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Syn' 313 Undisputed PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Knuckle Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Lansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme Shelter. Lansing comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heavy Metal Kings kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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161 lbs
18 - 13 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Knuckle Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Lansing!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lansing lands with an overhand left.
Lansing circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Lansing checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Lansing.
Good standup being displayed there by Lansing as he connects with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lansing has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Lansing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lansing moves away from the strike by Stone.
Lansing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
A big right from Lansing misses.
Stone lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansing changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander Lansing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lansing has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stone.
Stone misses with a lunging right hand
and Lansing decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stone's guard.
Stone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lansing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lansing throwing strikes but missing.
Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lansing trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansing preventing the sweep.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Lansing from controlling successfully.
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!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stone throws a jab when Lansing was well out of range.
Lansing lands with a nice body punch.
Knuckle Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lansing's corner calls for a 1-2. Lansing obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lansing throws a leg kick but Stone moved away.
Lansing moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lansing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Lansing.
Stone connects with a body shot that sends Lansing's belly button to the back.
Lansing throws a body shot but no joy.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lansing lands with an overhand left.
Lansing is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lansing finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lansing misses with a few strikes there.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stone scoring well with a low kick there.
Stone is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lansing's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
Stone thumps Lansing with a low kick.
Lansing fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lansing lands a lovely overhand right.
Stone takes a swing at Lansing's ribcage but misses.
Stone blocks a leg kick.
Stone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lansing under the eye.
Lansing stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stone.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Lansing's shoulder, as Lansing tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lansing. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Lansing dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stone slips under a jab.
Lansing misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a body kick that stops Lansing in his tracks momentarily.
Lansing gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lansing lands a two punch combo.
Lansing slips under a jab from Stone.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lansing.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lansing throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Stone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lansing doesn't seem phased though.
Stone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lansing throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone misses with a left hand
and Lansing counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lansing on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stone. Stone obviously looking to wear him down.
Lansing takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lansing has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stone walks into a jab.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lansing throws a good cross that connects.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lansing's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lansing. That did some damage!
Lansing connects with a jab.
Lansing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone is looking to slow Lansing down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansing misses with a double jab.
Lansing keeps the fight on the outside.
Lansing misses with a body shot
and Stone counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lansing was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Lansing misses with a low kick.
Stone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lansing is out of range.
Lansing throws a good cross that connects.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Lansing ducks down to avoid it.
Stone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lansing throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Lansing takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone walks into a jab.
Lansing checks a leg kick nicely.
Lansing lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stone at a distance.
Stone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lansing punishes Stone's body with a nice straight punch.
Lansing slips under a jab from Stone.
Alexander Lansing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lansing lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Lansing misses.
Lansing delivers a nice body kick.
Lansing pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lansing throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Lansing blocks a leg kick.
Lansing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Lansing takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone throws a push kick but Lansing slaps the foot to one side.
Stone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lansing on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lansing takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lansing scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stone in his tracks.
Stone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Knuckle Stone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Lansing.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lansing.
Lansing throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Lansing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone throws a chopping leg kick but Lansing manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lansing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Jab, jab by Lansing - just one landing.
Lansing motions for Stone to come forward. Lansing throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Lansing misses with a body kick.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansing jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Stone - just one landing.
Stone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stone closes the distance but Lansing moves to the side
and Lansing counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stone takes a swing at Lansing's ribcage but misses.
Lansing finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lansing connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lansing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lansing throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Stone misses with a hook.
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lansing throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Lansing tries to clinch up.
Lansing just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Lansing scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lansing connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stone scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lansing misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lansing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansing misses with a kick to the body.
Lansing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lansing misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a low kick, right behind Lansing 's knee.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lansing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lansing lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stone slips under a jab.
Lansing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lansing lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lansing buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lansing jabs Stone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a hook to the side of Lansing's head but Lansing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Stone misses the jab.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lansing moves out of range of the strikes.
Lansing misses the shot to the body.
Lansing slips a straight right by Stone.
Stone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lansing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lansing clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lansing tries a body shot but Stone blocks it.
Lansing struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stone misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lansing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lansing has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lansing!
Alexander Lansing seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rico Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamid Zaferani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Renegades of Funk. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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146 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
25 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Rico Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Hamid Zaferani!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez lands a jab to the head.
Dominguez misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Dominguez.
Dominguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dominguez misses with a straight right.
Dominguez throws a big shot that misses.
Dominguez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaferani misses with a body kick.
Zaferani connects with a single shot there.
Dominguez throws a lazy right hand but Zaferani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dominguez throws an overhand right that lands on Zaferani's shoulder, as Zaferani tries to avoid the shot.
Zaferani misses with a right hand
and Dominguez counters with a head kick. That will keep Zaferani thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dominguez motions for Zaferani to come forward. Dominguez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dominguez throws a lazy right hand but Zaferani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaferani misses with a straight right.
Dominguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaferani looks to throw the jab but Dominguez is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez has Zaferani up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaferani tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaferani blocks an elbow strike from Dominguez.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Zaferani.
Zaferani misses with some punches.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Zaferani.
Zaferani misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaferani.
Zaferani blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaferani.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaferani.
Zaferani swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Zaferani.
Dominguez lands an elbow just above Zaferani 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani tries to circle away but Dominguez has him pinned against the cage.
Zaferani lands a shot to the body.
Zaferani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dominguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaferani lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Zaferani fails to land.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaferani avoids it.
Zaferani misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dominguez fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaferani.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
Zaferani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dominguez connects with a knee to the head.
Zaferani tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dominguez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zaferani digs a right hand underneath Dominguez's ribcage. Dominguez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaferani tries to throw a body punch but Dominguez avoids it by throwing Zaferani back against the cage.
Dominguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Zaferani blocks an elbow strike.
Zaferani throws a head punch that misses.
Dominguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaferani misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dominguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dominguez is leaning against Zaferani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zaferani digs a right hand into Dominguez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dominguez's gas tank.
Zaferani working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaferani.
Dominguez tries a body shot but Zaferani blocks it.
Zaferani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaferani has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaferani.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dominguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Dominguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dominguez.
Dominguez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaferani.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaferani blocks an elbow strike from Dominguez.
Zaferani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaferani misses with some punches.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Dominguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Dominguez - that landed with a thud.
Dominguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaferani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaferani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaferani lands an uppercut.
Zaferani misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaferani takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dominguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dominguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaferani.
A short uppercut from Zaferani.
Dominguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hamid Zaferani will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zaferani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dominguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dominguez checks a leg kick nicely.
Dominguez looks to land a right hand but Zaferani moved out of range.
Zaferani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dominguez throws a leg kick which misses Zaferani's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaferani tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaferani. Dominguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dominguez tries to clinch up but Zaferani circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaferani avoids the head kick by Dominguez.
Dominguez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dominguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaferani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez throws a hook but Zaferani avoids it easily.
Zaferani swings for the body but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez slips a jab from Zaferani.
Dominguez misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaferani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaferani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dominguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaferani.
Zaferani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaferani lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaferani misses with a hook. Dominguez ducked under it nicely.
Dominguez tries to land a front kick but Zaferani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dominguez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zaferani takes a step back to recover.
Dominguez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaferani's sensitive parts.
Dominguez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dominguez ducks under a wild hook from Zaferani.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dominguez.
Dominguez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaferani misses with a hook. Dominguez ducked under it nicely.
Dominguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaferani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaferani is looking to land body kicks.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zaferani.
Dominguez misses with a hook.
Zaferani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dominguez.
Dominguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaferani, pushing him back against the cage.
Dominguez takes a shot to the head.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaferani is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Zaferani scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaferani throws a head punch that misses.
Zaferani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaferani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaferani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dominguezs head.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Zaferani working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani misses with some punches.
Zaferani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominguez's elbow.
Zaferani misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
Zaferani blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaferani.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dominguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaferani's brow.
A short right from Dominguez.
Zaferani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dominguez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dominguez misses with an elbow over the top.
Zaferani has had enough of the clinch but Dominguez keeps him there for the moment.
Dominguez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaferani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Dominguez scores a nice knee to the body.
Dominguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dominguez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hamid Zaferani seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
Dominguez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dominguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaferani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaferani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Zaferani.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaferani blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaferani.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Dominguez.
Zaferani stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice elbow from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands with a right to the head.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but Zaferani blocks with his arms.
Dominguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zaferani fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hamid Zaferani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zaferani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dominguez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zaferani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaferani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dominguez on the side of the head.
Dominguez works Zaferani's body with a nice hook.
Zaferani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dominguez misses with a low kick.
Good work by Dominguez as he checks the leg kick.
Zaferani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dominguez.
Dominguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaferani.
Dominguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaferani thows a leg kick but Dominguez checks it
and Dominguez counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaferani.
Zaferani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaferani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dominguez is rocked!
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaferani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dominguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaferani tries to land a front kick but Dominguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominguez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dominguez misses with a straight right.
Zaferani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dominguez throws out the jab.
Zaferani tries to land a front kick but Dominguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rico Dominguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaferani lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Dominguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches.
Dominguez seems to have got his legs back now.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
Dominguez looking to throw knees to the head but Zaferani is blocking nicely.
Dominguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dominguez's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Dominguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaferani's defenses.
Dominguez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zaferani is working Dominguez over against the cage.
Zaferani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dominguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaferani uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaferani throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Zaferani.
Zaferani scores with a hook to the body.
Dominguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaferani leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dominguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaferani avoids it.
Zaferani struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Dominguez misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dominguez.
Zaferani lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dominguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with some punches.
Zaferani throws a head punch that misses.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaferani blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaferani.
Zaferani misses with some punches.
Dominguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zaferani lands a left hand.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaferani.
Zaferani cracks Dominguez with a nice body shot.
Zaferani blocks an elbow strike.
Zaferani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaferani.
Dominguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dominguez misses with an elbow strike.
Dominguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Zaferani.
Zaferani lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Zaferani fails to land.
Hamid Zaferani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani throws a punch but it's blocked by Dominguez.
A head punch on the inside from Dominguez fails to land.
Zaferani struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Zaferani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dominguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaferani's brow.
Dominguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Zaferani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaferani lands with a right to the head.
Zaferani can't find room to land a body shot as Dominguez controls the action.
Zaferani misses with a punch on the inside.
Rico Dominguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaferani lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dominguez or not.
Dominguez gets through Zaferani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaferani managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
Zaferani blocks the elbow strike.
Dominguez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dominguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaferani leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dominguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaferani leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hamid Zaferani.
I've got Zaferani 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamid Zaferani!
After the big win, Hamid Zaferani made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors DJs Locker and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makao Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Degen Gambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Territory . Degen Gambler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Makao Matsumoto's 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
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Makao Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Degen Gambler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsumoto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Matsumoto has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Matsumoto wants to control but Gambler is keeping him busy.
Matsumoto is trying for a kimura here. Gambler looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Matsumoto wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Makao Matsumoto!
Makao Matsumoto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alphons Draclau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mayer De Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Rothschild has chosen Money as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alphons Draclau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, James Mayer De Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draclau throws a low kick but De Rothschild avoids it.
De Rothschild throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Rothschild misses with a head kick.
De Rothschild jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Rothschild gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Draclau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Draclau.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Rothschild.
A short right from Draclau on the inside.
Draclau gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, if Draclau is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Draclau wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rothschild keeps working.
Draclau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rothschild controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Draclau is pressing down on De Rothschild's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Rothschild is holding on for now.
Draclau wants to take a breather but De Rothschild is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alphons Draclau.
De Rothschild tries for a takedown but Draclau circles away easily
and Draclau counters with a stiff right hand.
Draclau throws a head kick but De Rothschild moves out of range.
Draclau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Draclau moves out of range as De Rothschild throws a body kick.
That kick from De Rothschild tenderised Draclau's leg. Draclau is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild is looking to slow Draclau down with leg kicks.
De Rothschild bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Rothschild with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Rothschild scores with a punch to the head.
De Rothschild fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alphons Draclau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mayer De Rothschild.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rothschild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Rothschild throws a head kick that half lands.
Good leg kick by Draclau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Rothschild lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Rothschild shoots in looking for a takedown. Draclau tries to sprawl out of it but De Rothschild keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Draclau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Rothschild throws a low kick but it's checked well by Draclau.
Draclau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Rothschild throws a leg kick
and Draclau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Rothschild thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from De Rothschild.
Draclau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Rothschild dives in for a single leg takedown but Draclau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De Rothschild is looking to break free of the clinch but Draclau has double underhooks.
De Rothschild gets through Draclau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Draclau lands a nice shot to the body.
Draclau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Rothschild wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Draclau.
De Rothschild working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Draclau.
Draclau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Rothschild blocks an uppercut.
De Rothschild pushes Draclau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Rothschild looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Rothschild misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Rothschild is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rothschild wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Rothschild has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Draclau tries a body shot but De Rothschild blocks it.
De Rothschild lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Draclau gets through De Rothschild's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Rothschild pushes Draclau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Draclau lands with a short shot to the head.
De Rothschild misses with some punches.
De Rothschild misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Rothschild tries for a takedown. No joy.
Draclau scores with a shoulder strike.
De Rothschild throws a punch but it's blocked by Draclau.
Draclau scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Rothschild tries to circle away but Draclau has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draclau.
A right hook to the body lands for Draclau.
Draclau lands a takedown into guard.
Draclau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rothschild swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Mayer De Rothschild will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Rothschild. Draclau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from De Rothschild.
James Mayer De Rothschild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Draclau checks a leg kick nicely.
De Rothschild changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Draclau tries to avoid it but De Rothschild manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Draclau to the ground. Draclau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Rothschild keeps the fight on the outside.
Draclau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Rothschild.
De Rothschild throws a head kick that misses.
De Rothschild throws the kick towards the body but Draclau avoids it.
That kick from De Rothschild tenderised Draclau's leg. Draclau is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Rothschild avoids the head kick by Draclau.
A low kick from De Rothschild misses
and Draclau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Rothschild scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Draclau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Rothschild, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draclau.
Draclau jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draclau wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rothschild controls from within his opponent's guard.
Draclau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Draclau controls De Rothschild momentarily but De Rothschild frees himself.
De Rothschild passes easily into side control. Nice work.
De Rothschild is putting a hurting on Draclau here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild trying to control the position but Draclau is working away.
Draclau is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Void Training Facility - PIT Inc., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Draclau tries to buck De Rothschild off but De Rothschild is having none of it.
De Rothschild working the ground and pound.
Draclau can't do much from the bottom here.
De Rothschild creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Draclau sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild lands some shots froms side control.
Draclau is looking to reverse the position.
De Rothschild wants to control but Draclau is keeping him busy.
Draclau tries to buck De Rothschild off but De Rothschild is having none of it.
De Rothschild is looking to take a break and control but Draclau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Rothschild scoring with punches and elbows.
Draclau tries to bench press De Rothschild off him but De Rothschild keeps the position.
De Rothschild looks up at the clock and then as Draclau takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Rothschild smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draclau tries to buck De Rothschild off but De Rothschild is having none of it.
De Rothschild trying to control the position but Draclau is working away.
Draclau manages to get back to half guard.
Draclau tries to get to full guard but De Rothschild has control of the leg.
Draclau trying to control from the bottom.
Draclau tries to get to full guard but De Rothschild has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Rothschild throwing shots but Draclau is blocking nicely.
Alphons Draclau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rothschild uses his free foot to push down on Draclau's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Draclau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mayer De Rothschild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
De Rothschild misses with a low kick as Draclau jumps back.
De Rothschild looks to land a body kick but Draclau moved away.
Draclau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Rothschild has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
De Rothschild takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Draclau blocks the body kick.
De Rothschild misses with a looping right.
Draclau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Rothschild throws a low kick but Draclau moves out of range easily.
Draclau scoring well with a low kick there.
James Mayer De Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Rothschild.
De Rothschild leaves Draclau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Draclau tries to clinch up.
Draclau tries a low kick but De Rothschild avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draclau is looking to clinch.
De Rothschild misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Draclau throws a head kick that misses
and De Rothschild decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Draclau's guard.
De Rothschild looking to pass the guard.
De Rothschild postures up.
De Rothschild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draclau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Draclau looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Rothschild is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild advances to half guard.
De Rothschild working over Draclau with some ground and pound. Draclau looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Rothschild prevents Draclau from improving his position.
Alphons Draclau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draclau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Draclau.
De Rothschild stopping the sweep attempt from Draclau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draclau can't keep his opponent in guard - De Rothschild advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Draclau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Rothschild is looking to pass Draclau's guard but actually Draclau recovers to full guard.
Draclau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draclau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Draclau is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Draclau looking for a guillotine here but De Rothschild defends easily.
De Rothschild stopping the sweep attempt from Draclau.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alphons Draclau.
I think De Rothschild 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Mayer De Rothschild!
James Mayer De Rothschild thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Miloshevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfredo Cacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miloshevich comes to the cage accompanied by Kosovskiy front. Cacho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Fink U Freeky. Zoran Miloshevich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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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
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Zoran Miloshevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfredo Cacho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miloshevich tries to clinch but Cacho moves out of range.
Miloshevich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miloshevich closes the distance and pushes Cacho back into the cage.
Cacho blocks an elbow strike.
Our sources have told us that Miloshevich has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short right from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cacho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cacho dodges an elbow strike from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cacho's coach down at VENDETTA Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cacho's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Miloshevich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miloshevich slows down the pace here.
Cacho takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miloshevich lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miloshevich tries to pull guard but Cacho won't allow it.
Cacho avoids a wild elbow strike from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich is trying to pull guard but Cacho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miloshevich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miloshevich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cacho's brow.
Miloshevich lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miloshevich keeps control of Cacho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cacho lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Zoran Miloshevich has been cut.
Cacho throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cacho.
Cacho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cacho creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miloshevich's defenses.
Cacho blocks the elbow strike.
Cacho tries to break free but Miloshevich pushes him back against the cage.
Miloshevich blocks the elbow strike.
Cacho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miloshevich up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cacho.
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!
Miloshevich throws an elbow but it misses.
Cacho misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cacho avoids the elbow strike from Miloshevich, against the cage.
Cacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cacho tries to land knees in the clinch but Miloshevich avoids the damage to the body.
Miloshevich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cachos head.
Cacho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cacho misses with a body shot
and Miloshevich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miloshevich.
Cacho takes an elbow to the forehead.
Miloshevich throws an elbow but it misses.
Miloshevich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miloshevich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miloshevich trying to stall but Cacho improves his position.
Miloshevich takes an elbow to the temple.
Cacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cacho stalling in the clinch but Miloshevich improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miloshevich throws an elbow but misses.
Cacho comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cacho pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Miloshevich throws an elbow that misses.
Cacho taking a breather.
Cacho misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cacho misses with an elbow strike.
Miloshevich is trying to pull guard but Cacho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoran Miloshevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cacho avoids a wild elbow strike from Miloshevich.
Cacho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miloshevich is defending well for now.
Cacho throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cacho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cacho lands a nice elbow.
Zoran Miloshevich's cut is getting worse.
Cacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cacho cracks the inside of Miloshevich's front leg.
Cacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cacho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miloshevich rushes Cacho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miloshevich prevents Cacho from breaking the clinch.
Miloshevich taking a breather.
Cacho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miloshevich avoids it.
Cacho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cacho throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cacho working hard to break the clinch.
Miloshevich blocks an elbow strike from Cacho.
Miloshevich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Wilfredo Cacho has been cut.
Miloshevich lands an uppercut.
Cacho is rocked!
Miloshevich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cacho is still on wobbly legs! Can Miloshevich finish him?
Miloshevich comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cacho breaks from the clinch.
Miloshevich tries to clinch but Cacho is having none of it.
Cacho throws a body punch but Miloshevich moves out of range.
Miloshevich steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Cacho is out on his feet! Miloshevich sets himself and nearly takes Cacho's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zoran Miloshevich!
Zoran Miloshevich thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Lamotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Torello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamotta comes into the arena with yes blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as James Torello enters the cage!
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147 lbs
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Lamotta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Torello!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamotta feints and then cracks Torello's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torello down.
Torello scores with a kick to the midsection.
Torello avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Torello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lamotta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lamotta showed some decent athleticism there.
Lamotta wants to free his trapped foot but Torello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Torello missing with punches from the bottom.
Torello wants to control but Lamotta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torello is trying to control but Lamotta passes into side control!
Lamotta is looking to take a break and control but Torello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta landing a few strikes.
Lamotta lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Torello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torello tries to buck Lamotta off but Lamotta is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamotta lands an elbow.
Lamotta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lamotta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lamotta trying to control the position but Torello is working away.
Lamotta working the head and body with strikes.
Torello tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Torello is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lamotta connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamotta landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torello is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lamotta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torello keeps working.
Torello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lamotta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Torello manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Lamotta seems content to control.
Torello wants to improve his position but Lamotta is controlling well.
Torello has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Torello tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lamotta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lamotta wants to control but Torello is keeping him busy.
Torello is trying to get back to full guard.
Torello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torello wants to control but Lamotta is keeping busy.
Lamotta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lamotta uses his free foot to push down on Torello's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torello.
Lamotta scoring with strikes but Torello is staying in there.
Torello is squirming around, avoiding Lamotta's attempts to control the action.
Torello tries to hold on but Lamotta postures up.
Torello takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Torello is rocked!
Torello takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Torello is still in real trouble! Can Lamotta finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torello can't escape the position.
Lamotta postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Torello badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Lamotta around the waist but Lamotta pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Lamotta is the winner by TKO! Lamotta jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Lamotta!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jake Lamotta thanked Kemists ↑ 5x160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michel Rodalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodalgo comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades - By Motorhead. Funkyama has chosen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Michel Rodalgo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aoki Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodalgo stuffs the takedown attempt from Funkyama. Funkyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodalgo feints and as Funkyama raises his hands in defense, Rodalgo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Funkyama working a defensive guard here.
Funkyama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodalgo trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodalgo defends it easily.
Funkyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodalgo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Funkyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodalgo is in close to Funkyama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo postures up.
Funkyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodalgo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodalgo preventing the sweep.
Funkyama is looking for a triangle but Rodalgo pushes his legs off easily.
Rodalgo connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodalgo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Funkyama wants to sweep here but Rodalgo controlling him for the moment.
Rodalgo content to stall in guard here.
Funkyama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Rodalgo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodalgo wants to pass the guard but Funkyama is keeping the position.
Funkyama trying to keep a closed guard but Rodalgo is proving a slippery customer.
Rodalgo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at AD Sparstars Inc. inform us that Funkyama has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Funkyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Funkyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodalgo is one step ahead there.
Funkyama looking for a guillotine here but Rodalgo defends easily.
Rodalgo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo forces his way into half guard.
Rodalgo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodalgo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rodalgo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodalgo is trying to control the action in half guard but Funkyama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Funkyama is trying to get back to full guard.
Funkyama is staying active underneath Rodalgo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Funkyama looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodalgo lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to hold on to Rodalgo's head to control him but Rodalgo postures up.
Rodalgo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rodalgo looking to control but Funkyama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodalgo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rodalgo with shots to the head and body - Funkyama looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rodalgo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rodalgo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Funkyama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Funkyama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funkyama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodalgo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Rodalgo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rodalgo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Funkyama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Funkyama is looking to clinch but Rodalgo is avoiding it.
Rodalgo tests Funkyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodalgo tries to sprawl but Funkyama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Funkyama works his way into side control.
Rodalgo is trying to control Funkyama's posture but Funkyama avoids it.
Rodalgo sneaks back into half guard.
Rodalgo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama lands strikes from half guard.
Rodalgo is looking to control Funkyama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodalgo avoid being mounted?
Funkyama prevents Rodalgo from improving his position.
Funkyama is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Rodalgo has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Funkyama is in a lot of trouble! Rodalgo is straining to finish and he's done it! Funkyama taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michel Rodalgo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michel Rodalgo thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeniy Malkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killers. The crowd seem to be enjoying Malkin's choice of entrance music: The Heavy - How You Like Me Now?. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evgeniy Malkin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkin thumps Ferreira with a low kick.
Malkin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Ferreira. Those never looked like landing.
Ferreira tries to work over Malkin's front leg with a kick but Malkin checks it.
Malkin blocks the body kick.
Ferreira throws a jab but it's blocked by Malkin.
A slow jab from Ferreira misses its intended target.
Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Malkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreira.
Ferreira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malkin 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.
Malkin walks into a left hand.
Malkin missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Ferreira's head coaches at In the Penile Colony that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Evgeniy Malkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Malkin blocks the low kick.
Ferreira throws a body kick that misses
and Malkin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ferreira!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malkin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferreira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malkin trying to control the position but Ferreira is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferreira, who protects the arm well.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
Malkin tries for a kimura but Ferreira is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferreira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
Malkin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ferreira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Malkin's guard! Nice work there by Ferreira!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ferreira throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Malkin's body to avoid the submission. Malkin has instead reached around Ferreira's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Malkin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Evgeniy Malkin!
An out of breath Evgeniy Malkin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Tires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blood Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bane has chosen Bad Blood as his entrance music. Brick Tires had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brick Tires!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blood Bane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane misses with a wild combination.
Bane throws an overhand right that lands on Tires's shoulder, as Tires tries to avoid the shot.
Tires just misses with a punch to the body.
Tires ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tires moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tires counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Blood Bane has been cut.
Tires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tires blocks a jab.
Tires avoids the head kick by Bane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tires.
Bane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tires - that will leave a mark!
Tires has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bane looks winded!
Bane moves out of range of the body kick from Tires.
Good leg kick by Tires there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tires punishes Bane's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tires connects with a leg kick. Bane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tires connects with a single shot there.
Tires tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tires scores with a jab to the body.
Tires instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tires tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tires pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bane looks to throw the jab but Tires is out of range.
Tires digs a good hook to Bane's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Tires.
Tires scores with a hook.
Tires scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tires connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bane. Bane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tires with a jab.
That has opened up Blood Bane's cut even more.
Tires scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tires tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bane was well out of range. Poor timing from Tires.
Bane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tires finds it's way round the side to connect with Bane's head.
Tires scores with a kick to the body.
Tires lands a big right hand that sends Bane crashing to the mat! Tires stays standing though and waves Bane back to his feet!
Bane is rocked!
The cut above Blood Bane's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tires fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Bane square on the jaw! Damn, Bane is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brick Tires!
Brick Tires retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Brick Tires thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Charalabous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kostas Charalabous!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dragon Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charalabous throws a lazy right hand but Slayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charalabous dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charalabous throws a hook to the side of Slayer's head but Slayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Slayer misses.
Slayer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Charalabous looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slayer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Charalabous. Those never looked like landing.
Charalabous avoids the body shot from Slayer.
Slayer throws a body shot but no joy.
Slayer moves out of range of the body kick.
Slayer throws a right hand that misses
and Charalabous counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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!
Charalabous connects with a leg kick. Slayer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Charalabous takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Charalabous jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Charalabous throws a shot from downtown. Slayer moves away and avoids it.
Charalabous swings for the body but Slayer moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Charalabous.
Charalabous takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Charalabous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Charalabous.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charalabous lands a nice hook to Slayer's body. Slayer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Charalabous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charalabous misses with a wild body shot.
Slayer throws a lazy uppercut
and Charalabous cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slayer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charalabous. Charalabous circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slayer throws out a powerful jab.
Slayer lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Slayer.
Charalabous moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayer slips under a jab.
Charalabous slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slayer throws a head kick but Charalabous moves out of range.
Charalabous tries a head kick but it misses.
Slayer swings for the body but Charalabous moves out of range.
Slayer slips a jab from Charalabous.
Charalabous feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slayer's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charalabous. Slayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slayer scores with a jab to the body.
Slayer throws a series of punches but Charalabous avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Charalabous.
Charalabous on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Charalabous misses with a body kick.
Charalabous lunges at Slayer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slayer's hand.
Charalabous thuds his right hand into Slayer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Charalabous throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slayer throws a sloppy head kick and Charalabous moves out of range easily.
Charalabous moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slayer lands with a shot to the body.
Slayer misses with a head kick.
Charalabous blocks a head kick by Slayer.
Slayer throws a good cross that connects.
Charalabous ducks under a wild hook from Slayer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charalabous throws a looping overhand right but Slayer ducks down to avoid it.
Slayer throws a good cross that connects.
Slayer cracks Charalabous with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Charalabous wants to land a leg kick but Slayer is out of range.
Slayer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Charalabous had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crunch! Slayer slams his shin into Charalabous's torso.
Charalabous throws a nice inside leg kick.
Charalabous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charalabous pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slayer is out of range and Charalabous settles back down.
Slayer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Charalabous throws a series of punches but Slayer moves out of range.
Charalabous jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Charalabous looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charalabous tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slayer is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slayer. That's going to slow Charalabous down.
Slayer thumps Charalabous with a low kick.
Slayer lands a jab.
Charalabous on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charalabous throws a hook to the side of Slayer's head but Slayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slayer connects with a solid leg kick.
Slayer moves away from the strike by Charalabous.
Slayer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Charalabous is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slayer.
Slayer misses with a wild body shot.
Slayer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slayer misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slayer.
Charalabous misses with a low kick.
Slayer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body kick there by Charalabous.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Slayer misses the target.
Charalabous scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Charalabous clobbers Slayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Charalabous misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dragon Slayer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slayer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slayer scores with a nice strike.
Slayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charalabous.
Dragon Slayer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Charalabous misses its intended target.
Slayer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Slayer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slayer throws a body kick that misses
and Charalabous counters with a two punch combo.
Slayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charalabous misses with a hook
and Slayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slayer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer trying to control but Charalabous is working from the bottom.
Slayer throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slayer throwing strikes from guard but Charalabous blocks nicely.
Slayer throws a strike but Charalabous rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Slayer working for a triangle but Charalabous defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charalabous defends it easily.
Slayer working for a triangle but Charalabous defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer working a defensive guard but Charalabous passes into half guard.
Charalabous prevents Slayer from improving his position.
Charalabous wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slayer keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slayer is trying to get back to full guard.
Slayer is still trying to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charalabous is trying to control the action in half guard but Slayer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Slayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Charalabous misses with a right hand
and Slayer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slayer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Charalabous keeping moving, preventing Slayer from controlling successfully.
Slayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charalabous works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Charalabous manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Slayer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charalabous controlling from mount.
Slayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Charalabous avoids the attempt from Slayer to control.
Charalabous can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slayer is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Charalabous controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon Slayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kostas Charalabous just wasn't active enough.
Slayer throws a jab when Charalabous was well out of range.
Charalabous scores with the left hand. Slayer knows he should have avoided that one.
Slayer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Charalabous is out of range and Slayer settles back down.
A big right from Slayer misses.
Charalabous loads up on a big right hand but Slayer slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Slayer really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Charalabous thuds a left hand into Slayer's body.
Slayer thuds his right hand into Charalabous's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Charalabous misses with the combination.
Charalabous fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Charalabous checks a leg kick.
Charalabous scores with a shot to the body.
Charalabous takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Slayer misses its intended target.
A jab from Slayer misses.
Slayer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Charalabous looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charalabous missing with a left hand there. Slayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charalabous has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Charalabous there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slayer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Charalabous with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Charalabous scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer staying out of range there.
Slayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slayer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Charalabous.
Slayer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charalabous.
Charalabous turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slayer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slayer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slayer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Charalabous misses with a hook. Slayer ducked under it nicely.
Slayer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Charalabous throws a hook but Slayer blocks it.
Charalabous delivers a nice body kick.
Slayer throws a head kick that misses.
Slayer swings for the body but Charalabous moves out of range.
Slayer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Charalabous in his tracks.
Charalabous looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayer is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Charalabous.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charalabous tries a head kick but it misses.
Charalabous walks forward, straight into a front kick from Slayer.
Slayer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Charalabous swings widly with a right hand
and Slayer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Charalabous's guard now.
Slayer throwing strikes but missing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Charalabous is trying to keep Slayer in close.
Slayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charalabous works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charalabous utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slayer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Charalabous manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Slayer keeping moving, preventing Charalabous from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kostas Charalabous.
Charalabous lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Charalabous throws a body punch but Slayer moves out of range.
Charalabous tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Slayer lands.
Charalabous lands an overhand right.
Nice body kick from Charalabous.
Slayer misses with a low kick.
Charalabous scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slayer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charalabous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slayer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Charalabous's hands.
Charalabous misses with a looping right.
Charalabous connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slayer throws out a loose jab but Charalabous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slayer motions for Charalabous to come forward. Slayer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Charalabous.
Charalabous misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dragon Slayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Slayer cracks the inside of Charalabous's front leg.
Charalabous throws a front kick aimed at Slayer's knee but Slayer avoids it well.
Slayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charalabous.
Slayer blocks the body kick.
Charalabous jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slayer checks a leg kick.
Charalabous dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charalabous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charalabous fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slayer connects with a solid leg kick.
Charalabous lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slayer circles away quickly and effectively.
Charalabous moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slayer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slayer misses the shot to the body.
Slayer lands a really nice looking cross but Charalabous seems unphased.
Charalabous throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slayer on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Charalabous checks it well.
Slayer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Charalabous if he has to take too many more of those.
Slayer moves away from the strike by Charalabous.
Slayer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slayer misses the shot to the body.
Charalabous chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Charalabous finds it's way through Slayer's defenses.
Slayer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Charalabous uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slayer.
Charalabous looks to land a left hand but Slayer moved out of range nicely.
Charalabous misses with the combination.
Slayer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Charalabous's sensitive parts.
Slayer misses with a kick to the body.
Slayer scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charalabous throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slayer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charalabous throws the left hand but Slayer avoids the punch easily.
Charalabous throws a solid leg kick but Slayer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Charalabous.
Charalabous shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Charalabous.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charalabous. Slayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slayer.
Slayer with a jab.
Dragon Slayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Slayer misses its intended target.
A left lands for Charalabous.
Slayer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Slayer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Charalabous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slayer.
Charalabous takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slayer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Charalabous slips under a jab.
Slayer connects with an inside leg kick.
Slayer sizes up Charalabous with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Charalabous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slayer misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick from Charalabous misses.
Slayer connects with a nice looking jab.
Charalabous drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Slayer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Charalabous.
Slayer checks a leg kick.
Charalabous moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slayer lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charalabous dodges the punch combination from Slayer.
Slayer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Charalabous's head.
Slayer checks a low kick from Charalabous.
Charalabous digs a good body shot into Slayer's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charalabous jabs Slayer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Charalabous thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Slayer. That's going to slow Charalabous down.
Kostas Charalabous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slayer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice straight punches there by Slayer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slayer.
Slayer cracks the inside of Charalabous's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charalabous stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Charalabous misses.
Charalabous misses with a left hand
and Slayer counters with a shoot takedown. Charalabous fights it but they end up in guard.
Slayer trying to control but Charalabous is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dragon Slayer.
Well Slayer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragon Slayer!
Dragon Slayer is the new middleweight champion!
Dragon Slayer gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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