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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Panzer Grenadier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Protacio Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grenadier kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Esaka '96. Jawo has chosen Rusty Cage as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Panzer Grenadier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Protacio Jawo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jawo drives through and clinches with Grenadier against the cage.
Grenadier looking to slow down the pace here.
Jawo looking for a takedown.
Jawo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jawo drags the fight down to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grenadier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grenadier wants to control from the top but Jawo keeps moving.
Jawo pulls Grenadier in close to his closed guard and prevents Grenadier from doing any damage or advancing position.
We're going to have a standup here because Panzer Grenadier wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jawo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grenadier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grenadier tries to keep at a distance but Jawo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grenadier has Jawo pressed against the cage, preventing Jawo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grenadier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grenadier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jawo is trying to break free.
Jawo pulls guard effortlessly.
Grenadier controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jawo has his foot on Grenadier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grenadier works his way back into a safe position though.
Grenadier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jawo keeping moving, preventing Grenadier from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grenadier tries to stand but Jawo is controlling from the bottom.
Grenadier controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Panzer Grenadier wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jawo is looking to clinch.
Jawo tries to clinch up.
Jawo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jawo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grenadier but Grenadier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grenadier swats away the attempt to clinch by Jawo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier takes a swing at Jawo's ribcage but misses.
Jawo closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grenadier thumps Jawo with a low kick.
Jawo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grenadier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jawo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grenadier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jawo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grenadier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jawo's coach down at Cylon Training Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jawo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jawo throws a series of punches but Grenadier avoids them all with ease.
Grenadier throws the left hand but Jawo avoids the punch easily.
Grenadier jabs at Jawo's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jawo misses with a wild combination.
Grenadier throws a jab when Jawo was well out of range.
Jawo throws a front kick aimed at Grenadier's knee but Grenadier avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grenadier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jawo closes the distance but Grenadier moves to the side
and Grenadier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grenadier tries to stall but Jawo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grenadier throws a punch but it's blocked by Jawo.
A short left from Grenadier.
Jawo effectively controlling the action here.
Jawo working aggressively here.
Grenadier pushes Jawo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jawo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grenadier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Panzer Grenadier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Protacio Jawo.
Grenadier swings wildly with an uppercut but Jawo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jawo lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jawo working aggressively here.
Jawo is trying to push Grenadier away but Grenadier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jawo lands a nice elbow.
Jawo looking to throw knees to the head but Grenadier is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panzer Grenadier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jawo tries to clinch
and Grenadier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jawo is looking to clinch.
Jawo scores with a one two! Grenadier had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jose Protacio Jawo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jawo looks to clinch
and Grenadier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grenadier stalling in the clinch.
Jawo lands an elbow that stopped Grenadier in his tracks for a moment.
Grenadier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jawo.
Jawo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jawo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grenadier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grenadier scores with a hook to the body.
Jawo has Grenadier pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jawo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grenadier tumbling to the mat - Jawo dives into Grenadier's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grenadier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grenadier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jawo keeping moving, preventing Grenadier from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Panzer Grenadier has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jawo is looking to clinch.
Grenadier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grenadier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grenadier slips a jab and a cross from Jawo.
Jawo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grenadier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Jawo.
Jawo tries to clinch there but Grenadier circles away.
Grenadier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grenadier is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jawo throws a right hand that Grenadier ducks under and follows up with a left that Grenadier also avoids with ease.
Grenadier scores with a hook to the body. Jawo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jawo doesn't manage to clinch there - Grenadier circles away.
Grenadier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jawo tries to keep at a distance but Grenadier has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grenadier throws a punch but it's blocked by Jawo.
Jawo lands a hook that snaps the head of Grenadier backwards.
Jawo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grenadier to keep the fight standing.
Jawo lands a damaging elbow.
Jawo throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grenadier backwards.
Jawo jumps guard and drags Grenadier to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grenadier stands up from Jawo's guard - Grenadier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jawo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grenadier to the mat! Grenadier manages to get full guard.
Grenadier is pulling down on Jawo's head. It's preventing any offense from Jawo, at least for the moment.
Grenadier wants to sweep here but Jawo controlling him for the moment.
Jawo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jawo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Grenadier controls Jawo momentarily but Jawo frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Panzer Grenadier.
Jawo doesn't manage to clinch there - Grenadier circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Jawo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jawo tries to clinch up but Grenadier circles away and keeps his distance.
Jawo misses with a wild combination.
Grenadier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jawo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jawo is looking to clinch but Grenadier is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jawo is looking to clinch but Grenadier is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jawo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jawo throws a lazy right hand but Grenadier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Protacio Jawo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Grenadier takes the fight into the clinch.
Grenadier misses with the head strike.
Grenadier is trying to stall.
Jawo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jawo is leaning against Grenadier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grenadier throws a punch but it's blocked by Jawo.
Jawo is trying to break the clinch but Grenadier has him pressed against the cage.
Grenadier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jawo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grenadier is defending well.
Jawo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jawo throws an elbow but it misses.
Grenadier throws a head punch that misses.
Grenadier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grenadier throws a punch but it's blocked by Jawo.
Jawo lands a nice elbow.
Grenadier scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grenadier.
Grenadier pushes Jawo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jawo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grenadier throws a looping overhand right but Jawo ducks down to avoid it.
Grenadier avoids the head kick by Jawo.
Jawo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jawo darts in and clinches Grenadier up against the cage.
Grenadier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grenadier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grenadier takes an elbow to the temple.
Grenadier misses with some punches.
Jawo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jawo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jawo wants to clinch.
Jawo pushes Grenadier up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier lands a shoulder strike.
Grenadier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grenadier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grenadier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jawo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grenadier pushes Jawo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grenadier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jawo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grenadier blocks it with crossed arms.
Grenadier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jawo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grenadier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Panzer Grenadier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Grenadier on the inside.
Jawo tries to throw a body punch but Grenadier avoids it by throwing Jawo back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Grenadier.
Jawo trying to control the position but instead, Grenadier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jawo into the cage.
Jawo is looking to break free of the clinch but Grenadier has double underhooks.
Grenadier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grenadier prevents it.
Jawo tries to throw a body punch but Grenadier avoids it by throwing Jawo back against the cage.
Jawo throws an elbow but it misses.
Jawo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grenadier's elbow.
Jawo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grenadier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grenadier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grenadier throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Grenadier.
Grenadier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grenadier dodges an elbow strike from Jawo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grenadier.
A short left from Grenadier.
Grenadier can't find room to land a body shot as Jawo controls the action.
Jawo is trying to break free.
Jawo can't break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grenadier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grenadier lands a hook that snaps the head of Jawo backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grenadier lands a right hand.
Grenadier scores with a shot to the side of Jawo's head.
Grenadier lands a right hand.
Grenadier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jawo is rocked!
Grenadier lands with a right to the head.
Jawo is still on wobbly legs! Can Grenadier finish him?
Jawo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grenadier cracks Jawo with a nice body shot.
Jawo takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Grenadier.
Grenadier creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jawo with a big uppercut! Jawo tries to clinch up but Grenadier pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jawo to the mat! Jawo covers up and Grenadier unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Panzer Grenadier!
Panzer Grenadier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jose Protacio Jawo had this to say: 'I hurt....I really do.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webster is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Livin' On The Edge. Marcus Avery could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Webster's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Webster!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avery throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Webster.
It looks like Chris Webster has been cut.
Avery lands with a nice body kick.
Marcus Avery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avery delivers a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Webster misses its intended target.
Avery tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avery misses with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Webster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Avery misses with a body kick.
Avery with a hook.
Avery lands a nice leg kick that just misses Webster's sensitive parts.
Webster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Avery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Webster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Avery's head coaches at Brotherhood Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster misses with a lunging right hand
and Avery decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Webster's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Avery throws a big right hand that misses.
Avery throws a big elbow that misses.
Avery wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving.
Avery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avery postures up in Webster's guard and throws a big left but Webster blocks it.
Avery prevents Webster from getting back to his feet.
Avery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Webster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Avery with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avery advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avery.
Webster gets back to full guard.
Webster keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Avery throwing strikes from guard but Webster blocks nicely.
Avery wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving.
Avery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Avery passes Webster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Webster wants to improve his position but Avery is controlling well.
Avery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Webster defending well though.
Avery trying to control from half guard but Webster is working away.
Webster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Avery.
Avery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Webster wants to get back to his feet.
Avery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Webster is trying to maintain the position but Avery is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Avery connects with a nice short shot to Webster's temple.
Avery throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Webster to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Avery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webster keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avery throwing strikes from guard but Webster blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Avery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Webster's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Webster misses with a body kick.
Avery throws a leg kick
and Webster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt - Webster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Avery thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Webster if he has to take too many more of those.
Avery scoring well with a low kick there.
Webster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Webster misses with a kick to the body
and Avery makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Webster really felt that one!
Webster is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avery is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Avery pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chris Webster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster lands a nice looking kick to the body. Avery takes a step back to recover.
Avery keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Webster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Avery scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Avery.
Avery tries a head kick but it misses.
Avery feints and then cracks Webster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Webster down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avery scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Avery buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Avery ducks under a wild hook from Webster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery with a hook.
Marcus Avery is winning the standup battle so far.
Avery fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Webster.
Webster avoids the head kick by Avery.
Webster swinging wildly here.
Avery misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Avery.
Webster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Webster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Webster takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster misses with a two punch combination.
Webster swats away the attempt to clinch by Avery.
Webster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avery lands a big head kick that sends Webster to the canvas! Avery follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Avery!
Post fight, Marcus Avery took to the microphone: 'I am Back baby ,I can't be beat, I won't be beat, had a great camp, thanks to Taco and the boys, Steel and all my fans. I know everyone in the UK was watching me kick some ass. It doesn't stop here, I'm gonna be pound for pound number one, Steel and Assasi know it, I'm hung too!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Batson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Erika - I Don't Know. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
26 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Batson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batson throws a looping overhand right but De Noteboom ducks down to avoid it.
Batson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batson throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Noteboom cracks Batson with a solid left hand.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Batson keeps moving.
Batson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Batson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batson pulls De Noteboom in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bill Batson just wasn't active enough.
Batson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Batson's guard.
De Noteboom lands a couple of elbows.
De Noteboom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batson is keeping the position for now.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom trying to control but Batson is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom is looking to work some ground and pound but Batson has wrist control.
De Noteboom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Bill Batson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Batson scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Robert De Noteboom has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Batson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batson looks to land a left hand but De Noteboom moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batson tries to bum rush De Noteboom with a series of wild strikes but De Noteboom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Batson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Batson misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Batson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Noteboom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Noteboom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Batson lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Noteboom's sensitive parts.
Batson misses with a leg kick.
Batson throws a front kick aimed at De Noteboom's knee but De Noteboom avoids it well.
Batson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batson. De Noteboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batson scores with a kick to the body.
Batson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Batson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batson misses with a combination
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Noteboom landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert De Noteboom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert De Noteboom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Batson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Batson looks to land a left hand but De Noteboom moved out of range nicely.
De Noteboom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Batson misses with a low kick.
Batson misses with a hook.
Batson cracks a nice hook into De Noteboom's ribs.
Batson throws a hook but De Noteboom blocks it.
Batson lands a jab to the head.
Batson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Batson cracks De Noteboom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Noteboom is rocked!
Batson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batson misses with a looping left.
Batson misses with a low kick as De Noteboom jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Batson.
Batson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Noteboom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Noteboom.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Batson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Noteboom walks into a straight right hand from Batson.
De Noteboom is still on wobbly legs! Can Batson finish him?
Bill Batson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Noteboom seems to have recovered his senses.
Bill Batson is winning the standup battle so far.
Batson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Noteboom ducks under a wild hook from Batson.
Batson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom moves out of range as Batson throws a body kick.
Batson swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Noteboom counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batson pushes De Noteboom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Batson misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
De Noteboom is working for takedown but Batson is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown attempt but Batson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bill Batson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
Batson pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Noteboom is out of range and Batson settles back down.
A left lands for Batson.
De Noteboom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batson lands a jab.
Batson throws a lazy right hand but De Noteboom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Batson throws a body kick that misses.
Batson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Batson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batson throws a jab but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
Batson misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Batson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert De Noteboom's cut.
That's time! Batson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Batson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Noteboom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Batson, right into the meat.
Batson looks to land a left hand but De Noteboom moved out of range nicely.
De Noteboom slips under a jab from Batson.
Batson scores with a nice body kick.
Batson thows a body shot but no joy.
Batson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Noteboom moves out of range as Batson throws a body kick.
Batson throws a hook to the side of De Noteboom's head but De Noteboom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Batson misses the target.
De Noteboom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Batson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Batson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batson feints and then cracks De Noteboom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Noteboom down.
Batson misses with a lunging right hand
and De Noteboom counters by clinching up.
De Noteboom is working for takedown but Batson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Batson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown but Batson manages to get underhooks.
Bill Batson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
Batson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom has Batson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Batson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Noteboom gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Batson trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Bill Batson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Batson misses with a kick to the body.
De Noteboom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batson.
Batson is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batson throws an overhand right that lands on De Noteboom's shoulder, as De Noteboom tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Batson.
Batson misses with a lunging right hand
and De Noteboom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Batson's guard now.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robert De Noteboom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Batson controls De Noteboom momentarily but De Noteboom frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
De Noteboom throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bill Batson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A big left from Batson misses.
Batson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Batson misses with a lunging right hand
and De Noteboom counters with a single leg into guard. Batson didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Batson's head.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert De Noteboom.
I think De Noteboom 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaoklai Khanomtom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calogero Anello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khanomtom comes to the cage accompanied by Jill Tracy - Pulling Your Insides Out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
25 - 16 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
31 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaoklai Khanomtom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calogero Anello!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khanomtom misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Anello there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Khanomtom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khanomtom was well out of range. Poor timing from Anello.
Khanomtom fails to land with a series of punches.
Khanomtom wants to clinch up but Anello keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Khanomtom - just one landing.
Anello explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khanomtom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been informed that Anello has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Khanomtom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anello misses with a low kick.
Khanomtom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anello.
Khanomtom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anello under the eye.
Anello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anello takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Anello throws a leg kick but Khanomtom moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Anello blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom misses with a double jab.
Anello fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khanomtom.
An inside leg kick from Anello misses.
Nice body kick there by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khanomtom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khanomtom ducks right into an uppercut from Anello.
Anello moves out of range of the body kick.
Khanomtom misses with a straight right.
Khanomtom misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anello.
Anello does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Khanomtom pushes Anello away with a front kick.
Khanomtom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anello wants to land a leg kick but Khanomtom is out of range.
Khanomtom tries to land a body kick
and Anello counters with a low kick, right behind Khanomtom 's knee.
Some wild striking there from Khanomtom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anello throws a leg kick
and Khanomtom moves into the clinch.
Khanomtom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anello is looking to break free of the clinch but Khanomtom has double underhooks.
Anello is trying to force a seperation but Khanomtom has the dominant position.
Khanomtom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anello's elbow.
Anello tries to break the clinch but Khanomtom is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom lands with a left to the head.
Anello avoids a wild elbow strike from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anello's efforts to push away.
Khanomtom presses Anello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khanomtom throws a head punch that misses.
Khanomtom struggles to land a body shot inside as Anello controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Khanomtom.
Anello blocks a body shot from Khanomtom.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khanomtom.
Anello looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anello walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anello misses with a lunging right hand
and Khanomtom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khanomtom.
Anello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anello throws a solid leg kick but Khanomtom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anello.
Anello defending well as Khanomtom loads up on a big left hand.
Anello feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khanomtom's calf.
Khanomtom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khanomtom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anello was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom misses with a looping left.
Anello tries to work over Khanomtom's front leg with a kick but Khanomtom checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anello goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anello misses with a hook
and Khanomtom counters by moving into the clinch.
Khanomtom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anello is looking to break free of the clinch but Khanomtom has double underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanomtom throws an elbow but it misses.
Anello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khanomtom trying to stall but Anello improves his position.
Khanomtom slows down the pace here.
Khanomtom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anello's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anello is trying to force a seperation but Khanomtom has the dominant position.
Khanomtom misses with some punches.
Khanomtom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoklai Khanomtom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anello.
Khanomtom throws a lazy right hand but Anello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khanomtom thows a body shot but no joy.
Anello moves out of range of the body kick.
Anello avoids a kick to the body.
Anello throws a looping overhand right but Khanomtom ducks down to avoid it.
Khanomtom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khanomtom tries to land a front kick but Anello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khanomtom has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Khanomtom tries to clinch but Anello moves out of range.
Khanomtom moves away from the strike by Anello.
Khanomtom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anello throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anello looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanomtom is just out of range.
Anello lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anello throws a leg kick but Khanomtom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Khanomtom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom looks for the body kick but Anello saw that one coming.
Khanomtom lands with a hook. Anello tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khanomtom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anello.
Anello lands a leg kick that knocks Khanomtom off balance momentarily.
Khanomtom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anello lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Khanomtom misses with a wild combination.
Khanomtom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anello.
Anello throws a leg kick which misses Khanomtom's front leg but catches the back leg as Khanomtom tries to avoid it.
Anello is looking to land body kicks.
Kaoklai Khanomtom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khanomtom looks for the body kick but Anello saw that one coming.
Khanomtom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anello just misses with a punch to the body.
Anello misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom misses with a leg kick
and Anello counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khanomtom tries to land a leg kick but Anello saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anello misses with a body shot.
Khanomtom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Khanomtom misses with a low kick as Anello jumps back.
Anello throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anello is looking to slow Khanomtom down with leg kicks.
Khanomtom misses with a hook. Anello ducked under it nicely.
A head kick from Khanomtom lands but Anello takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anello lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Khanomtom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khanomtom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khanomtom misses with a body kick.
Khanomtom slips a jab from Anello.
Anello thumps Khanomtom with a low kick.
Khanomtom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khanomtom misses with a kick to the body.
Anello misses with a body kick.
Khanomtom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anello.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom throws the kick towards the body but Anello avoids it.
Khanomtom moves into range and clinches up with Anello.
Anello is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khanomtom tries to throw a body punch but Anello avoids it by throwing Khanomtom back against the cage.
Khanomtom misses with a punch to the body.
Anello wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anello breaks from the clinch.
Khanomtom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khanomtom misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Khanomtom.
Anello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khanomtom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anello checks it well.
Anello throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khanomtom.
Kaoklai Khanomtom is winning the standup battle so far.
Khanomtom misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom misses with a kick to the body.
Anello throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khanomtom looks for the body kick but Anello saw that one coming.
Anello moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anello checks a leg kick.
Anello moves out of range of the body kick.
Khanomtom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anello fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khanomtom is out of range.
Good leg kick by Khanomtom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anello missing with a left hand there. Khanomtom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khanomtom connects with an inside leg kick.
Khanomtom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anello throws a leg kick which misses Khanomtom's front leg but catches the back leg as Khanomtom tries to avoid it.
Anello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khanomtom circles away quickly and effectively.
Anello throws out a leg kick but Khanomtom moves out of range and Anello only half commits.
Khanomtom misses with a body shot.
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 Kaoklai Khanomtom will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Anello scores with a hook to the body. Khanomtom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Khanomtom.
Anello thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Khanomtom if he has to take too many more of those.
Anello blocks the body kick.
Anello gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khanomtom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khanomtom scores with a nice body kick.
Anello avoids a kick to the body.
Anello goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khanomtom misses with a straight left.
Khanomtom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khanomtom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anello's sensitive parts.
Anello just misses with a punch to the body.
Khanomtom tests Anello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khanomtom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom connects with a looping right hand.
Anello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom is looking to chop away at Anello's legs.
Khanomtom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khanomtom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Khanomtom. Beautiful body shot.
Khanomtom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anello lands a nice looking body kick.
Anello scoring well with a low kick there.
Khanomtom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khanomtom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anello.
Anello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khanomtom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khanomtom throws a low kick, looking for Anello's leg but Anello calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Khanomtom misses its intended target.
Khanomtom throws a sloppy head kick and Anello moves out of range easily.
Anello lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khanomtom's sensitive parts.
Anello is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khanomtom rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Anello. Khanomtom does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khanomtom checks a leg kick.
Anello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khanomtom.
Anello punishes Khanomtom's body with a nice straight punch.
Khanomtom moves away from the strike by Anello.
Calogero Anello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khanomtom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anello counters with a solid body kick.
Khanomtom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khanomtom ducks right into an uppercut from Anello.
Anello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khanomtom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anello misses with a low kick.
Anello checks a low kick from Khanomtom.
A shot to the liver by Khanomtom. Beautiful body shot.
Khanomtom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anello.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khanomtom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khanomtom doesn't manage to clinch there - Anello circles away.
Khanomtom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Khanomtom misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Anello blocks the low kick.
Anello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anello throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanomtom moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khanomtom checks a leg kick.
Khanomtom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anello manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anello tries to score with a low kick but Khanomtom moves his leg out of the way.
Khanomtom tries to clinch there but Anello circles away.
Khanomtom tries to clinch up.
Khanomtom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Anello.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khanomtom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaoklai Khanomtom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khanomtom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khanomtom fakes the leg kick and cracks Anello in the body.
Khanomtom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Anello checks a leg kick.
Khanomtom throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khanomtom avoids a kick to the body.
Anello turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Khanomtom. That snapped Anello's head back.
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 Kaoklai Khanomtom.
Well Khanomtom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kaoklai Khanomtom!
An out of breath Kaoklai Khanomtom 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Melekh David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melekh David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dr Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzo leaves David with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
David shoots and misses
and Gonzo counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Gonzo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gonzo swats away the attempt to clinch by David.
David connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
David tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
David thows a body shot but no joy.
Good work by David as he checks the leg kick.
David takes one to the chin there.
David avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
David thows a leg kick but Gonzo checks it
and Gonzo counters with a stiff right hand.
David blocks a head kick by Gonzo.
David misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Gonzo coming out on top.
David blocks a jab.
Gonzo throws a head kick that misses.
David ducks right into an uppercut from Gonzo.
Nice defenses there by David.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from David misses its intended target.
Gonzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
David misses with a body kick.
David ducks under a wild hook from Gonzo.
David is looking to slow Gonzo down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David scores with a kick to the midsection.
David pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gonzo throws a body punch but David moves out of range.
A head kick misses from David.
David looks to land a left hand but Gonzo moved out of range nicely.
David avoids the body shot from Gonzo.
David connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzo scores with a sloppy right hand. David should have avoided that one.
Gonzo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gonzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and David has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gonzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Gonzo.
David throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
David tries a low kick but Gonzo avoids it.
David fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
David keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from David.
Gonzo blocks a head kick by David.
David fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melekh David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but David defends well and Gonzo ends up having to push David into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gonzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo lands a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzo wants to pass the guard but David is keeping the position.
Gonzo preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David working for a triangle but Gonzo defends it easily.
David controlling Gonzo's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Melekh David 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.
David with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gonzo throws a hook but David blocks it.
David keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gonzo lands a jab to the nose.
Gonzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gonzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches David on the side of the head.
David throws a low kick but Gonzo avoids it.
Gonzo blocks a leg kick.
David uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzo as he avoids it easily.
Gonzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
David fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gonzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
David manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gonzo on his heels. He'll look to pass Gonzo's guard now, I'm sure.
Gonzo trying to control the position here.
Gonzo trying to control the position.
Gonzo controlling the position.
David stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzo.
Gonzo is trying to control the position but David postures up.
We've been hearing that David has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dr Gonzo wasn't active enough on the ground.
David tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
David moves out of range of the leg kick from Gonzo.
Gonzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
David goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
David throws the kick towards the body but Gonzo avoids it.
David lands a leg kick that knocks Gonzo off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
David keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
David is controlling Gonzo's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzo stands and throws David's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Gonzo stalls from top position.
Gonzo has control of an arm but David manages to advance to Gonzo's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David trying to control momentarily.
Gonzo tries to escape but David has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dr Gonzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzo keeps trying to improve his position.
David connects with a big shot to the side of Gonzo's head.
Gonzo prevents David from getting a body triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dr Gonzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gonzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from David.
Gonzo throws a head kick but David moves out of range.
Gonzo tries to land a leg kick but David saw it coming and moves away.
Gonzo throws a chopping leg kick but David manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gonzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
David slips under a jab.
Gonzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of David's head.
Good leg kick by Gonzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dr Gonzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
David throws a big shot that misses.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzo lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
David misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Gonzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
David closes the distance and pushes Gonzo back into the cage.
David tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzo.
Gonzo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzo.
Gonzo is trying to break the clinch but David is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from David fails to land.
Gonzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
David blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for David.
Gonzo taking a breather.
David manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gonzo.
Gonzo lands with a kick to the temple. David shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gonzo lands a nice hook to David's body. David takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
David is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gonzo shoots in for a double leg but David sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
David takes a swing at Gonzo's ribcage but misses.
David scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzo scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David feints and then cracks Gonzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonzo down.
David throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
David is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
David connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gonzo throws a poor cross that misses
and David counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by David.
David trying to control but Gonzo is working from the bottom.
Gonzo working a defensive guard here.
David postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David is in close to Gonzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
David looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzo working a defensive guard here.
Gonzo seems keen to control David's posture.
David trying to move into half guard but instead Gonzo has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gonzo trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Melekh David.
I think David has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rau Utu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rau Utu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiny McGee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee tries to keep at a distance but Utu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Utu breaks the clinch.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Utu saw that one coming.
McGee throws an overhand right that lands on Utu's shoulder, as Utu tries to avoid the shot.
Utu moves into the clinch.
Utu manages to break the clinch.
Utu closes the distance and clinches.
Utu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Rau Utu has been cut.
McGee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Utu lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Utu controls his hands.
Utu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Utu backwards.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Utu controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGee.
McGee presses Utu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
Utu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
McGee lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Utu fails to land.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Utu controls the action.
McGee misses with some punches.
McGee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Utus head.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Utu.
McGee managing to block the knees to the body from Utu.
A short uppercut from McGee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
McGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Utu's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Utu avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Utu avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
Utu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Utu struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utu can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Utu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
McGee scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGee lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGee lands a shot to the body.
Utu is breathing heavily.
McGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Utu tries to stall but McGee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGee lands a right hand.
McGee misses with the head strike.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Utu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from McGee.
McGee lands an uppercut.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Utu struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
Utu blocking some punches.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Utu looking to stall.
McGee lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from McGee.
McGee tries to work over Utu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Utu wants to stall.
Utu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Utus head.
Rau Utu's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Utu tries to stall but McGee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGee works on Utu's body with a couple of short punches.
McGee lands a body punch.
McGee scores with a hook to the body.
McGee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Utu or not.
Utu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from McGee as the two fighters clinch.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGee lands with a right to the head.
McGee lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGee presses Utu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McGee - that landed with a thud.
McGee lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rau Utu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGee lands a big right hand that drops Utu! The killer instinct kicks in and McGee finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McGee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiny McGee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yury Vesnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yin Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao has chosen Philip Bailey - Walking on the Chinese Wall 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yury Vesnev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yin Tao!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesnev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tao tries to clinch there but Vesnev circles away.
Tao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vesnev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tao keeps the fight on the outside.
Vesnev looks to score with a jab to the body but Tao is just out of range.
Yin Tao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vesnev throws a hook to the side of Tao's head but Tao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vesnev connects with a single shot there.
Tao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vesnev is able to avoid easily.
Tao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tao scores with a kick to the body.
Tao throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vesnev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vesnev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vesnev feints and as Tao raises his hands in defense, Vesnev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tao is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vesnev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vesnev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tao is keeping busy.
Vesnev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vesnev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vesnev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vesnev lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Vesnev.
Tao misses with the head strike.
Vesnev working aggressively here.
Tao misses with a punch on the inside.
Vesnev has a couple of punches blocked by Tao.
Vesnev gets through Tao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tao struggles to land a body shot inside as Vesnev controls his hands.
Tao misses with the head strike.
Vesnev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tao throws a punch but it's blocked by Vesnev.
Vesnev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vesnev backwards.
Tao tries a body shot but Vesnev blocks it.
Tao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vesnev's elbow.
Tao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Vesnev fails to land.
A body shot lands from Tao.
Tao struggles to land a body shot inside as Vesnev controls his hands.
Tao managing to block the knees to the body from Vesnev.
Vesnev prevents a body shot from Tao.
Vesnev misses with the head strike.
Vesnev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vesnev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tao.
Tao lands a body punch.
Vesnev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vesnev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesnev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesnev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tao lands with a right to the head.
Vesnev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Vesnev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tao avoiding damage as Vesnev throws knees to the body.
Vesnev digs a right hand into Tao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tao's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Vesnev fails to land.
A hook to the body from Tao.
Vesnev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vesnev struggles to land a body shot inside as Tao controls his hands.
Vesnev is looking to break free of the clinch but Tao has double underhooks.
Tao working aggressively here.
Vesnev working aggressively here.
Vesnev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Tao.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vesnev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tao prevents a body shot from Vesnev.
Vesnev lands a body punch.
Tao prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yury Vesnev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vesnev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tao checks it well.
Vesnev misses with a kick to the body.
Vesnev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tao leaves Vesnev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Tao.
Tao checks a low kick from Vesnev.
Tao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vesnev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Tao as he connects with a hook.
Tao lands with a shot to the body.
Tao throws a head kick that Vesnev semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev just misses with a punch to the body.
Vesnev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tao sprawls well. Tao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vesnev gets slowly back to his feet.
Vesnev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tao.
Vesnev tries to land a front kick but Tao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tao connects with a leg kick. Vesnev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tao tries to bum rush Vesnev with a series of wild strikes but Vesnev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tao misses the shot to the body.
Vesnev throws an off balance right hand
and Tao counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Good leg kick by Tao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A clash of legs there as Vesnev blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vesnev fails to land.
Tao working aggressively here.
Vesnev lands a hook that snaps the head of Tao backwards.
Tao struggles to land a body shot inside as Vesnev controls his hands.
Vesnev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tao lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vesnev tries for a takedown but Tao manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yury Vesnev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vesnev lands with a short shot to the head.
Tao gets underhooks to prevent Vesnev's takedown attempt.
Tao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vesnev.
Tao lands a left hand.
Tao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vesnev backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vesnev on the inside.
Vesnev throws a head punch that misses.
Tao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vesnev swings wildly with an uppercut but Tao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tao trying to control the position but instead, Vesnev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tao into the cage.
Tao misses with the head strike.
Vesnev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vesnev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tao lands with a left to the head.
Tao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vesnev misses with a punch to the body.
Vesnev trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao gets through Vesnev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tao misses with a punch on the inside.
Vesnev is trying to maintain a safe position but Tao gets an underhook and turns Vesnev into the cage.
Vesnev prevents a body shot from Tao.
Vesnev misses with some punches.
Tao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Tao as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tao struggles to land a body shot inside as Vesnev controls his hands.
Vesnev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tao.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao misses with a punch on the inside.
Vesnev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tao lands a body punch.
Tao misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yin Tao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tao misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Tao.
Tao lands a leg kick that knocks Vesnev off balance momentarily.
Tao looks for the body kick but Vesnev saw that one coming.
Vesnev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vesnev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vesnev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vesnev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vesnev thinking.
Tao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vesnev on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vesnev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vesnev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vesnev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vesnev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vesnev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vesnev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tao connects with a right hand. Vesnev shakes it off.
Tao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vesnev.
Vesnev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tao digs a good body shot into Vesnev's ribs.
Tao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vesnev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vesnev misses with a right hand
and Tao counters with a good low kick that Vesnev was not able to check.
Tao throws a leg kick but Vesnev moved away.
Vesnev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vesnev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yin Tao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vesnev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vesnev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tao lands a lovely overhand right.
Vesnev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tao moves into the clinch successfully.
Vesnev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vesnev misses with a punch to the body.
Tao can't find room to land a body shot as Vesnev controls the action.
Tao prevents a body shot from Vesnev.
A short left from Vesnev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vesnev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tao.
Tao misses with a punch on the inside.
Tao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tao struggles to land a body shot inside as Vesnev controls his hands.
Tao throws a head punch that misses.
Vesnev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesnev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vesnev scores with a shoulder strike.
Tao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tao lands a left hand.
Tao can't find room to land a body shot as Vesnev controls the action.
Vesnev blocks a body shot from Tao.
Tao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vesnev goes for a takedown attempt but Tao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao throws a front kick aimed at Vesnev's knee but Vesnev avoids it well.
Nice body kick there by Tao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vesnev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yury Vesnev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tao scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Tao.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tao!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vesnev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tao.
That kick from Tao tenderised Vesnev's leg. Vesnev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yin Tao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vesnev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yin Tao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tao 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yin Tao!
During a confident post fight interview, Yin Tao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seaville Bri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ave Maria kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seaville Bri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bri wants to clinch.
Magomedov throws a hook but Bri avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bri swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Bri thuds a left hand into Magomedov's body.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Bri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Bri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ballas Only in the buildup to the fight.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov looks to land a body kick but Bri moved away.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seaville Bri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bri tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bri swings widly with a right hand
and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bri's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bri controlling Magomedov's posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bri 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.
Magomedov won't allow Bri to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Bri is keeping the position.
Bri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Magomedov pulls Bri in to control the position.
Bri trying to stand up but can't free himself from Magomedov's guard.
Bri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Bri lands with a good body shot.
Bri misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to score with low kicks.
Bri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov slips a jab from Bri.
Bri thows a body shot but no joy.
Bri misses with a wild body shot.
Bri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bri looks to clinch
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bri won't be happy with that.
Bri is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bri being controlled for a moment.
Bri wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bri is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov working the head with strikes.
Magomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bri is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Magomedov crashes against the mat.
Magomedov wants to control for a moment but Bri uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bri wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bri misses with a lunging right hand
and Magomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Bri didn't expect that.
Bri keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Bri is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Bri wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bri keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bri moves in looking to clinch but Magomedov pushes him off.
Bri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Bri throws a sloppy body shot
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Bri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Bri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bri is looking to improve his position.
Bri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Bri to control.
Magomedov landing punches.
Magomedov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bri's face.
Bri sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Magomedov wants to control but Bri is keeping him busy.
Bri preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bri regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Konstantin Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bri has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Bri is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Bri is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bri manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magomedov's best efforts.
Magomedov prevents Bri from improving his position.
Magomedov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bri!
Magomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Magomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Bri misses with a left hand
and Magomedov counters with a double leg. Bri bangs his head on the mat and seems to be on queer street here... Magomedov follows up with punches and the ref steps in to end the fight! It was the slam that caused all the problems.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Konstantin Magomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Konstantin Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ochu comes to the cage accompanied by Clutch - The Incomparable Mr. Flannery. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maester Ochu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochu lands a jab to the head.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen throws a head kick that Ochu semi-blocks.
It looks like Maester Ochu has been cut.
Allen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allen blocks a head kick by Ochu.
Allen scores with a head kick. Ochu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Allen is out of range and Ochu settles back down.
Ochu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Allen misses.
A jab from Allen finds it's way through Ochu's defenses.
Ochu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Ochu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ochu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ochu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Allen.
Allen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ochu blocking some punches.
Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ochu backwards.
Allen tries to stall but Ochu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ochu swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Allen.
Ochu tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Ochu misses with some punches.
Ochu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Ochu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ochu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ochu working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochu.
Allen lands an uppercut.
Ochu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ochu prevents a body shot from Allen.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen blocks a body shot from Ochu.
Allen 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.
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Allen lands a lovely overhand right.
Allen takes a swing at Ochu's ribcage but misses.
Allen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ochu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A combination from Allen does no damage.
Ochu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ochu walks into a straight right hand from Allen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Ochu.
Allen thuds his right hand into Ochu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Allen scores with a body shot.
Ochu throws a body kick that misses.
Ochu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Allen with a jab.
Ochu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ochu is rocked!
Allen throws a body kick that misses
and Ochu counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen throws an off balance right hand
and Ochu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Allen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Allen connects with a solid leg kick.
Allen with a hook.
Oh Ochu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen thows a body shot but no joy.
Ochu seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
Allen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ochu doesn't seem bothered though.
Allen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ochu's head backwards.
Maester Ochu's cut is getting worse.
Allen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ochu at a distance.
Allen lands a nice looking body shot.
Ochu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Allen lands a lovely overhand right.
Allen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ochu if he has to take too many more of those.
Ochu misses with a few strikes there.
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ochu counters with a one-two to the body.
Ochu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ochu throws a body kick that misses
and Allen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ochu manages to get to full guard.
Allen trying to control but Ochu is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maester Ochu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Ochu checks the leg kick.
Ochu walks into a left hand.
Ochu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Allen slams his shin into Ochu's torso.
Allen gets a clinch.
Allen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ochu swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen digs a right hand underneath Ochu's ribcage. Ochu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Ochu as the two fighters clinch.
Allen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Allen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ochu or not.
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barry Allen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Allen throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ochu's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Allen lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Barry Allen!
Barry Allen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Celebration by Kool and the Gang. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
33 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Jamie Anderton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tries to work over Anderton's front leg with a kick but Anderton checks it.
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Anderton misses with a kick to the body.
Anderton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Anderton scores with a kick to the body.
Anderton misses with a body kick.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderton connects with a body shot.
Anderton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderton throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Anderton throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Anderton 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.
Williams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab by Williams.
It looks like Jamie Anderton has been cut.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderton is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Anderton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderton misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Williams. That one must have hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderton blocks the leg kick.
Anderton misses with a body shot.
Anderton moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderton manages to avoid it.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Anderton misses with a body shot
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Anderton didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderton 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderton has wrist control.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Anderton blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderton is on top in guard.
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderton defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderton tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Anderton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderton has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Williams working for submissions but it's allowed Anderton to get to half guard.
Anderton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kane Williams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamie Anderton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderton thows a body kick. Williams tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderton throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderton counters with a nice body shot.
Anderton lands a nice looking body kick.
Williams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Williams defending well as Anderton loads up on a big left hand.
Anderton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderton is just out of range.
Anderton connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderton cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams is looking to wear down Anderton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williams tries to move into range but Anderton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams.
It looks like Kane Williams has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderton cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anderton just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jamie Anderton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderton lands a big head kick that sends Williams tumbling to the mat! Anderton takes a step backwards and waves Williams back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Anderton throws a powerful right kick. Williams tried to block low but the kick was high! Williams was taken right off of his feet! Anderton jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jamie Anderton!
Jamie Anderton is the new heavyweight champion!
Jamie Anderton gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Kane Williams spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, I need to call my momma.'.
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