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ECFC 29- Heavyweights Collide! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Kopejtka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kopejtka comes to the cage accompanied by Metamorphosis by Blue Stahli. Douglas Kopejtka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Douglas Kopejtka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Thompson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Thompson finds it's target.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kopejtka throws a leg kick but Thompson checks it.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thompson tries to work over Kopejtka's front leg with a kick but Kopejtka checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Kopejtka's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kopejtka lands with a nice body punch.
Kopejtka throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kopejtka fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Kopejtka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kopejtka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thompson.
Kopejtka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kopejtka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice defenses there by Kopejtka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopejtka blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Good shot there by Thompson.
Douglas Kopejtka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thompson.
Kopejtka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thompson.
Kopejtka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kopejtka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kopejtka defending well though.
Kopejtka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Thompson not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Kopejtka wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kopejtka is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HARRY'S, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Trey Thompson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A combination from Kopejtka does no damage.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson scores with a jab. Kopejtka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thompson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thompson pushes Kopejtka away with a front kick.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kopejtka. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kopejtka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thompson.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Kopejtka misses.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Kopejtka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a hook. Kopejtka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kopejtka's calf.
Kopejtka is breathing heavily.
Kopejtka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kopejtka ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson lands a front kick.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka walks into a left hand.
Kopejtka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thompson to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circle, before Thompson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kopejtka's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Thompson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Trey Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenpachi Zaraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleg Maximov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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240 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Maximov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kenpachi Zaraki!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximov misses with a wild combination.
Zaraki throws an off balance right hand
and Maximov counters with an inside leg kick.
Zaraki scores with a jab.
Maximov avoids a kick to the body.
Zaraki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaraki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maximov.
It looks like Oleg Maximov has been cut.
Zaraki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zaraki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maximov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaraki lands a jab to Maximov's midsection.
Maximov throws a series of punches but Zaraki avoids them all with ease.
Maximov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zaraki misses with the combination.
Zaraki scores with a head kick.
Maximov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaraki.
Zaraki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maximov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Zaraki.
Maximov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaraki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maximov counters with an outside leg kick.
Oleg Maximov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Maximov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaraki finds it's way round the side to connect with Maximov's head.
Zaraki blocks a low kick nicely.
Maximov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaraki throws a head kick but Maximov moves out of range.
Maximov throws a right and a left that Zaraki avoids nicely.
Zaraki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maximov wants to clinch.
Zaraki misses with a shot to the body
and Zaraki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaraki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki keeps the fight on the outside.
Maximov throws a right and a left that Zaraki avoids nicely.
Maximov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaraki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaraki misses with the combination.
Oleg Maximov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximov slips a straight right by Zaraki.
Zaraki misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Zaraki.
Maximov misses with a two punch combination.
Maximov throws the left hand but Zaraki avoids the punch easily.
Zaraki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Zaraki misses.
Kenpachi Zaraki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Maximov does no damage.
Zaraki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Maximov.
Maximov walks into a jab.
Maximov thuds a left hand into Zaraki's body.
Zaraki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaraki.
Maximov swinging wildly here.
Zaraki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximov scores with a one two! Zaraki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maximov misses with a double jab.
Zaraki tries to bum rush Maximov with a series of wild strikes but Maximov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaraki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maximov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaraki's knee momentarily.
Zaraki looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximov is just out of range.
Zaraki fails with a takedown attempt.
Maximov avoids the head kick by Zaraki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaraki. Maximov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maximov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Zaraki.
A punch combination from Maximov misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maximov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenpachi Zaraki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oleg Maximov'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.
Zaraki looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximov is just out of range.
Zaraki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maximov is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Maximov misses the target.
Maximov avoids the head kick by Zaraki.
Zaraki tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maximov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zaraki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maximov tries to move into range but Zaraki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maximov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximov misses with a two punch combination.
Zaraki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaraki misses with a wild combination.
Maximov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaraki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Zaraki as he checks the leg kick.
Zaraki tries a head kick but it misses.
Oleg Maximov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximov throws a jab when Zaraki was well out of range.
Maximov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maximov.
Zaraki throws a right and a left that Maximov avoids nicely.
Zaraki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaraki throws a sloppy head kick and Maximov moves out of range easily.
Zaraki fails with a takedown attempt.
Maximov tries to bum rush Zaraki with a series of wild strikes but Zaraki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximov throws a series of punches but Zaraki avoids them all with ease.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zaraki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaraki or perhaps it was just good defense by Maximov, which made it look bad.
Oleg Maximov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Zaraki is breathing heavily.
Zaraki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maximov.
Zaraki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maximov throws a sloppy body shot
and Zaraki counters with a head kick. That will keep Maximov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oleg Maximov's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaraki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaraki shoots in but no luck this time.
A leg kick checked by Maximov.
Maximov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaraki fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximov throws a series of punches but Zaraki avoids them all with ease.
Zaraki pushes Maximov away with a front kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zaraki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zaraki connects with a right hand. Maximov shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaraki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximov.
Maximov misses with a low kick as Zaraki jumps back.
Maximov dodges the punch combination from Zaraki.
Maximov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaraki.
Maximov lands a nice looking body shot.
Zaraki throws a head kick that misses.
Maximov just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maximov slips a straight right by Zaraki.
Kenpachi Zaraki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaraki misses with a combination
and Maximov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki loads up on a big right hand but Maximov slips the punch.
A head kick by Zaraki misses
and Maximov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximov tries to bum rush Zaraki with a series of wild strikes but Zaraki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaraki slips a jab and a cross from Maximov.
Maximov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaraki's head backwards.
Zaraki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaraki scores with a head kick. Maximov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maximov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaraki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zaraki misses with an uppercut.
Maximov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenpachi Zaraki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Oleg Maximov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maximov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaraki is just out of range.
Zaraki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaraki throws a hook but Maximov avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaraki looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximov is just out of range.
Maximov misses with a straight right.
Maximov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaraki doesn't seem bothered though.
Maximov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maximov throws a series of punches but Zaraki avoids them all with ease.
Maximov blocks a head kick by Zaraki.
Zaraki misses with an uppercut.
Maximov moves away from the strike by Zaraki.
Maximov tries to bum rush Zaraki with a series of wild strikes but Zaraki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maximov throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki dodges the punch combination from Maximov.
Maximov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zaraki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maximov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maximov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaraki circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaraki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maximov's head.
Maximov tries to clinch but Zaraki moves out of range.
Maximov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaraki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Zaraki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Maximov. No joy for Zaraki on that attempt.
Zaraki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaraki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maximov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zaraki thinking.
Zaraki digs a good hook to Maximov's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki lands a nice hook to Maximov's body. Maximov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaraki misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximov misses with a wild body shot.
Zaraki tries to bum rush Maximov with a series of wild strikes but Maximov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaraki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maximov's waist but Maximov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaraki off to one side.
Maximov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaraki misses with a head kick.
Maximov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaraki throws out the jab.
Zaraki dodges the punch combination from Maximov.
Zaraki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maximov.
Maximov misses with the combination.
Maximov looks to land a combination but Zaraki avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaraki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maximov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zaraki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maximov's knee momentarily.
Maximov is looking to wear down Zaraki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zaraki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximov.
Zaraki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaraki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaraki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maximov quickly recovers to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zaraki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zaraki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maximov is just riding it out for now. Zaraki eventually gives up the hold.
Maximov tries to kick Zaraki off but Zaraki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kenpachi Zaraki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki is trying to control. Maximov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zaraki trying to mount his opponent but Maximov defends it.
Zaraki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maximov defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaraki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maximov is just riding it out for now. Zaraki eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaraki is looking for a kimura but Maximov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zaraki to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenpachi Zaraki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaraki 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenpachi Zaraki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junji Kodama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kodama comes to the cage accompanied by Of Wolf and Man - Metallica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junji Kodama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Li!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kodama misses with a hook to the body
and Li counters with a straight right hand.
Li bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kodama's head.
Kodama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been hearing reports that Kodama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kodama fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Li does no damage.
Li misses with a double jab.
Li lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Li misses.
Li swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Kodama gets a double leg takedown into Li's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Li has his hands on Kodama's head, controlling the position.
Kodama trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kodama trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Kodama won't allow Li to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kodama takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Kodama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by Li.
Nice defenses there by Kodama.
Kodama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kodama misses with a wild body shot.
Li misses with a looping left.
Kodama misses with a body shot.
Li is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kodama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kodama was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Li takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kodama slips a straight right by Li.
Li's coach down at Valhalla:NY GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Li's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kodama misses with a low kick as Li jumps back.
Kodama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kodama misses with a low kick.
Kodama ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kodama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Li counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a series of punches but Kodama moves out of range.
Li misses the jab.
Kodama tries to land a leg kick but Li saw it coming and moves away.
Junji Kodama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kodama slips a jab and a cross from Li.
Kodama throws a sloppy body shot
and Li counters with a straight right hand.
Li uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kodama has time to react.
Li misses with a double jab.
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!
Li scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Li is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kodama had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kodama looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Kodama misses with a wild body shot.
Kodama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Li dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Li lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kodama circles away quickly and effectively.
Kodama with a poor takedown
and Li counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Li.
Kodama misses the shot to the body.
Li swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kodama. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Li wants it to stay on the feet.
Kodama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Li stuns Kodama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Li. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kodama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodama misses with a body shot.
Li throws a body shot but no joy.
Kodama is looking to wear down Li with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kodama shoots in for a double leg but Li sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junji Kodama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kodama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Li loads up on a big right hand but Kodama slips the punch.
Kodama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kodama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kodama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li's waist but Li gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kodama off to one side.
John Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Kodama misses
and Li counters with a one-two to the body.
Li misses with a double jab.
Li lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kodama just misses with a punch to the body.
Kodama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li scores with a punch to the head.
Li swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Li throws a right and a left that Kodama avoids nicely.
Li misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li swings for the body but Kodama moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target.
Li checks a leg kick.
Kodama looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Li cracks Kodama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Li checks a low kick from Kodama.
Kodama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Li is fending him off so far but Kodama persists. Nope, Li circles away and we're back to standing.
Kodama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kodama gets slowly back to his feet.
A cross from Li lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to bum rush Kodama with a series of wild strikes but Kodama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Li checks a leg kick nicely.
Li will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kodama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li connects with a crisp jab.
Li lands a jab to Kodama's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Li.
Kodama moves away from the strike by Li.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kodama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kodama avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kodama. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li tests Kodama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kodama fails to land the takedown.
Kodama just misses with a punch to the body.
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kodama avoids the body shot from Li.
Li looks to land a right hand but Kodama moved out of range.
Kodama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li.
Kodama just misses with a punch to the body.
Li's corner calls for a 1-2. Li obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kodama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kodama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Li manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kodama preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kodama controls the pace.
Kodama throws a big right hand that misses.
Li bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kodama's guard.
Li wants to control from the top but Kodama keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kodama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kodama will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kodama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kodama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Kodama's legs - danger averted.
Li 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.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Kodama blocks nicely.
Li missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Li wants to pass the guard but Kodama is keeping the position.
Li is stalling in the full guard.
Li preventing the sweep.
Kodama is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Li wants to pass the guard but Kodama is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kodama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodama wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Kodama is really struggling to control Li but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kodama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li checks the leg kick nicely there.
A left lands for Li.
Kodama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kodama dives in for a single leg takedown but Li sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against 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!
Li will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kodama up against the cage.
Junji Kodama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Li 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Li!
John Li seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Junji Kodama spoke after the fight, saying 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition -'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bon Joy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Prodigy - Breathe. Bon Joy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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37
199 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
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186 lbs
22 - 22 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bon Joy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joy tries to clinch
and Markman counters with a left to the body.
Joy doesn't manage to clinch there - Markman circles away.
Joy moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markman.
Joy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Rory Markman has been cut.
Markman blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Joy.
Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markman's elbow.
Joy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joy missing with knees to the body.
Joy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markman.
Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman blocking some punches.
Joy is trying to maintain a safe position but Markman gets an underhook and turns Joy into the cage.
A short right from Joy on the inside.
Markman blocking some punches.
Joy misses with a knee to the head.
Markman tries to pull guard but Joy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Markman blocking some punches.
Joy has a couple of punches blocked by Markman.
Markman blocks an uppercut.
Markman blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Joy.
Markman blocks an elbow strike from Joy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Markman as Joy tries to tie him up.
Joy tries a knee to the head but Markman blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joy to keep the fight standing.
Joy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markman.
Markman letting Joy take a breather here.
Joy misses with a body punch.
Joy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Joy is looking to control Markman's arms but Markman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joy has his back to the cage.
Joy misses with a knee to the head.
Joy throws a head punch that misses.
Joy working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joy misses with a body punch.
Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Markman jumps into guard, dragging Joy to the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Joy tries to stand but Markman is controlling from the bottom.
Markman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joy is looking to stand up but Markman won't let him.
Joy won't allow Markman to sweep him here.
Joy wanted to stand there but Markman had control of the position.
Markman wants to sweep but no luck.
Joy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Markman is proving hard to escape from.
Markman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Joy tries to clinch up
and Markman counters with a nice body kick.
Joy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Markman counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joy tries to clinch
and Markman counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bon Joy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rory Markman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Joy darts in trying to clinch
and Markman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Joy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Markman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joy keeping moving, preventing Markman from controlling successfully.
Markman postures up in Joy's guard and throws a big left but Joy blocks it.
Markman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joy's head.
Joy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markman is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Markman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Markman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman looking to sit in guard and control but Joy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Joy wants to stand but Markman is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Markman is working an open guard so Joy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Markman counters with a nice body shot.
Joy tries to clinch
and Markman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joy wants to clinch
and Markman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Markman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joy tries to clinch but Markman moves away
letting Markman counter with a right hand.
Joy darts in trying to clinch
and Markman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bon Joy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Markman counter with a right hand.
Joy tries to clinch
and Markman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Markman counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Markman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rory Markman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Markman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joy tries to clinch but Markman moves away
and Markman counters with a nice body shot.
Joy wants to clinch up but Markman keeps it at a distance.
Markman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Markman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joy tries to clinch but Markman moves out of range.
Joy closes the distance but Markman moves to the side
and Markman counters with a solid body kick.
Joy looks to clinch
and Markman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rory Markman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markman 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.
Markman wants to pass the guard but Joy is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joy keeping moving, preventing Markman from controlling successfully.
Markman being controlled here momentarily.
Markman postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bon Joy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Joy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Markman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joy looks to clinch
and Markman counters with a series of strikes. Joy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joy darts in trying to clinch
and Markman counters with a takedown into side control.
Markman scoring with punches from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Joy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Joy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Joy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Markman controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman trying to control the action but Joy is working from the bottom.
Joy struggling a bit here.
Joy tries to bench press Markman off him but Markman keeps the position.
Markman working the head and body with strikes.
Markman throwing strikes but Joy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Joy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Joy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Markman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Markman 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Markman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duffy has chosen Down with the Sickness 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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25
255 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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22
235 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Duffy!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duffy works the jab nicely.
Baggins throws a right and a left that Duffy avoids nicely.
Baggins scores with a jab. Duffy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baggins swings for the body but Duffy moves out of range.
Baggins cracks Duffy with a good jab.
Baggins drops Duffy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Duffy looks back up at him and smiles so Baggins waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Duffy is rocked!
Baggins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duffy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Duffy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Baggins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duffy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy throws a big right hand that misses.
Baggins keeping moving, preventing Duffy from controlling successfully.
Baggins has his hands on Duffy's head, controlling the position.
Duffy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duffy postures up and lands a big shot to Baggins's brow.
Baggins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duffy.
Duffy throwing strikes from guard but Baggins blocks nicely.
Duffy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baggins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duffy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duffy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baggins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duffy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baggins keeping moving, preventing Duffy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy throws a strike but Baggins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Duffy wants to hit a switch here but Baggins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Duffy there!
Duffy is squirming around, avoiding Baggins's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy tries to reverse the position but Baggins maintains control.
Duffy is still trying to improve position.
Baggins controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baggins looking to control but Duffy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Fred Baggins 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.
Baggins digs a good hook to Duffy's body.
Baggins throws a body punch but Duffy moves out of range.
Duffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baggins was well out of range. Poor timing from Duffy.
Fred Baggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duffy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duffy avoids the body shot from Baggins.
Baggins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duffy to score with a decent uppercut.
Baggins takes a swing at Duffy's ribcage but misses.
Baggins misses with a combination
and Duffy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Baggins's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins is trying to keep Duffy in close.
Duffy landing some decent shots from guard.
Duffy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Duffy tries to free his leg and advance position but Baggins is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins keeping moving, preventing Duffy from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duffy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mikey Duffy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duffy wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mikey Duffy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Baggins misses with a jab to the body
and Duffy counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duffy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Baggins defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Duffy crashes against the mat.
Duffy throws a strike aimed at the side of Baggins's head but Baggins avoids it well.
Duffy trying to control the position but Baggins is working away.
Duffy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Baggins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Duffy.
Duffy works to advance to full mount. Baggins defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy is trying to control here but Baggins has managed to regain half guard.
Duffy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duffy throwing shots but Baggins is blocking nicely.
Duffy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duffy controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duffy thows a huge punch but Baggins dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Duffy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Duffy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baggins manages to avoid it.
Fred Baggins is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Baggins as Duffy shoots in.
Duffy misses with a straight left.
Baggins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duffy.
Baggins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duffy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Duffy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baggins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Duffy.
Duffy wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Duffy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baggins keeping moving, preventing Duffy from controlling successfully.
Duffy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baggins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baggins looking for a sweep. Not yet Baggins, not yet.
Duffy is looking to work some ground and pound but Baggins has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy trying to control but Baggins is working from the bottom.
Duffy is working Baggins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Duffy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Duffy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duffy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baggins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Duffy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins regains half guard.
Duffy trying to control from Baggins's half guard. Baggins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Baggins wants to sweep here but Duffy controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
Duffy landing some decent shots from guard.
Duffy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duffy throws a big elbow that misses.
Duffy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Duffy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duffy 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Duffy!
In his post fight interview, Mikey Duffy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dj Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by WALK BY PANTERA. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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160 lbs
18 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dj Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez is looking to slow Makunouchi down with leg kicks.
Makunouchi tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makunouchi throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Makunouchi lands a body shot.
Makunouchi throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Makunouchi slips the punch.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Makunouchi.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makunouchi.
No joy there for Makunouchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makunouchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makunouchi thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Makunouchi misses with a wild combination.
Makunouchi misses with a looping left.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makunouchi finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
Makunouchi lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Makunouchi lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Makunouchi avoids it.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Makunouchi counters with a left to the body.
Makunouchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Makunouchi.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makunouchi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makunouchi throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makunouchi throws a combination. Sanchez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Makunouchi.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Makunouchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makunouchi digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
A nice combination there by Makunouchi.
A jab lands there for Makunouchi.
Makunouchi lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Makunouchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab lands there for Makunouchi.
Oooh a lovely combination from Makunouchi sends Sanchez down but not out. Makunouchi dives into side control looking to finish.
Sanchez is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Makunouchi.
The ground and pound from Makunouchi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Makunouchi taking a break here but Sanchez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Makunouchi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makunouchi lands with a punch from half guard.
Makunouchi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sanchez to regain full guard.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makunouchi manages to get himself to full guard.
Makunouchi trying to control the position.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Makunouchi is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Makunouchi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Makunouchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makunouchi wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Makunouchi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Makunouchi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Makunouchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Makunouchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Makunouchi's knee but Makunouchi avoids it well.
Makunouchi lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez tries a low kick but Makunouchi avoids it.
Makunouchi connects with a looping right hand.
Makunouchi throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Makunouchi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Makunouchi tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makunouchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makunouchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makunouchi with a jab.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makunouchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Makunouchi tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makunouchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dj Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makunouchi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makunouchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makunouchi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makunouchi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makunouchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makunouchi swivels and escapes.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Makunouchi lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Makunouchi sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makunouchi lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Makunouchi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Makunouchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makunouchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Makunouchi scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Makunouchi as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makunouchi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makunouchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makunouchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makunouchi scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab-cross combination lands for Makunouchi and sends Sanchez crashing to the mat! Makunouchi follows him down to the mat - Sanchez regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Oh Sanchez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Dj Sanchez has been cut.
Makunouchi working over Sanchez with some ground and pound. Sanchez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Makunouchi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Makunouchi is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez wants to control but Makunouchi is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makunouchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makunouchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makunouchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Makunouchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dj Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Makunouchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Makunouchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makunouchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Makunouchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makunouchi jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Makunouchi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makunouchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makunouchi scores with a jab.
Makunouchi looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makunouchi cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Makunouchi Rushes Sanchez and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Sanchez is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Makunouchi Piles on the pressure and Sanchez crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ippo Makunouchi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demian Rocha has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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39
272 lbs
22 - 30 - 1 |
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196 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demian Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Richards's half guard.
Richards looking for submissions off his back.
Richards is trying to get back to full guard.
Richards looking for submissions off his back.
Richards actively working from the bottom here.
Richards wants to improve his position but Rocha is controlling well.
Rocha thows a huge punch but Richards dodges it nicely.
Rocha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Richards tries to get to full guard but Rocha has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richards defends it well.
Richards with the active half guard here but Rocha passes nicely into side control.
Rocha landing strikes.
Richards is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocha trying to control the position but Richards is working away.
Rocha lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rocha has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rocha is working for a guillotine from mount but Richards frees his head quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha cracks Richards with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rocha postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Richards looks a forlorn figure.
Richards tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rocha pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rocha dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rocha cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Richards is trying to escape the mount.
Rocha unloading with bombs!
Richards is rocked!
Rocha lands a big shot to the head and Richards winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Demian Rocha!
A victorious Demian Rocha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daron Buxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buxton's entrance music is Rammstein - Ich Will. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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262 lbs
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281 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daron Buxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don King!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Buxton misses with a double jab
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Buxton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King counters with a nice body shot.
King lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King gets caught flat footed, as Buxton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Buxton is proving a slippery customer.
King keeping moving, preventing Buxton from controlling successfully.
Buxton postures up.
Buxton wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Don King hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buxton circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looks to land a left hand but Buxton moved out of range nicely.
Buxton ducks right into an uppercut from King.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Buxton shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buxton misses with a series of wild punches.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buxton backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buxton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from King does no damage.
Buxton has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Buxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buxton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Buxton tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buxton throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Buxton looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Buxton throws a hook but King blocks it.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Buxton's head back.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Buxton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. King catches Buxton right on the button with a cross.
Buxton closes the distance and clinches.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Buxton won't allow it.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buxton backwards.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Buxton misses with a punch on the inside.
Buxton drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
Buxton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Buxton shoots in and gets a takedown into King's guard.
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!
Buxton 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.
King wants to stand but Buxton is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buxton.
Buxton tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buxton trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King is trying to control the position but Buxton postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buxton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Buxton tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buxton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buxton wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daron Buxton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
Nice sprawl there from King as Buxton shoots in.
Buxton misses with a wild combination.
Buxton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buxton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Buxton sits in half guard.
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Buxton.
King is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buxton.
Buxton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Buxton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buxton pulls his head out easily.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Buxton sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to control but Buxton is keeping busy.
King tries to roll over but Buxton keeps him under control.
Buxton wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Buxton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King tries to roll over but Buxton keeps him under control.
Buxton is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
King is not content to let Buxton control the position.
King wants to improve his position but Buxton is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King looks to throw the jab but Buxton is out of range.
Daron Buxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buxton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Buxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buxton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buxton tries to clinch but King moves away
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King drops Buxton with a beautiful combination! Buxton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - King is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buxton tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Don King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buxton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a hook.
King ducks under a wild hook from Buxton.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buxton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buxton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches King napping and manages to drive through into side control!
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Buxton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Buxton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buxton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Buxton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King connects with a body shot.
Buxton throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Buxton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buxton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buxton on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Buxton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. King did well to prevent Buxton getting side control.
Buxton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! King is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daron Buxton!
Daron Buxton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Knapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knapp has chosen Go to Sleep as his entrance music. Peter Knapp has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Knapp!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emelianenko, right into the meat.
Knapp falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a good low kick that Knapp was not able to check.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Knapp is avoiding it.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Knapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knapp tests Emelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Knapp pushes him off.
Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a solid leg kick but Knapp takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Emelianenko.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Knapp lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Mirko Emelianenko has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko moves into range and clinches up with Knapp.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Knapp.
Knapp is stalling here.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Emelianenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knapp blocking some punches.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knapp's hands.
Knapp doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Knapp keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko tries to work over Knapp's front leg with a kick but Knapp checks it.
Knapp tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Knapp.
Nice straight punches there by Knapp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knapp.
Emelianenko misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knapp loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Knapp is just out of range.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knapp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knapp moves into range and clinches up with Emelianenko.
Knapp blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Emelianenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knapp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emelianenkos head.
Knapp avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knapp takes a shot to the head.
Emelianenko keeps control of Knapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emelianenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knapp avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knapp's face.
It looks like Peter Knapp has been cut.
A body shot lands from Knapp.
Knapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the body.
Knapp pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knapp avoids it.
Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knapp misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knapp avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Knapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knapp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko keeps control of Knapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knapp manages to break the clinch.
Peter Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knapp has closed the distance and engaged Emelianenko in a clinch.
Knapp works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Knapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
Knapp has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment.
Knapp breaks the clinch.
Knapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knapp.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Knapp moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Knapp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Knapp avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
A short right from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Knapp is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
Knapp blocking some punches.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Knapp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
No joy there for Knapp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knapp doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Knapp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Mirko Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Knapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Emelianenko tenderised Knapp's leg. Knapp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Knapp misses with a looping right.
Knapp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knapp moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Knapp blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Knapp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko defending well as Knapp loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knapp closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Knapp's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knapp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knapp wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Knapp is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko working Knapp over with knees to the body.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Knapp controls the action.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Knapp blocks with his arms.
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Emelianenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Knapp's ribcage.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knapp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Knapp in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knapp struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
Knees in the clinch landing for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knapp backwards.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knapp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knapp lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Knapp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knapp managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Still in the clinch, Emelianenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knapp is rocked!
Knapp managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Knapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Emelianenko taking a breather.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knapp seems to have recovered his senses.
Knapp can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko drops Knapp with a big knee straight up the middle! Knapp is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Emelianenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mirko Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knapp's corner calls for a 1-2. Knapp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Emelianenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knapp is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Knapp is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko leaning against his opponent.
Knapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knapp if he has to take too many more of those.
Knapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelianenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
Peter Knapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knapp throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Knapp pushes him off.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Knapp tries to land a front kick but Emelianenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Emelianenko clinches up against the cage.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Knapp on the inside.
Emelianenko prevents Knapp from breaking the clinch.
Mirko Emelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knapp managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knapp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko working Knapp over with knees to the body.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knapps head.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knapp can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Emelianenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Emelianenko rushes Knapp and presses him up against the cage.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Knapp controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Emelianenko as the two fighters clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
Knapp tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Knapp back against the cage.
Knapp tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko working Knapp over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko tries to work over Knapp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knapp avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Knapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko prevents Knapp from breaking the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knapp backwards.
Knapp working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knapp prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
A right hook to the body lands for Knapp.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Knapp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knapp misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Emelianenko as Knapp tries to tie him up.
Knapp manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko lands with a good body shot.
Knapp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emelianenko.
Knapp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko stalks Knapp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knapp's face. Knapp staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knapp missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knapp might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Knapp tests Emelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knapp swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knapp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Emelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp looks to land a combination. Emelianenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Emelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Knapp ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Knapp's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
Knapp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Knapp lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Knapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Knapp swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knapp tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Emelianenko.
Knapp doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Knapp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emelianenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Emelianenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knapp misses with a hook.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Knapp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knapp connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelianenko. Emelianenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knapp slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a head kick.
Knapp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Knapp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knapp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelianenko swinging wildly here.
Knapp throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Knapp misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knapp tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Emelianenko counters with a good low kick that Knapp was not able to check.
Emelianenko has Knapp up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Emelianenko slips under a jab from Knapp.
Knapp doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Knapp throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Knapp stalling against the cage.
Knapp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knapp can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Knapp wants to break free but Emelianenko has control.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Emelianenko as Knapp tries to tie him up.
Knapp misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knapp avoids it.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knapp's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knapp has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Knapp blocks with his arms.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knapp is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Knapp blocks it.
Knapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knapp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knapp wants to land a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Knapp misses with an uppercut
and Emelianenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emelianenko trying to control the position but instead, Knapp has worked for underhooks and has pushed Emelianenko into the cage.
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knapp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knapp wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Knapp has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Knapp controls his hands.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knapp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knapp misses with a punch to the body.
Knapp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
Knapp working aggressively here.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Knapp controls his hands.
Knapp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knapp can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko gets through Knapp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knapp tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knapp blocks an uppercut.
Knapp avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Knapp struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knapp.
Knapp has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knapp is defending well for now.
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knapp's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Knapp.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Knapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knapp's efforts to push away.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knapp avoids it.
Knapp breaks from the clinch.
Knapp scores with a nice strike.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knapp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knapp takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knapp.
Knapp throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Knapp.
Knapp is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Emelianenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knapp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knapp wants to clinch but Emelianenko slips to the side
and Emelianenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Knapp circles away.
Emelianenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knapp tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knapp blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Emelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko had his way with Peter Knapp in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jab by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko digs a good hook to Knapp's body.
Knapp scores with a nice strike.
Knapp connects with a right hand. Emelianenko shakes it off.
Knapp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Knapp moves out of range.
Emelianenko is looking to chop away at Knapp's legs.
Knapp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Emelianenko's hands.
Knapp clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Knapp.
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knapp avoids it.
Knapp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Knapp blocks an uppercut.
Knapp tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko has Knapp pressed against the cage, preventing Knapp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knapp manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Emelianenko clinches up with Knapp and pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knapp backwards.
Knapp tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knapp is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko looking to stall.
Knapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knapp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Knapp prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
A short right from Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knapp.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Knapp can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a shot to the body.
Emelianenko has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Knapp - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Emelianenko, and another! Knapp is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mirko Emelianenko!
Mirko Emelianenko retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Mirko Emelianenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cannondale Trail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcolini comes to the cage accompanied by Raffaella Carra - Rumore. Trail has chosen AWOLNATION - Sail 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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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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Good low kicks
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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
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Marcolini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cannondale Trail!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcolini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Cannondale Trail has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trail lands a nice shot that snaps Marcolini's head back.
Marcolini goes for a double leg but Trail avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trail continues to drive forward.
Marcolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trail lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcolini backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Trail.
Marcolini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trail lands a nice uppercut.
Marcolini throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Trail.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trail as Marcolini tries to tie him up.
Trail lands with a short shot to the head.
Trail misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcolini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trail is keeping busy.
Marcolini lands a shot to the body.
Trail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Trail misses.
Cannondale Trail seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trail keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcolini tries to clinch up but Trail circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcolini tries to clinch up.
Marcolini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marcolini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trail.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trail avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcolini. Trail does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trail lands with a kick to the ribs.
Trail throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcolini slips a straight right by Trail.
Trail staying out of range there.
Marcolini looks for a takedown but Trail sprawls well.
Trail lunges at Marcolini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marcolini's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Trail misses the target.
Trail slips under a jab.
Marcolini tries to clinch but Trail is having none of it.
Marcolini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trail pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trail slips under a jab.
Trail looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcolini is just out of range.
Marcolini moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcolini is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trail gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Marcolini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trail avoids the elbow strike from Marcolini, against the cage.
Marcolini tries to land knees in the clinch but Trail avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trail managing to block the knees to the body from Marcolini.
Trail is trying to maintain a safe position but Marcolini gets an underhook and turns Trail into the cage.
Trail's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trail misses the jab.
Marcolini throws a low kick but Trail moves out of range easily.
Marcolini thumps Trail with a low kick.
Trail lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marcolini will feel that in the morning.
Trail closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marcolini shoots in for a double leg but Trail sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marcolini is breathing heavily.
Trail misses with a straight left.
Trail jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcolini. Trail does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trail lands with a right hand.
Trail throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcolini moves out of range as Trail strikes.
Marcolini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trail listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trail displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marcolini throws out the jab.
Marcolini looks to throw the jab but Trail is out of range.
Trail throws an overhand right that lands on Marcolini's shoulder, as Marcolini tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trail loads up on a big right hand but Marcolini slips the punch.
Trail throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcolini.
Marcolini throws a body shot but no joy.
Cannondale Trail is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trail throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Marcolini. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Marcolini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trail on the side of the head.
Marcolini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marcolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcolini swings widly with a right hand
and Trail counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Trail throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marcolini slips under a jab.
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 big left from Marcolini misses.
Trail will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trail loads up on a big right hand but Marcolini slips the punch.
Trail loads up on a big right hand but Marcolini slips the punch.
Marcolini's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trail connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marcolini scrambles back to his feet.
Trail blocks a head kick by Marcolini.
Marcolini throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trail misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcolini moves in looking to clinch but Trail pushes him off.
Marcolini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trail looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marcolini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trail looks to land a right hand but Marcolini moved out of range.
Trail avoids the body shot from Marcolini.
Trail ducks under a wild hook from Marcolini.
Marcolini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trail.
Marcolini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trail's head backwards.
Marcolini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trail smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Trail stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marcolini.
Marcolini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trail throws out the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trail misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Trail throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marcolini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trail walks into a stiff left hand from Marcolini.
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 Marco Marcolini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cannondale Trail's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marcolini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trail misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marcolini misses with a low kick as Trail jumps back.
Marcolini wants to clinch.
Trail misses with a wild combination.
Trail misses with a straight left.
Trail looks to land a right hand but Marcolini moved out of range.
Oooh a lovely combination from Marcolini sends Trail down but not out. Marcolini dives into side control looking to finish.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marcolini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trail takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marcolini trying to control the position but Trail is working away.
Trail gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trail has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marcolini wants to free his trapped foot but Trail is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trail is refusing to be controlled, as Marcolini sits in half guard.
Marcolini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marcolini trying to advance position but Trail counters by regaining guard.
Marcolini advances position into side control!
Trail wants to control but Marcolini postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trail gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marcolini 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.
Marcolini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trail tries to roll over but Marcolini keeps him under control.
Marcolini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trail's head.
Marcolini moves into full mount! Trail won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcolini raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Trail tries to hold on but Marcolini pushes him away.
Trail might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marcolini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marcolini punching from mount but Trail doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Marcolini throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trail is working to get back to half guard.
Marcolini throws a wild left hand from mount and Trail manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Marcolini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trail keeps working.
Marcolini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trail is pressing down on Marcolini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marcolini tries to free his leg and advance position but Trail is retaining full guard.
Trail has Marcolini pulled in close to control his posture.
Marcolini throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini passes Trail's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marco Marcolini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trail wants to get back to full guard.
Trail is looking to control Marcolini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trail avoid being mounted?
Marcolini trying to pass the guard but Trail defending well.
Marcolini trying to control from Trail's half guard. Trail has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marcolini trying to control the position from guard on top but Trail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcolini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trail avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Marcolini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cannondale Trail's cut.
That's time! Marcolini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marcolini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trail.
Trail with a jab.
Marcolini staying out of range there.
Marcolini tries to clinch up.
Trail misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcolini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trail at a distance.
Trail looks to land a right hand but Marcolini moved out of range.
Trail throws a shot from downtown. Marcolini moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Marcolini.
Marcolini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trail.
Trail lands a nice shot that snaps Marcolini's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trail misses the jab.
Marcolini stuns Trail with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcolini. Trail does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcolini misses with an uppercut.
Trail throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trail takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trail bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marcolini's head backwards.
Trail's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marcolini under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marcolini blocks a jab.
Trail circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trail avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trail slips a jab and a cross from Marcolini.
Trail swinging wildly here.
Marcolini tries to clinch there but Trail circles away.
Trail misses with a hook.
Trail misses with a double jab.
Trail dodges the punch combination from Marcolini.
Marcolini feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trail's calf.
Nice uppercut there from Marcolini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcolini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donk. Trail catches Marcolini right on the button with a cross.
Trail swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcolini slips under a jab from Trail.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marcolini throws a looping overhand right but Trail ducks down to avoid it.
Trail scores with a shot to the body.
Trail uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcolini.
Trail throws a body punch but Marcolini moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcolini. Trail does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trail misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marcolini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trail swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcolini.
Marcolini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trail throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcolini.
Trail tries to throw a body punch but Marcolini avoids it by throwing Trail back against the cage.
Marcolini trying to land knees to the body.
Marcolini misses with the head strike.
Marcolini stalling the fight.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marcolini here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Trail wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trail prevents a body shot from Marcolini.
Marcolini blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Trail.
Trail lands with a light punch inside.
Knees to the body from Marcolini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trail avoids it.
Marcolini misses with a punch to the body.
Marcolini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trail.
Knees to the body from Marcolini.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marcolini - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marcolini misses with a punch to the body.
Trail misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trail working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marcolini tries a knee to the head but Trail blocks it.
Trail on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Marcolini.
Marcolini is trying to maintain a safe position but Trail gets an underhook and turns Marcolini into the cage.
Marcolini seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Trail is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Trail.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini misses with a body punch.
Marcolini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trail.
Trail misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcolini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trail scores with a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marcolini obliges.
Marcolini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trail.
Marcolini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trail.
A short uppercut from Trail.
Marcolini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marcolini tries to land knees in the clinch but Trail avoids the damage to the body.
Marcolini utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marcolini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Marcolini.
That has opened up Cannondale Trail's cut even more.
Marcolini is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Marcolini clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cannondale Trail's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marcolini throws an overhand right that lands on Trail's shoulder, as Trail tries to avoid the shot.
Marcolini slips under a jab.
Trail avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marco Marcolini is winning the standup battle so far.
Marcolini looks to land a body kick but Trail moved away.
Marcolini dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trail. That did some damage!
Marcolini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Trail misses.
Trail throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marcolini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marcolini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trail gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Trail scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marcolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcolini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trail is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Marcolini misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini cracks the inside of Trail's front leg.
Marcolini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trail.
Trail throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marcolini on the side of the head.
Trail keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcolini.
Trail avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marcolini!
Marcolini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trail throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marcolini dives in and scores a takedown into Trail's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcolini preventing the sweep.
Trail keeping moving, preventing Marcolini from controlling successfully.
Marcolini throws a big right hand that misses.
Marcolini preventing the sweep.
Marcolini trying to control but Trail is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini slips nicely into half guard.
Marcolini trying to mount his opponent but Trail defends it.
Trail is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marcolini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trail trying to hold on to Marcolini's head to control him but Marcolini postures up.
Trail gets full guard.
Trail keeping full guard, as Marcolini tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini passes Trail's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Marcolini there.
Marcolini looks to land a strike but Trail avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marcolini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marcolini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trail is keeping the position for now.
Trail bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marcolini's guard.
Trail must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trail won't allow Marcolini to sweep him here.
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!
Marcolini keeping full guard, as Trail tries to pass.
Marcolini keeping moving, preventing Trail from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trail wants to pass the guard but Marcolini is keeping the position.
Marcolini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marcolini is pressing down on Trail's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trail is holding on for now.
Trail is looking to escape.
Trail trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ground and pound from Marcolini.
Marcolini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marcolini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trail defending well though.
Marcolini is pressing down on Trail's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trail is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Marcolini had his way with Cannondale Trail in that round.
The cut man is working on Cannondale Trail's cut.
That's time! Marcolini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Trail ducks right into an uppercut from Marcolini.
Marcolini throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Trail does no damage.
Marcolini tries to clinch there but Trail circles away.
Trail cracks a nice hook into Marcolini's ribs.
Marcolini tries to clinch but Trail is having none of it.
Marcolini fails with the takedown.
Trail throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcolini.
Trail paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marcolini clinches up with Trail and pushes him back against the cage.
Trail misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Trail working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcolini tries to land knees in the clinch but Trail avoids the damage to the body.
Trail throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcolinis head.
Marcolini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcolini throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trail.
Marcolini has Trail pressed against the cage, preventing Trail from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trail.
Marcolini drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trail gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marcolini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trail can do to turn this around?
Marcolini has Trail pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trail manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Marcolini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcolini trying to stall but Trail improves his position.
Trail throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcolini.
Marcolini missing with knees to the body.
Trail misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marcolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trail misses with the head strike.
Trail stops a takedown attempt from Marcolini.
A nice left hand lands by Trail.
Trail wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marcolini crunches a lovely knee into Trail's ribcage.
Cannondale Trail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trail is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcolini putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trail in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marcolini looking to throw knees to the head but Trail is blocking nicely.
Marcolini is trying to stall.
Trail throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcolinis head.
Trail lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marcolini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcolini.
Marcolini has Trail pressed against the cage.
Trail blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marcolini works on Trail's body with a couple of short punches.
Marcolini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trail prevents it.
Trail avoiding damage as Marcolini throws knees to the body.
Trail breaks from the clinch.
Trail feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marcolinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini staying out of range there.
Trail walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marcolini lands with a right hand.
Trail is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marcolini.
Marcolini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marcolini wants to clinch.
Trail misses with a hook.
Trail drops his hands momentarily and Marcolini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Trail is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trail pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcolini lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Trail sprawling to the canvas. Marcolini follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Trail hang on?
Trail is still in real trouble! Can Marcolini finish him?
Marcolini scores with a big shot! Trail's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Trail! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Marcolini!
Marco Marcolini is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Marco Marcolini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Cannondale Trail was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry my fans...'.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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