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Starner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Starner.
Starner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Starner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yakimyuk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakimyuk sizes up Starner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yakimyuk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Yakimyuk. That snapped Starner's head back.
Yakimyuk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Starner is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Starner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yakimyuk.
Oh Starner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yakimyuk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Starner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starner seems to have got his legs back now.
Yakimyuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Yakimyuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yakimyuk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Yakimyuk!
Our winner, Roman Yakimyuk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justina Vanovcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Complex comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around. Vanovcan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Moskau kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justina Vanovcan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanovcan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Complex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanovcan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Complex. Complex obviously looking to wear him down.
Vanovcan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Who's going to make the next move?
Vanovcan wants to control but Complex is keeping him busy.
Complex is trying to control Vanovcan's posture but Vanovcan avoids it.
Complex is looking for a sweep.
Vanovcan trying to control the action but Complex is working from the bottom.
Vanovcan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Complex avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan with the ground and pound but Complex uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vanovcan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Complex had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vanovcan defends it easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vanovcan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanovcan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vanovcan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Complex looking for a guillotine here but Vanovcan defends easily.
Complex looking for a guillotine here but Vanovcan defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vanovcan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vanovcan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vanovcan wants to control from the top but Complex keeps moving.
Complex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vanovcan throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Complex working a defensive guard but Vanovcan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vanovcan trying to control the action but Complex is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Vanovcan crashes against the mat.
Complex is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vanovcan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Complex actively working from the bottom here.
Complex is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vanovcan pulls his head out easily.
Vanovcan is looking to take a break and control but Complex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vanovcan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Complex has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vanovcan trying to control from half guard but Complex is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complex won't allow Vanovcan to pass to mount.
Complex is looking for a sweep. Vanovcan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Complex trying to control here.
Complex tries to get to full guard but Vanovcan has control of the leg.
Vanovcan is trying to control the action in half guard but Complex is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Complex moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanovcan trying to control the position from guard on top but Complex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Complex is on top in guard.
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 Napoleon Complex will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vanovcan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Complex counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vanovcan's knee momentarily.
Vanovcan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Complex punishes Vanovcan's body with a nice straight punch.
Justina Vanovcan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanovcan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Complex rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanovcan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vanovcan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Complex rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanovcan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vanovcan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanovcan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Complex.
Complex throws a wild body kick that Vanovcan sees coming a mile off.
A left lands for Vanovcan.
Nice takedown defense from Complex. No joy for Vanovcan on that attempt.
Complex lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan checks a leg kick nicely.
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Complex as he avoids it easily.
Napoleon Complex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justina Vanovcan.
Vanovcan throws a big shot that misses.
Vanovcan misses with a body shot.
Complex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vanovcan.
Complex clinches up against the cage.
Vanovcan misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Complex just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vanovcan's brow.
Complex avoids a wild elbow strike from Vanovcan.
Complex blocks the elbow strike.
Vanovcan has a couple of punches blocked by Complex.
Complex scores with a shot to the side of Vanovcan's head.
Complex scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Complex throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Complex blocks an uppercut.
Vanovcan is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Complex avoids a wild elbow strike from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan looking to slow down the pace here.
Vanovcan looking to throw knees to the head but Complex is blocking nicely.
Complex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vanovcan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Complex.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Complex.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Complex just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Complex just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vanovcan's brow.
Vanovcan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Complex breaks from the clinch.
Complex takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Complex lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vanovcan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vanovcan blocks the body kick.
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanovcan tries to land a front kick but Complex steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Complex feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vanovcans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vanovcan is looking to clinch.
Vanovcan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vanovcan shoots in but Complex avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vanovcan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Complex is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vanovcan.
Complex looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanovcan is just out of range.
Vanovcan dives in and grabs Complex's left leg, looking for a takedown. Complex pushes down on Vanovcan's head and hops out.
Complex circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Complex to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vanovcan shoots and misses
and Complex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanovcan is rocked!
Complex misses with a body shot.
Napoleon Complex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanovcan lands with a cross.
Vanovcan misses with a double jab.
Complex throws a shot to the body.
Vanovcan ducks right into an uppercut from Complex.
Vanovcan is still on wobbly legs! Can Complex finish him?
Vanovcan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Complex. Complex obviously looking to wear him down.
Vanovcan seems to have recovered his senses.
Vanovcan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Complex doesn't seem bothered though.
Vanovcan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Complex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vanovcan lands a slapping body shot.
Complex lands a nice hook to Vanovcan's body. Vanovcan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanovcan. Complex does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Complex dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Complex, right into the meat.
Complex misses with a straight left.
Complex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Napoleon Complex is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanovcan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Complex tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vanovcan is in Complex's guard.
Vanovcan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Complex has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vanovcan has managed to get both his arms back between Complex's legs - danger averted.
Vanovcan trying to control the position from guard on top but Complex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Complex keeping full guard, as Vanovcan tries to pass.
Vanovcan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Complex has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vanovcan has managed to get both his arms back between Complex's legs - danger averted.
Vanovcan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Complex working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vanovcan tries to free his leg and advance position but Complex is retaining full guard.
Vanovcan trying to control but Complex is working from the bottom.
Vanovcan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vanovcan wants to control from the top but Complex keeps moving.
Complex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Complex is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Complex wants to land a leg kick but Vanovcan is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Complex.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Complex pinned against the cage. Complex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Complex scores with a jab to the jaw.
Complex misses with a kick to the body.
Vanovcan swings for the body but Complex moves out of range.
Napoleon Complex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanovcan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Complex slips a jab from Vanovcan.
Complex misses with a kick to the body.
Vanovcan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanovcan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Complex sprawls well initially but Vanovcan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Complex wants to control but Vanovcan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Justina Vanovcan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan trying to control from half guard but Complex is working away.
Vanovcan is pressing down on Complex's thigh, looking to free his foot. Complex is holding on for now.
Vanovcan prevents Complex from improving his position.
Vanovcan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Complex is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Napoleon Complex just wasn't active enough.
Complex avoids the body shot from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan is looking to land body kicks.
Vanovcan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Complex throws a jab when Vanovcan was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan misses the shot to the body.
Complex throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Complex throws a front kick that sends Vanovcan stumbling back into the cage.
Vanovcan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Complex.
Vanovcan looks to land a body kick but Complex moved away.
Vanovcan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Complex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vanovcan somewhat.
Vanovcan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Complex ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Complex scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vanovcan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Complex.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Complex, right into the meat.
Vanovcan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vanovcan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Complex rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanovcan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Complex.
And that's the end of the fight!
Napoleon Complex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Complex, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Complex!
Napoleon Complex decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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