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MFN 121: Zietsch vs. Borocop PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colt Hardin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Police State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying State's choice of entrance music: Die for Metal. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Hardin Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Police State!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
State moves into the clinch.
Hardin Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
State stops a takedown attempt from Hardin Jr.
State fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from State.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for State.
State looking to throw knees to the head but Hardin Jr is blocking nicely.
Hardin Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
State misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardin Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by State there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
State shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
State fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardin Jr is out of range.
A lazy body kick from State
and Hardin Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
State takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
State throws a body punch but Hardin Jr moves out of range.
State tries to clinch but Hardin Jr moves out of range.
State slips under a jab.
Hardin Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and State counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hardin Jr!
That's one minute gone in the round.
State fails to land a wild elbow strike.
State tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
State scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hardin Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on State's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hardin Jr is not content to let State control the position.
State lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
State throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardin Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardin Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Colt Hardin Jr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hardin Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt State.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - State looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardin Jr shoots in for a double leg but State sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State looks to land a right hand but Hardin Jr moved out of range.
Hardin Jr shoots in but State avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Hardin Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardin Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from State.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from State. Hardin Jr shrugs it off though.
Hardin Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardin Jr throws a lazy right hand but State sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for State. That snapped Hardin Jr's head back.
Hardin Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
State cracks Hardin Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping body kick lands there for State.
Hardin Jr is breathing heavily.
Hardin Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardin Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Hardin Jr is thwarting State's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing that Hardin Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
State has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
State moves into full guard.
Hardin Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
State is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
State being controlled here, momentarily.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that State has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardin Jr throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Police State dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hardin Jr digs a good hook to State's body.
State throws out a powerful jab.
State sends Hardin Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! State is motioning to the referee to let Hardin Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hardin Jr is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardin Jr leaves his chin hanging out and State seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hardin Jr crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Police State!
A very excited looking Police State rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johann Bismark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gennakin Golovdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bismark comes to the cage accompanied by I Don't Care Anymore - Phil Collins. Golovdy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A New Beginning by Audiomachine. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johann Bismark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gennakin Golovdy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bismark misses with a hook.
Bismark slips a jab from Golovdy.
Bismark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovdy manages to avoid it.
Bismark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Golovdy doesn't seem bothered though.
Bismark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovdy.
Golovdy tries to clinch but Bismark moves out of range.
A slow jab from Golovdy misses its intended target.
Golovdy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Bismark has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Golovdy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Golovdy lands a jab to the head.
Golovdy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bismark on the side of the head.
A jab from Golovdy misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovdy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bismark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Golovdy's waist but Golovdy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bismark off to one side.
Golovdy throws a right hand that misses
and Bismark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Golovdy won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bismark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Golovdy, who protects the arm well.
Bismark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Golovdy can't do much from the bottom here.
Bismark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bismark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bismark has hold of Golovdy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Golovdy seems comfortable defending it but Bismark has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Golovdy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Golovdy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bismark couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johann Bismark!
Johann Bismark tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vassago Ballardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vassago Ballardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Ballardo's belly button to the back.
Jones misses with a hook. Ballardo ducked under it nicely.
Ballardo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones tries to clinch but Ballardo is having none of it.
Ballardo throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ballardo misses its intended target.
Ballardo pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballardo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Ballardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ballardo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ballardo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ballardo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ballardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballardo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ballardo has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
A shot in the inside from Ballardo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ballardo.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ballardo throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Ballardo lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Andre Jones has been cut.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ballardo tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Ballardo working aggressively here.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ballardo misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo is trying to stall.
Ballardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
A short left from Ballardo.
Ballardo lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Ballardo misses with some punches.
Jones tries to work over Ballardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands an elbow just above Ballardo 's eye.
It looks like Vassago Ballardo has been cut.
Ballardo misses with an elbow over the top.
Ballardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ballardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ballardo backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ballardo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Ballardo fails to land.
Ballardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Ballardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballardo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Ballardo.
Jones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ballardo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jones can turn it around.
Jones tries to work over Ballardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Ballardo blocks an elbow strike.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Ballardo is blocking nicely.
Ballardo lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Andre Jones's cut even more.
Ballardo tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Ballardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Jones.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Andre Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballardo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Ballardo as the two fighters clinch.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Ballardo blocks the elbow strike.
Ballardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow just above Ballardo 's eye.
Ballardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Ballardo scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Ballardo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Andre Jones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andre Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vassago Ballardo!
An out of breath Vassago Ballardo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mannix McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusan Kikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuiness comes to the cage accompanied by Bare in the Basin - Gaelic Storm. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mannix McGuiness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dusan Kikovic!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuiness keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kikovic.
Kikovic moves in looking to clinch but McGuiness pushes him off.
Dusan Kikovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kikovic throws a right hand that misses
and McGuiness counters with a two punch combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuiness.
McGuiness throws an overhand right that lands on Kikovic's shoulder, as Kikovic tries to avoid the shot.
McGuiness is looking to clinch but Kikovic is avoiding it.
McGuiness takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kikovic.
Kikovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuiness throws out the jab.
We've been informed that Kikovic 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.
McGuiness just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuiness is looking to clinch but Kikovic is avoiding it.
McGuiness swats away the attempt to clinch by Kikovic.
McGuiness looks to land a body kick but Kikovic moved away.
McGuiness moves out of range of the body kick.
Kikovic tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuiness swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuiness swats away the attempt to clinch by Kikovic.
Kikovic throws a solid leg kick but McGuiness takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kikovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from McGuiness.
Kikovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Kikovic misses.
Kikovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuiness takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuiness tries to clinch up.
Kikovic throws a sloppy head kick
and McGuiness cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuiness displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kikovic throws out the jab.
McGuiness misses with a body shot.
McGuiness takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kikovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuiness.
Kikovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kikovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuiness throws a head kick that Kikovic semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kikovic.
Kikovic throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McGuiness works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness is refusing to be controlled, as Kikovic sits in half guard.
Kikovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kikovic prevents McGuiness from improving his position.
McGuiness trying to hold on to Kikovic's head to control him but Kikovic postures up.
Kikovic misses with a head shot. McGuiness uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic throwing strikes but missing.
McGuiness keeping moving, preventing Kikovic from controlling successfully.
Kikovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGuiness haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kikovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kikovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness has momentary wrist control but Kikovic slips an elbow through the middle.
Kikovic wants to control from the top but McGuiness keeps moving.
Kikovic throws a big elbow that misses.
McGuiness keeping moving, preventing Kikovic from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dusan Kikovic.
Kikovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusan Kikovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kikovic throws a wild body kick that McGuiness sees coming a mile off.
Kikovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kikovic is trying to work for a kimura but McGuiness is defending well.
Kikovic is trying to control. McGuiness wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kikovic wants to get back to his feet.
McGuiness wants to control but Kikovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Kikovic is going to stand back up.
Kikovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGuiness has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kikovic is working away from the top position though.
Kikovic wants to control but McGuiness is keeping him busy.
Kikovic stalling away here and it's allowed McGuiness to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic preventing the sweep.
Dusan Kikovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kikovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kikovic trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuiness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kikovic controlling from the top position.
Kikovic throws an elbow that misses. McGuiness uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kikovic's guard. Nice move by McGuiness!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness being controlled here momentarily.
Dusan Kikovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kikovic swings for the body but McGuiness moves out of range.
Kikovic tries for a takedown but McGuiness sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dusan Kikovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuiness. Kikovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kikovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kikovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kikovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kikovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuiness.
McGuiness tries to clinch there but Kikovic circles away.
Kikovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGuiness defends it nicely.
McGuiness throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness rushes Kikovic and presses him up against the cage.
McGuiness struggles to land a body shot inside as Kikovic controls his hands.
McGuiness fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kikovic just leaning against McGuiness, taking a breather.
McGuiness lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuiness misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kikovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGuiness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from McGuiness on the inside.
McGuiness blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuiness softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kikovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kikovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kikovic trying to control the position but instead, McGuiness has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kikovic into the cage.
A short uppercut from McGuiness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusan Kikovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McGuiness jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGuiness takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kikovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kikovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGuiness tries a low kick but Kikovic avoids it.
McGuiness tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuiness avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuiness takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuiness connects with a crisp jab.
McGuiness gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kikovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kikovic wants to control from the top but McGuiness keeps moving.
McGuiness tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness keeping moving, preventing Kikovic from controlling successfully.
McGuiness wants to sweep here but Kikovic controlling him for the moment.
Kikovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kikovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kikovic passes McGuiness's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McGuiness is staying active underneath Kikovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness tries to get to full guard but Kikovic has control of the leg.
McGuiness moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kikovic trying to control but McGuiness is working from the bottom.
Mannix McGuiness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dusan Kikovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McGuiness throws a hook to the side of Kikovic's head but Kikovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kikovic lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic shoots in but McGuiness avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slow jab from McGuiness misses its intended target.
A jab from Kikovic misses.
Kikovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kikovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kikovic throws a head punch that misses.
Kikovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kikovic blocking some punches.
Kikovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kikovic lands a body punch.
McGuiness misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuiness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kikovic works on McGuiness's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kikovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuiness lands a shot to the body.
McGuiness lands a shoulder strike.
Kikovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Mannix McGuiness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Kikovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuiness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kikovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kikovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kikovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kikovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kikovic tries to break free but McGuiness pushes him back against the cage.
McGuiness lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kikovic backwards.
McGuiness working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuiness tries to throw a body punch but Kikovic avoids it by throwing McGuiness back against the cage.
Kikovic tries for a takedown but McGuiness manages to get underhooks.
Kikovic blocks an uppercut.
Kikovic lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dusan Kikovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kikovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusan Kikovic!
After the fight, Dusan Kikovic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Klinkhammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Klinkhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinkhammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Serra.
Klinkhammer throws the left hand but Da Serra avoids the punch easily.
Klinkhammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Da Serra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra has been cut.
Da Serra dives in and grabs Klinkhammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Klinkhammer pushes down on Da Serra's head and hops out.
A low kick from Klinkhammer is predictable there
and Da Serra counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Da Serra.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Serra won't allow Klinkhammer to sweep him here.
Da Serra pushing down on Klinkhammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Da Serra is working for a kimura but Klinkhammer is defending it quite comfortably.
Klinkhammer wants to improve his position but Da Serra is controlling well.
Da Serra is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klinkhammer is looking for a sweep. Da Serra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Serra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klinkhammer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Da Serra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klinkhammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Serra.
Klinkhammer is looking for a sweep. Da Serra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Serra is looking for a kimura but Klinkhammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Serra to get the leverage.
Da Serra is looking for a kimura but Klinkhammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Serra to get the leverage.
Klinkhammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Serra.
Klinkhammer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Serra is working away from the top position though.
Klinkhammer kicks Da Serra off and gets back to his feet.
We've been told by Klinkhammer's head coaches at Nights Watch MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberto Klinkhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Serra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klinkhammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Da Serra has time to react.
Da Serra's coach down at HARRY'S was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Da Serra's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Klinkhammer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Da Serra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roberto Klinkhammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Serra shoots in and drives through. Klinkhammer sprawls well.
Roberto Klinkhammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra.
Klinkhammer swinging wildly here.
Klinkhammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klinkhammer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Serra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Da Serra misses with a hook. Klinkhammer ducked under it nicely.
Da Serra avoids the body shot from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Serra. Da Serra gets slowly back to his feet.
Klinkhammer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Klinkhammer misses with a hook
and Da Serra counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Klinkhammer is trying to control the position but Da Serra postures up.
Da Serra won't allow Klinkhammer to sweep him here.
Da Serra passes Klinkhammer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Serra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klinkhammer is just riding it out for now. Da Serra eventually gives up the hold.
Klinkhammer tries to get to full guard but Da Serra has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Serra is looking for a kimura but Klinkhammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Serra to get the leverage.
Da Serra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Klinkhammer tries to roll over but Da Serra keeps him under control.
Klinkhammer manages to get to full guard.
Da Serra preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Da Serra advances position into side control!
Klinkhammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Da Serra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Roberto Klinkhammer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Klinkhammer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Serra is out of range.
Klinkhammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Klinkhammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Serra on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Da Serra blocks the leg kick.
Klinkhammer missing with a left hand there. Da Serra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klinkhammer lands with a cross.
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klinkhammer misses with a looping left.
Klinkhammer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Klinkhammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klinkhammer scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Klinkhammer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer misses with a leg kick.
Klinkhammer loads up on a big right hand but Da Serra slips the punch.
Da Serra drives through with a takedown into guard.
Klinkhammer controlling Da Serra's posture.
Klinkhammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Serra advances position into side control!
Klinkhammer tries to bench press Da Serra off him but Da Serra keeps the position.
Da Serra swings around for an armbar but Klinkhammer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Da Serra's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Da Serra manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Klinkhammer has Da Serra in his guard.
Klinkhammer wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Serra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Klinkhammer dives on top into guard.
Da Serra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klinkhammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klinkhammer postures up in Da Serra's guard and throws a big left but Da Serra blocks it.
Klinkhammer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer throws an elbow that misses. Da Serra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klinkhammer's guard. Nice move by Da Serra!
Da Serra won't allow Klinkhammer to sweep him here.
Da Serra forces his way into half guard.
Da Serra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Klinkhammer is positioning himself well to prevent Da Serra advancing to mount.
Da Serra seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Klinkhammer holds on and takes a little breather.
Klinkhammer is looking for a triangle but Da Serra pushes his legs off easily.
Klinkhammer trying to control the position here.
Da Serra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Klinkhammer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Klinkhammer has escaped and now he's on top!
Da Serra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Klinkhammer defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Klinkhammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Klinkhammer lands a jab to the nose.
Klinkhammer misses with a left hand
so Da Serra counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Klinkhammer wants to sweep here but Da Serra controlling him for the moment.
Klinkhammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klinkhammer is looking for a triangle but Da Serra pushes his legs off easily.
Da Serra is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Klinkhammer wants to stand and escape but Da Serra is having none of it.
Da Serra drops back, looking for a kneebar! Klinkhammer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Klinkhammer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Klinkhammer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Serra is looking to reverse the position.
Klinkhammer tries to move to full mount but Da Serra actually manages to regain half guard.
Klinkhammer is pressing down on Da Serra's thigh, looking to free his foot. Da Serra is holding on for now.
Klinkhammer trying to control from Da Serra's half guard. Da Serra has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Klinkhammer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer wants to control from the top but Da Serra keeps moving.
Klinkhammer passes Da Serra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Klinkhammer seems to be working for a kimura but Da Serra defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klinkhammer trying to advance position but Da Serra counters by regaining guard.
Da Serra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klinkhammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Serra working for a triangle but Klinkhammer defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer lands a couple of digs.
Klinkhammer is looking to stand up but Da Serra won't let him.
Klinkhammer trying to control but Da Serra is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Serra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klinkhammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klinkhammer trying to control but Da Serra is working from the bottom.
Klinkhammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klinkhammer wants to control from the top but Da Serra keeps moving.
Roberto Klinkhammer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Klinkhammer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Klinkhammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klinkhammer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Klinkhammer!
Roberto Klinkhammer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc., into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir comes to the cage accompanied by M.A.S.H Theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Abed Nadir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatton Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadir doesn't manage to clinch there - Chantry circles away.
Nadir tries to clinch up
and Chantry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chantry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nadir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chantry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chantry trying to mount his opponent but Nadir defends it.
Chantry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nadir defending well though.
Chantry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chantry trying to pass the guard but Nadir defending well.
Nadir keeping hold of Chantry's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nadir defending well though.
Chantry is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Nadir to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Chantry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chantry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chantry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chantry trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nadir has momentary wrist control but Chantry slips an elbow through the middle.
Chantry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nadir has control of Chantry's left arm, preventing Chantry from doing any damage.
Chantry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chantry throws a big right hand that misses.
Chantry passes Nadir's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chantry is looking to pass Nadir's guard but actually Nadir recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nadir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chantry trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chantry postures up in Nadir's guard and throws a big left but Nadir blocks it.
Chantry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chantry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chantry trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chantry looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nadir dives on top into guard.
Our spies down at at Gentlemanly Scholars Fight Club Gym(4 Sprbt 4*+) inform us that Chantry has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chantry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nadir trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Chantry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nadir.
Chantry throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nadir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chantry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chantry keeping full guard, as Nadir tries to pass.
Nadir decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nadir throws a right and a left that Chantry avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatton Chantry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nadir fails with the takedown.
Nadir throws a right hand that misses
and Chantry counters with a body kick that stops Nadir in his tracks momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nadir.
Nadir scores with a jab. Chantry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nadir misses with a double jab.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nadir moves into the clinch.
Nadir lands a good knee to the midsection. Chantry won't want to take too many of those.
Nadir scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chantry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nadir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nadir stalling in the clinch but Chantry improves position.
Chantry fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry jumps guard and drags Nadir to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chantry keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Chantry looking for a sweep. Not yet Chantry, not yet.
Nadir wants to pass the guard but Chantry is keeping the position.
Nadir lands a couple of elbows.
Chantry looking for a guillotine here but Nadir defends easily.
Nadir trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Chantry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chantry keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Nadir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chantry keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Chantry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nadir manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chantry wants to control from the top but Nadir keeps moving.
Chantry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nadir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chantry trying to control but Nadir is working from the bottom.
Chantry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry looking to sit in guard and control but Nadir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Chantry keeps moving.
Nadir looking to sit in guard and control but Chantry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chantry postures up in Nadir's guard and throws a big left but Nadir blocks it.
Chantry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chantry prevents Nadir from getting back to his feet.
Chantry advances to half guard.
Chantry lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir taking some punishment here, with Chantry in his half guard.
Chantry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chantry is working for a kimura but Nadir is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chantry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nadir defends it well.
Nadir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chantry is working for a kimura but Nadir is defending it quite comfortably.
Chantry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tatton Chantry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chantry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nadir throws the left hand but Chantry avoids the punch easily.
Nadir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chantry defends well and Nadir ends up having to push Chantry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chantry is trying to pull guard but Nadir turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chantry is working for takedown but Nadir is calmly controlling the position for now.
Abed Nadir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatton Chantry.
Nadir misses with a body punch.
Chantry has hold of one of Nadir's legs. Nadir is fighting the takedown attempt but Chantry gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nadir controls Chantry momentarily but Chantry frees himself.
Chantry wants to pass the guard but Nadir is keeping the position.
Nadir controlling Chantry's posture.
Chantry throwing strikes from guard but Nadir blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry trying to control but Nadir is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chantry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chantry looking for a takedown.
Chantry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nadir is stalling here.
Chantry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir has Chantry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chantry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nadir stalling in the clinch but Chantry improves position.
Chantry has Nadir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nadir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nadir just leaning against Chantry, taking a breather.
Nadir looking to stall.
Chantry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nadir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chantry has picked Nadir up - he's going for a ride! Chantry dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chantry trying to control the action but Nadir is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadir is looking for a sweep. Chantry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nadir is defending against the submission attempts here by Chantry.
Chantry thows a huge punch but Nadir dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nadir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chantry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nadir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chantry manages to get himself to full guard.
Nadir stopping the sweep attempt from Chantry.
Chantry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nadir trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chantry looking for a guillotine here but Nadir defends easily.
Tatton Chantry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chantry 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.
Nadir tries to free his leg and advance position but Chantry is retaining full guard.
Abed Nadir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chantry is looking for a triangle but Nadir pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nadir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadir is pushing down on Chantry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chantry is fighting to maintain full guard but Nadir has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatton Chantry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chantry winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatton Chantry!
During a confident post fight interview, Tatton Chantry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hector Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atonal Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linhares comes to the cage accompanied by Los Sicarios, Sokol, Koras - A veces. Hector Linhares has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Linhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Atonal Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trujillo defending well as Linhares loads up on a big left hand.
Linhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trujillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Linhares.
Trujillo lands a leg kick that knocks Linhares off balance momentarily.
Trujillo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trujillo wants it to stay on the feet.
Trujillo throws an off balance right hand
and Linhares counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Linhares trying to control the action but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Trujillo is looking for a sweep. Linhares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trujillo has his hands clasped together around Linhares's back. He's all about the action.
Linhares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Linhares there.
Trujillo gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trujillo controlling the position.
Linhares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Linhares trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Linhares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Linhares trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector Linhares has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Linhares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trujillo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trujillo throws a low kick but Linhares avoids it.
Linhares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Linhares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trujillo manages to avoid it.
Trujillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trujillo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trujillo motions for Linhares to come forward. Trujillo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Linhares moves out of range of the strikes.
Trujillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trujillo scores with a head kick. Linhares tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A combination from Trujillo does no damage.
Trujillo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Linhares counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trujillo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linhares trying to control the position but Trujillo is working away.
Linhares landing a few strikes.
Linhares will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trujillo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Linhares's guard! Nice work there by Trujillo!
Linhares keeping moving, preventing Trujillo from controlling successfully.
Linhares has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Linhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Linhares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trujillo is aware though and is defending well.
Trujillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linhares is keeping the position for now.
Linhares looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trujillo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Linhares wants to improve his position but Trujillo is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo is thwarting Linhares's attempts to control the position.
Linhares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trujillo pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Trujillo seems content to control.
Linhares wants to control but Trujillo is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linhares is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trujillo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trujillo's back!
Trujillo has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Linhares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Linhares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body punch from Trujillo.
Trujillo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Linhares cracks Trujillo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Linhares throws a hook but Trujillo avoids it easily.
Linhares tries to land a front kick but Trujillo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atonal Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linhares blocks a low kick nicely.
Linhares misses with a shot to the body
and Linhares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trujillo lands a front kick.
Trujillo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Linhares misses the shot to the body.
Linhares shoots in for a takedown but Trujillo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Linhares.
Trujillo throws a leg kick but Linhares checks it.
Trujillo walks into a stiff left hand from Linhares.
Trujillo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Linhares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo lands a head kick!
Trujillo throws a wild body kick that Linhares sees coming a mile off.
Trujillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Trujillo misses
and Linhares counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trujillo!
Linhares goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Trujillo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Linhares but great work by Trujillo.
Linhares is looking to get back to his feet here but Trujillo is keeping cool and he's managed to take Linhares's back.
Hector Linhares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trujillo keeps control of the position easily here as Linhares tries to buck him off.
Linhares is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linhares is working hard here to advance position.
Linhares trying to control the hands but Trujillo breaks the grip.
Linhares is in bad spot here.
Trujillo tries to get the hooks in deep but Linhares pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Linhares right now.
Trujillo avoiding Linhares 's attempts to control his hands.
Linhares is trying to break free.
Linhares rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Linhares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trujillo is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo trying to control from half guard but Linhares is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Linhares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Linhares regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trujillo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trujillo postures up.
Linhares looking for a sweep. Not yet Linhares, not yet.
Linhares controlling Trujillo's posture.
Linhares working a defensive guard but Trujillo passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares is looking to improve his position.
Linhares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trujillo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Linhares wants to control but Trujillo is keeping busy.
Trujillo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trujillo is pressing down on Linhares's thigh, looking to free his foot. Linhares is holding on for now.
Linhares is looking for a sweep. Trujillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Linhares dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Linhares misses the target.
Trujillo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Linhares.
Trujillo wants to land a leg kick but Linhares is out of range.
Linhares shoots in but Trujillo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trujillo lands a jab to the head.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trujillo tries to clinch there but Linhares circles away.
Linhares blocks a low kick nicely.
Linhares misses with a double jab
and Trujillo counters with a one-two to the body.
Trujillo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Linhares under the eye.
Trujillo looks to land a body kick but Linhares moved away.
Trujillo misses with a straight right.
Linhares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trujillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares misses with a low kick as Trujillo jumps back.
Linhares misses with a leg kick.
Trujillo thows a leg kick but Linhares checks it
and Linhares counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Linhares.
Linhares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trujillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trujillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Linhares trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Linhares sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trujillo has Linhares pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares has gone for a leg lock! Trujillo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Linhares's guard.
Linhares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linhares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trujillo passes into side control.
Linhares stops Trujillo from passing to mount.
Linhares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atonal Trujillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Linhares sneaks back into half guard.
Trujillo is trying to control the action in half guard but Linhares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Linhares tries to roll over but Trujillo keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trujillo pulls his head out easily.
Hector Linhares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Linhares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trujillo.
Linhares is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linhares trying to control from the bottom.
Trujillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Hector Linhares.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Linhares, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Linhares!
Our winner, Hector Linhares, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier Levasseur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Olivier Levasseur was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26
167 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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169 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Levasseur!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levasseur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Levasseur has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Butcher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Levasseur.
Levasseur shoots in looking for a takedown but Butcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Levasseur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bobby Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Levasseur.
Butcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Levasseur off the cage and back into range.
Butcher moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice shot by Butcher.
Butcher lands a lovely overhand right.
Butcher punishes Levasseur's body with a nice straight punch.
Levasseur tries for a takedown but Butcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher leaves Levasseur with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Levasseur fails with the takedown.
Butcher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Levasseur is rocked!
Butcher throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Levasseur colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Butcher as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Levasseur is left battered and dazed whilst Butcher and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Butcher!
Our winner, Bobby Butcher, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Crillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Landeskog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crillo comes to the cage accompanied by Solonen & Kosola - Kolmetoista kertaa kovempi ku kukaan . Landeskog has chosen Warm Shadow - Fink as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
160 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Crillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Landeskog!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landeskog tries to clinch but Crillo moves out of range.
Crillo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Landeskog looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Landeskog has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landeskog tries to bench press Crillo off him but Crillo keeps the position.
Crillo trying to control the action but Landeskog is working from the bottom.
Crillo wants to control for a moment but Landeskog uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Crillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Landeskog keeps working.
We've been hearing that Crillo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Landeskog is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Crillo manages to move to mount!
Landeskog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Landeskog wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Crillo.
Landeskog working to try and regain half guard.
Crillo lands a big shot there that rocks Landeskog but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Landeskog is rocked!
It looks like Magnus Landeskog has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooh a big shot lands for Crillo! Landeskog is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Crillo!
Our winner, Frank Crillo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Magnus Landeskog spoke after the fight, saying 'Once again the unpleasant result happens. I honestly can't say anything about that. What you gonna do? That's what was decided here. I'll try once again to overcome those things and remind them I'm the best.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Zietsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Borocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
147 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Zietsch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Borocop!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borocop ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zietsch is looking to land body kicks.
Borocop avoids the head kick by Zietsch.
Zietsch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Borocop throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zietsch. That's going to slow Borocop down.
A solid body kick from Zietsch.
Borocop checks a low kick from Zietsch.
Borocop throws a jab when Zietsch was well out of range.
Zietsch stalks Borocop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Borocop's face. Borocop staggers backwards, shaken.
Zietsch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Zietsch or perhaps it was just good defense by Borocop, which made it look bad.
Zietsch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zietsch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Borocop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zietsch throws a jab but it's blocked by Borocop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zietsch misses the shot to the body.
Zietsch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Borocop avoids the head kick by Zietsch.
Borocop lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Marc Zietsch has been cut.
Zietsch connects with a leg kick. Borocop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zietsch throws a head kick but Borocop moves out of range.
Borocop checks a leg kick.
Borocop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zietsch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borocop throws a jab but it's blocked by Zietsch.
Zietsch staying out of range there.
Zietsch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Borocop slips under a jab from Zietsch.
Zietsch takes one to the chin there.
Borocop throws a hook but Zietsch blocks it.
A combination from Borocop does no damage.
Nice cross by Zietsch.
Borocop's coach down at Nights Watch MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Borocop's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borocop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borocop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zietsch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Borocop throws a body punch but Zietsch moves out of range.
Zietsch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borocop manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Zietsch.
Zietsch swings widly with a right hand
and Borocop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Borocop does it's job there.
Zietsch scores with a push kick.
Borocop throws a jab but it's blocked by Zietsch.
Zietsch shoots in but no luck this time.
Zietsch misses with a kick to the body.
Borocop tests Zietsch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zietsch. Borocop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borocop looks to land a combination but Zietsch avoids it well.
Zietsch throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borocop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Borocop misses with a straight left.
Zietsch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zietsch throws a head kick but Borocop moves out of range.
Borocop looks to land a right hand but Zietsch moved out of range.
Borocop on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Borocop throws a hook to the side of Zietsch's head but Zietsch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zietsch lands with a shot to the body.
Borocop throws an overhand right that lands on Zietsch's shoulder, as Zietsch tries to avoid the shot.
Zietsch throws out a leg kick but Borocop moves out of range and Zietsch only half commits.
Mark Borocop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zietsch throws a wild body kick that Borocop sees coming a mile off.
Zietsch misses with a body shot.
Borocop tries to bum rush Zietsch with a series of wild strikes but Zietsch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zietsch moves away from the strike by Borocop.
An inside leg kick from Borocop misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zietsch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Zietsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borocop throws out a loose jab but Zietsch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zietsch looks to land a body kick but Borocop moved away.
Borocop loads up on a big right hand but Zietsch slips the punch.
Borocop ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zietsch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zietsch misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Borocop 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 Zietsch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zietsch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borocop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Borocop scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Zietsch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borocop looks to score with a jab to the body but Zietsch is just out of range.
Borocop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borocop wants it to stay on the feet.
Borocop misses with a low kick as Zietsch jumps back.
Zietsch pulls out of a head kick 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 Marc Zietsch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marc Zietsch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Borocop misses the target.
Jab from Zietsch.
Zietsch lands with an uppercut that bounces Borocop off the cage and back into range.
Zietsch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borocop manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Borocop.
Borocop is looking to score with low kicks.
Zietsch misses with a low kick.
Borocop throws a hook but Zietsch avoids it easily.
Zietsch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Borocop to score with a decent uppercut.
Borocop checks a low kick from Zietsch.
Borocop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marc Zietsch is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Borocop does no damage.
Zietsch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zietsch throws a jab but it's blocked by Borocop.
Borocop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borocop misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Zietsch.
Borocop throws a jab but it's blocked by Zietsch.
Zietsch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Borocop cracks Zietsch with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Zietsch tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Borocop pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Zietsch is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Borocop!
Mark Borocop is the new featherweight champion!
Mark Borocop gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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