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WFC 31: Badger vs. al-Baghdadi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Twiggy BigBranch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe McClane is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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148 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Twiggy BigBranch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe McClane!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
BigBranch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClane.
BigBranch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McClane on his heels. He'll look to pass McClane's guard now, I'm sure.
BigBranch throwing strikes from guard but McClane blocks nicely.
BigBranch content to stall in guard here.
BigBranch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
BigBranch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigBranch passes McClane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
BigBranch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
BigBranch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
BigBranch wants to lay and pray for a moment but McClane keeps working.
Well, if BigBranch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
BigBranch throwing shots but McClane is blocking nicely.
BigBranch is trying to control the action in half guard but McClane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McClane is looking for a sweep. BigBranch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
BigBranch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McClane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McClane felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McClane is looking for a sweep. BigBranch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
BigBranch tries to pass the half guard into mount. McClane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McClane is doing well to control the position and prevent BigBranch from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
BigBranch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McClane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McClane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BigBranch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BigBranch connects with a solid leg kick.
McClane misses with a low kick as BigBranch jumps back.
McClane misses with a right hand
so BigBranch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
BigBranch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
BigBranch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McClane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
BigBranch stopping the sweep attempt from McClane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane wants to stand up but BigBranch is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McClane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. BigBranch manages to get himself to full guard.
McClane throws an elbow that misses. BigBranch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McClane's guard. Nice move by BigBranch!
BigBranch looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as BigBranch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
BigBranch is looking to work some ground and pound but McClane has wrist control.
McClane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
BigBranch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch wants to control from the top but McClane keeps moving.
BigBranch is really struggling to control McClane but he's trying to hold on to the position.
BigBranch stopping the sweep attempt from McClane.
McClane keeping moving, preventing BigBranch from controlling successfully.
BigBranch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McClane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McClane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BigBranch is working McClane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
BigBranch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McClane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twiggy BigBranch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McClane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
BigBranch walks into a stiff left hand from McClane.
Joe McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BigBranch moves in looking to clinch but McClane pushes him off.
BigBranch cracks a nice hook into McClane's ribs.
McClane thumps BigBranch with a low kick.
McClane checks the leg kick nicely there.
BigBranch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McClane can do to turn this around?
McClane lands a really nice looking cross but BigBranch seems unphased.
BigBranch lands with a cross.
BigBranch throws a body punch but McClane moves out of range.
BigBranch tries to work over McClane's front leg with a kick but McClane checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane slips a jab from BigBranch.
McClane connects with a single shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from BigBranch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McClane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McClane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McClane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for BigBranch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane looks to land a left hand but BigBranch moved out of range nicely.
McClane throws a hook but BigBranch blocks it.
Joe McClane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BigBranch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McClane swings for the body but BigBranch moves out of range.
Joe McClane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BigBranch manages to avoid it.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BigBranch manages to avoid it.
McClane misses with a low kick as BigBranch jumps back.
BigBranch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McClane can pounce on him.
McClane misses with a low kick.
McClane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McClane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to BigBranch's calf.
BigBranch with a hook.
McClane scores with a crisp jab that stopped BigBranch in his tracks.
BigBranch just misses with a punch to the body.
BigBranch needs to keep his hands up - McClane had a free shot at his head there.
BigBranch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McClane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before BigBranch can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McClane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch lands to the side of BigBranch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McClane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BigBranch.
McClane throws a combination that misses
and BigBranch counters with a single leg into guard. McClane didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BigBranch stands up over McClane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
BigBranch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClane controls BigBranch momentarily but BigBranch frees himself.
McClane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. BigBranch manages to get himself to full guard.
McClane is fighting to break BigBranch's control of his arms but BigBranch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McClane trying to control but BigBranch is working from the bottom.
McClane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McClane stopping the sweep attempt from BigBranch.
Twiggy BigBranch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BigBranch looking to control.
BigBranch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McClane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McClane trying to control but BigBranch is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BigBranch shoots for a takedown but McClane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good exchange - McClane coming out on top.
BigBranch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McClane avoids it really well and circles away.
McClane scores with a crisp jab that stopped BigBranch in his tracks.
McClane throws an overhand right that lands on BigBranch's shoulder, as BigBranch tries to avoid the shot.
McClane defending well as BigBranch loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by McClane.
McClane just misses with a punch to the body.
McClane loads up on a big right hand but BigBranch slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe McClane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McClane thows a left - swing and a miss!
McClane tries to keep at a distance but BigBranch has taken the fight into the clinch.
BigBranch lands a left hand that snaps the head of McClane backwards.
BigBranch blocks an uppercut.
BigBranch struggles to land a body shot inside as McClane controls his hands.
McClane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. BigBranch is defending well for now.
BigBranch lands with a short shot to the head.
BigBranch tries to work over McClane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
BigBranch has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McClane clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McClane has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from BigBranch.
McClane wants to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BigBranch misses with a punch to the head.
McClane has hold of BigBranch's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can McClane hold on?! BigBranch is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
BigBranch loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can McClane hold on?
McClane fending off the submission attempt from BigBranch.
McClane can't escape the position.
BigBranch not allowing McClane to control his hands.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards BigBranch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane trying to control the position but BigBranch manages to sink in the hooks.
BigBranch is trying to stick to McClane's back but McClane is turning into BigBranch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in BigBranch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McClane.
McClane won't allow BigBranch to sweep him here.
BigBranch is working hard here to advance position.
BigBranch has his hands on McClane's head, controlling the position.
McClane trying to control the position from guard on top but BigBranch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BigBranch pulls McClane in close to his closed guard and prevents McClane from doing any damage or advancing position.
BigBranch looking for a sweep. Not yet BigBranch, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane trying to control but BigBranch is working from the bottom.
McClane preventing the sweep.
BigBranch managing to control the position.
BigBranch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McClane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
BigBranch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BigBranch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
BigBranch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McClane was well out of range. Poor timing from BigBranch.
Good leg kick by BigBranch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
BigBranch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McClane throws a leg kick
and BigBranch counters with a shoot takedown. McClane fights it but they end up in guard.
BigBranch throws an elbow that misses. McClane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in BigBranch's guard. Nice move by McClane!
BigBranch wants to sweep but no luck.
McClane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
BigBranch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McClane manages to get himself to full guard.
BigBranch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McClane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
BigBranch throws a strike but McClane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twiggy BigBranch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think BigBranch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twiggy BigBranch!
Twiggy BigBranch tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haffaz Aladeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Black Angels. 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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Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Haffaz Aladeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Miller!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Miller catches Aladeen right on the button with a cross.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aladeen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aladeen tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aladeen is out of range.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Aladeen counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
Nice shot by Miller.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Aladeen throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller throws a hook but Aladeen blocks it.
Miller digs a good hook to Aladeen's body.
Miller tries to clinch but Aladeen moves out of range.
Aladeen scores with a jab.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Aladeen.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Aladeen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Miller.
Aladeen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller swings for the body but Aladeen moves out of range.
Miller motions for Aladeen to come forward. Miller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aladeen cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
Aladeen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aladeen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aladeen jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Aladeen lands.
Aladeen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miller will feel that in the morning.
Miller throws a wild body kick that Aladeen sees coming a mile off.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Aladeen tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Aladeen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Aladeen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller stalling in the clinch.
Aladeen tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Miller pushes off an throws an elbow but Aladeen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller is looking to control Aladeen's arms but Aladeen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Miller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aladeen's elbow.
Miller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aladeen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller avoiding damage as Aladeen throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen blocks an uppercut.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aladeen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller wants to stall.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Aladeen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aladeen lands with a light punch inside.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aladeen is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Aladeen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Miller misses.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller throws a right and a left that Aladeen avoids nicely.
Aladeen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aladeen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aladeen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aladeen throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller lands with a nice combination. Aladeen backs away looking to recover.
Aladeen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miller is out of range and Aladeen settles back down.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick
and Aladeen counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Miller will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aladeen.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aladeen is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Aladeen looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Aladeen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aladeen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Aladeen lands the left hand.
Aladeen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aladeen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aladeen tries a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Aladeen connects with a high kick.
Aladeen connects with a solid leg kick.
Aladeen throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily.
Haffaz Aladeen is winning the standup battle so far.
Aladeen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aladeen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aladeen defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aladeen ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Aladeen is rocked!
Aladeen scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Aladeen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aladeen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aladeen seems to have got his legs back now.
Aladeen misses with a body shot.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Aladeen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Aladeen slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Aladeen scores with a push kick.
Miller misses with a hook
and Aladeen counters with a thumping low kick.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Aladeen slips the punch.
Miller is looking to clinch but Aladeen is avoiding it.
Miller moves out of range as Aladeen throws a body kick.
A low kick from Miller is predictable there
and Aladeen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aladeen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aladeen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Aladeen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aladeen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller misses with a body punch
and Aladeen counters with a thumping low kick.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aladeen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller is looking to chop away at Aladeen's legs.
Miller misses with a hook.
Aladeen lands with a shot to the body.
Miller tries to clinch up but Aladeen circles away and keeps his distance.
Aladeen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miller slips a jab from Aladeen.
Aladeen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Aladeen misses
and Miller counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller stalls.
Aladeen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aladeen is keeping busy.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Aladeen.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aladeen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Aladeen lands a good knee to the midsection. Miller won't want to take too many of those.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Aladeen.
Aladeen trying to land knees to the body.
Aladeen tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
A short right from Aladeen on the inside.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Ryan Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aladeen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aladeen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aladeen dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aladeen's elbow.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aladeen working Miller over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Miller.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aladeen scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aladeen landing knees to the body.
Miller is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aladeen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aladeen lands a nice knee to the body.
Miller avoiding damage as Aladeen throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aladeen obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haffaz Aladeen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller tries to move into range but Aladeen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Aladeen.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Aladeen.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aladeen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aladeen slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Aladeen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick from Aladeen.
Aladeen tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aladeen checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aladeen lands a nice looking body kick.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aladeen scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Aladeen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Aladeen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aladeen dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Miller looks to clinch
and Aladeen counters with a two punch combo.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aladeen.
A good leg kick by Aladeen.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Aladeen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aladeen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aladeen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Aladeen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aladeen escapes and gets back to his feet.
Aladeen misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Aladeen saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen connects with an inside leg kick.
Aladeen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aladeen pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Aladeen backwards.
Aladeen looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Aladeen tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Aladeen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Aladeen tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Miller taking a breather.
Aladeen tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aladeen crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Aladeen misses with the head strike.
Miller misses with some punches.
Aladeen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Aladeen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aladeen looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Aladeen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aladeen gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aladeen tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Miller tries to stall but Aladeen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aladeen misses with a knee to the head.
Miller avoiding damage as Aladeen throws knees to the body.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Aladeen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Aladeen.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aladeen scores with a knee to the head.
Aladeen misses with the head strike.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Aladeen.
Miller looking to stall.
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Aladeen.
Aladeen is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Aladeen trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haffaz Aladeen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aladeen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haffaz Aladeen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philipp Kostyrko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostyrko has chosen Fuck Them All as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Philipp Kostyrko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philipp Kostyrko!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostyrko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Philipp Kostyrko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostyrko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guerrero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guerrero feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Guerrero is in close to Kostyrko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guerrero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kostyrko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kostyrko working a defensive guard here.
Guerrero forces his way into half guard.
Guerrero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kostyrko's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostyrko trying to control from the bottom.
Guerrero lands strikes from half guard.
Kostyrko wants to control but Guerrero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kostyrko is doing well to control the position and prevent Guerrero from advancing to side control.
Guerrero thows a huge punch but Kostyrko dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostyrko is looking for a sweep. Guerrero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kostyrko is not content to let Guerrero control the position.
Kostyrko is trying to maintain the position but Guerrero is very close to passing his half guard.
Guerrero trying to control from half guard but Kostyrko is working away.
Guerrero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kostyrko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kostyrko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kostyrko trying to control but Guerrero postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kostyrko trying to control but Guerrero postures up.
Guerrero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kostyrko defending well though.
Kostyrko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guerrero.
Guerrero working the head and body with strikes.
Guerrero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kostyrko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kostyrko is concentrating on defense, preventing Guerrero from advancing position.
Kostyrko is looking for a sweep. Guerrero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guerrero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerrero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guerrero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kostyrko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Guerrero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Guerrero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kostyrko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is looking for a kimura here.
Kostyrko wants to improve his position but Guerrero is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Guerrero there.
Kostyrko manages to get to full guard.
Kostyrko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guerrero won't allow Kostyrko to get back to his feet.
Kostyrko looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kostyrko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kostyrko pulls Guerrero in close to prevent any damage.
Guerrero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guerrero working some strikes from top position.
Kostyrko pulls Guerrero in to control the position.
Guerrero won't allow Kostyrko to sweep him here.
Guerrero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guerrero postures up in Kostyrko's guard and throws a big left but Kostyrko blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kostyrko's head.
Kostyrko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guerrero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guerrero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Guerrero dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kostyrko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guerrero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kostyrko tries to clinch there but Guerrero circles away.
Philipp Kostyrko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guerrero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostyrko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guerrero throws a shot from downtown. Kostyrko moves away and avoids it.
Kostyrko throws a chopping leg kick but Guerrero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kostyrko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kostyrko is trying to maintain a safe position but Guerrero gets an underhook and turns Kostyrko into the cage.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guerrero is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Guerrero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kostyrko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kostyrko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Guerrero avoids the elbow strike from Kostyrko, against the cage.
Kostyrko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guerrero is defending well for now.
Guerrero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Luis Guerrero has been cut.
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.
Kostyrko looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kostyrko throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero digs a right hand underneath Kostyrko's ribcage. Kostyrko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guerrero is defending well for now.
Kostyrko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kostyrko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guerrero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerrero trying to control the position but instead, Kostyrko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Guerrero into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Guerrero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kostyrko has him pressed against the cage.
Guerrero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kostyrko prevents it.
Guerrero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kostyrko can do to turn this around?
Kostyrko looking to throw knees to the head but Guerrero is blocking nicely.
Kostyrko trying to control the position but instead, Guerrero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kostyrko into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostyrko stalling in the clinch.
Guerrero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kostyrko prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerrero wants to take the fight to the mat but Kostyrko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostyrko slowing the pace effectively.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but Guerrero blocks it.
Guerrero being controlled against the cage.
Kostyrko looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Philipp Kostyrko.
Kostyrko wants to clinch.
Kostyrko is looking to clinch but Guerrero is avoiding it.
Kostyrko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kostyrko closes the distance but Guerrero moves to the side
and Guerrero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero with a nice head shot there.
Guerrero stands up over Kostyrko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kostyrko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kostyrko controls Guerrero momentarily but Guerrero frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philipp Kostyrko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luis Guerrero'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Guerrero connects with a single shot there.
Guerrero scores with a takedown into Kostyrko's guard.
Guerrero trying to control but Kostyrko is working from the bottom.
Kostyrko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kostyrko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero throwing strikes from guard but Kostyrko blocks nicely.
Kostyrko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Guerrero landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostyrko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kostyrko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kostyrko is trying to keep Guerrero in close.
Guerrero throwing strikes from guard but Kostyrko blocks nicely.
Guerrero connects with a couple of short punches.
Guerrero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Guerrero preventing the sweep.
Guerrero cracks Kostyrko with a solid left hand.
Kostyrko working a defensive guard here.
Kostyrko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guerrero is aware though and is defending well.
Kostyrko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Luis Guerrero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guerrero working some strikes from top position.
Kostyrko wants to sweep but no luck.
Guerrero wants to control from the top but Kostyrko keeps moving.
Kostyrko is trying to control the position but Guerrero postures up.
Guerrero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guerrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostyrko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerrero is looking to work some ground and pound but Kostyrko has wrist control.
Guerrero pushes down on Kostyrko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Guerrero trying to control from half guard but Kostyrko is working away.
Guerrero lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guerrero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guerrero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Guerrero there.
Guerrero wants to pass the guard but Kostyrko is defending well.
Guerrero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guerrero passes into side control, despite Kostyrko's attempt to control the position.
Kostyrko is looking for a sweep.
Kostyrko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Guerrero is looking to take a break and control but Kostyrko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kostyrko is looking to regain half guard here but Guerrero keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Guerrero works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Guerrero tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Guerrero scoring with punches from side control.
Kostyrko is not content to let Guerrero control the position.
Guerrero throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kostyrko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero scores with punches from side control.
Guerrero scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kostyrko to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerrero fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Guerrero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guerrero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Guerrero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Lapshinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duffy comes to the cage accompanied by Down with the Sickness. Lapshinov has chosen Moonlight Sonata as his entrance music. Artem Lapshinov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mikey Duffy's chin.
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235 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artem Lapshinov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffy looks to throw the jab but Lapshinov is out of range.
Duffy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Duffy lands in his opponent's guard.
Duffy won't allow Lapshinov to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duffy trying to control but Lapshinov is working from the bottom.
Duffy throws a big elbow that misses.
Duffy lands a couple of digs.
Lapshinov wants to improve his position but instead Duffy has moved into half guard.
Duffy not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapshinov wants to control but Duffy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapshinov tries to get to full guard but Duffy has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy moves nicely into side control.
Duffy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lapshinov's legs.
Duffy lands a nice forearm strike.
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.
Lapshinov is trying to improve his position.
Duffy tries to move to mount but Lapshinov blocks the move with his legs.
Duffy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Duffy grinds an elbow into Lapshinov's temple.
Lapshinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Duffy scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy tries to score with some ground and pound. Lapshinov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Duffy cracks Lapshinov with a big elbow.
Duffy trying to control the position but Lapshinov is working away.
Duffy lands some shots froms side control.
Duffy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Duffy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lapshinov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duffy trying to control the action but Lapshinov is working from the bottom.
Lapshinov is trying to work for a sweep but Duffy has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov can't escape the position.
Lapshinov taking shots to the head.
Duffy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Duffy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Duffy lands a nice shot to the head.
Lapshinov taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Lapshinov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lapshinov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lapshinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duffy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duffy lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duffy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lapshinov looks a forlorn figure.
Duffy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lapshinov is rocked!
Duffy trying to control but Lapshinov is having none of it.
Duffy raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy landing punches.
Lapshinov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Duffy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Duffy landing strikes from the mount and Lapshinov is in trouble!
Duffy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lapshinov's face.
Lapshinov is still in real trouble! Can Duffy finish him?
Duffy unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Lapshinov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Duffy celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Duffy!
Mikey Duffy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cus Tomato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cus Tomato will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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187 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Savolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cus Tomato!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savolainen defending well as Tomato loads up on a big left hand.
Tomato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tomato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savolainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tomato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savolainen. Savolainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Jaakko Savolainen has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savolainen. Tomato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savolainen.
Tomato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savolainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tomato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Savolainen has a takedown stuffed.
Tomato connects with a looping right hand.
Savolainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomato.
Savolainen blocks a head kick by Tomato.
Savolainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Savolainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tomato connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Savolainen momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tomato thuds his right hand into Savolainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savolainen lands a nice shot that snaps Tomato's head back.
Tomato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tomato connects with an inside leg kick.
Savolainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tomato.
Tomato takes a swing at Savolainen's ribcage but misses.
Tomato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tomato scores with a three punch combo!
Cus Tomato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savolainen ducks under a wild hook from Tomato.
Tomato misses with a jab to the body
and Savolainen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tomato won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savolainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tomato defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savolainen is looking to take a break and control but Tomato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Savolainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tomato is trying to get back to half guard.
Savolainen grinds an elbow into Tomato's temple.
Savolainen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Savolainen tries to advance to mount but Tomato denies him.
Savolainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Tomato controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Savolainen landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Savolainen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tomato takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Savolainen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Savolainen lands some shots froms side control.
Tomato parries the strikes from Savolainen easily there. Savolainen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tomato to escape.
Tomato tries to bench press Savolainen off him but Savolainen keeps the position.
Savolainen advances to mount.
Savolainen lands with some strikes.
Savolainen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Savolainen 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.
Savolainen with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tomato?
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!
Tomato blocking the ground and pound.
Savolainen lands a nice shot to the head.
Tomato wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Savolainen.
Tomato is looking to get to half guard.
Savolainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tomato is looking to escape.
Savolainen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Savolainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tomato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Savolainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savolainen pushes Tomato away with a front kick.
That kick from Tomato tenderised Savolainen's leg. Savolainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Tomato does no damage.
Savolainen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tomato tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Savolainen is in Tomato's guard.
Savolainen distracts Tomato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savolainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Savolainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomato bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savolainen's guard.
Savolainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomato can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomato stopping the sweep attempt from Savolainen.
Savolainen has Tomato pulled in close to control his posture.
Savolainen working for a triangle but Tomato defends it easily.
Tomato stopping the sweep attempt from Savolainen.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Tomato from controlling successfully.
Savolainen controlling the position.
Tomato won't allow Savolainen to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savolainen trying to keep a closed guard but Tomato is proving a slippery customer.
Tomato tries to free his leg and advance position but Savolainen is retaining full guard.
Jaakko Savolainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tomato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tomato stopping the sweep attempt from Savolainen.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savolainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Savolainen misses with a body shot
and Tomato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savolainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tomato can pounce on him.
Savolainen ducks under a wild hook from Tomato.
Savolainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tomato. Tomato obviously looking to wear him down.
Savolainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tomato lands with a straight right. Savolainen didn't see that one coming.
Savolainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomato missing with a left hand there. Savolainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savolainen slips under a jab.
Tomato misses with a low kick.
Savolainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tomato.
Tomato throws a low kick but Savolainen avoids it.
Savolainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Savolainen avoids the head kick by Tomato.
Tomato throws a series of punches but Savolainen avoids them all with ease.
Tomato throws a body punch but Savolainen moves out of range.
Tomato looks to land a right hand but Savolainen moved out of range.
Savolainen checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Savolainen misses the target.
Tomato tries to land a leg kick but Savolainen saw it coming and moves away.
Tomato throws a leg kick that is checked
and Savolainen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tomato can do anything to dispel that myth.
Savolainen trying to control but Tomato is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savolainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tomato's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomato is refusing to be controlled, as Savolainen sits in half guard.
Savolainen thows a huge punch but Tomato dodges it nicely.
Savolainen throwing shots but Tomato is blocking nicely.
Tomato trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cus Tomato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tomato thumps Savolainen with a low kick.
Tomato scores with a kick to the midsection.
Savolainen misses with the combination.
Savolainen lands a jab to the head.
Savolainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Savolainen misses the shot to the body.
Savolainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomato.
Savolainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomato throws a solid leg kick but Savolainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tomato.
A telegraphed right hand from Tomato misses the target.
Tomato connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tomato's corner calls for a 1-2. Tomato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomato throws a leg kick
so Savolainen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Savolainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tomato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savolainen.
Tomato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tomato keeping moving, preventing Savolainen from controlling successfully.
Savolainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savolainen postures up in Tomato's guard and throws a big left but Tomato blocks it.
Savolainen postures up in Tomato's guard and throws a big left but Tomato blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Savolainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tomato has momentary wrist control but Savolainen slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen trying to move into half guard but instead Tomato has managed to sweep!
Savolainen is adopting a defensive guard.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Tomato from controlling successfully.
Savolainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Savolainen holds on and takes a little breather.
Savolainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomato defends well.
Savolainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen pulls Tomato in close to his closed guard and prevents Tomato from doing any damage or advancing position.
Savolainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomato's guard.
Tomato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savolainen.
Savolainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savolainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savolainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savolainen trying to control but Tomato is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Savolainen takes a swing at Tomato's ribcage but misses.
Savolainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savolainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tomato swings for the body but Savolainen moves out of range.
Cus Tomato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Tomato misses the target.
Cus Tomato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomato misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tomato. That's going to slow Savolainen down.
Tomato lands a high kick!
Tomato jabs Savolainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Savolainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savolainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Savolainen!
Our winner, Jaakko Savolainen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernst Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wanted Dead or Alive. Young comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eye Of The Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
216 lbs
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26
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernst Young!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Young takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Young finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns's head.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burns avoids the body shot from Young.
Young misses with a looping right.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burns.
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
Young takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Burns misses.
A nice combination there by Young.
Young misses with a double jab
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns cracks a nice hook into Young's ribs.
Burns throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely.
Young swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Young lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Young connects with a looping right hand.
Young slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
Burns lands a nice shot that snaps Young's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Young checks a low kick from Burns.
Young throws a shot to the body.
Burns defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Young jabs Burns right on the nose. Burns blinks but takes it well.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Young misses with a looping right.
Burns throws a leg kick but Young moved away.
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Young had a free shot at his head there.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young moves out of range of the body kick.
Young paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Young circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Burns to the canvas! Burns doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Young keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernst Young!
Ernst Young thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Draco Klay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bagong Buhay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buhay is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tatsulok. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Draco Klay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bagong Buhay!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buhay.
Buhay takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Klay looks to land a body kick but Buhay moved away.
Buhay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buhay tries to bum rush Klay with a series of wild strikes but Klay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buhay slips under a jab.
Buhay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klay fails to land with a series of punches.
Klay misses with a looping right.
Draco Klay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buhay avoids the head kick by Klay.
Buhay misses with a wild combination.
Buhay fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klay misses with a body kick.
Buhay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klay misses with a body shot.
Buhay defending well as Klay loads up on a big left hand.
Buhay 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.
Klay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klay is looking to score with low kicks.
Buhay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klay.
Buhay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Klay's head coaches at Rooster's Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Buhay swings for the body but Klay moves out of range.
Buhay blocks a head kick by Klay.
Buhay swings for the body but Klay moves out of range.
Buhay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klay misses with an uppercut.
Klay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Klay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Klay connects with a leg kick. Buhay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Klay connects with a single shot there.
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!
Klay throws a push kick but Buhay slaps the foot to one side.
Buhay throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Buhay there.
Buhay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Buhay is rocked!
Klay lands with a nice body kick.
Buhay throws a shot from downtown. Klay moves away and avoids it.
Buhay throws a poor cross that misses
and Klay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buhay is still on wobbly legs! Can Klay finish him?
Klay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buhay, as that shot connected.
Buhay throws out a powerful jab.
Buhay seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheers as Klay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buhay doesn't seem phased though.
Klay throws a sloppy head kick and Buhay moves out of range easily.
Buhay blocks a head kick by Klay.
Klay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Klay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Klay throws a body shot but no joy.
Klay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buhay.
Buhay takes a swing at Klay's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Buhay.
Buhay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klay.
The fighters circling - Buhay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Buhay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buhay.
We've been informed that Buhay has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buhay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Buhay does no damage.
No joy there for Buhay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klay tried to score with a low kick but Buhay checks it.
Klay throws a head kick that misses.
Buhay misses with a straight left.
Buhay misses with a body shot.
Klay looks to land a right hand but Buhay moved out of range.
Klay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buhay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klay.
Buhay misses the shot to the body.
Buhay throws a body punch but Klay moves out of range.
Klay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Klay dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Klay misses with a shot to the body
and Buhay counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Klay.
Buhay throws the left hand but Klay avoids the punch easily.
Klay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buhay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klay throws a leg kick but Buhay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Buhay closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Buhay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Klay misses its intended target.
Buhay just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klay misses with a wild body shot.
Klay throws a head kick that misses.
Buhay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Klay's head backwards.
Klay walks into a stiff left hand from Buhay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buhay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klay throws out the jab.
Buhay misses with the combination.
Buhay just misses with a punch to the body.
Buhay misses with a few strikes there.
Klay throws a head kick but Buhay moves out of range.
Buhay misses with a double jab.
Klay throws a front kick aimed at Buhay's knee but Buhay avoids it well.
Bagong Buhay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Klay.
Klay takes one to the chin there.
Klay misses with a straight left.
Klay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buhay misses with a two punch combination.
Buhay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klay.
Buhay scores with a decent looking hook.
Klay moves away from the strike by Buhay.
Buhay throws a series of punches but Klay moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klay lands a head kick!
Buhay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buhay throws a body punch but Klay moves out of range.
Buhay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klay slips a straight right by Buhay.
Nice defenses there by Klay.
Klay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klay tries to bum rush Buhay with a series of wild strikes but Buhay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick from Klay lands but Buhay takes it in his stride.
Klay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Buhay misses with a hook.
Buhay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klay manages to avoid it.
Buhay missing with a left hand there. Klay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Klay.
Bagong Buhay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buhay digs a good hook to Klay's body.
Buhay blocks a jab.
Klay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Klay - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buhay throws a series of punches but Klay moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Buhay.
Klay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Klay moves out of range of the strikes.
Buhay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buhay checks a leg kick.
Klay just misses with a punch to the body.
Buhay swings for the body but Klay moves out of range.
Buhay lands with a good body shot.
Buhay swinging wildly here.
Klay ducks right into an uppercut from Buhay.
A punch combination from Buhay misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bagong Buhay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Klay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buhay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Klay pushes Buhay away with a front kick.
Klay misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Klay.
Klay throws a body shot but no joy.
Buhay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klay.
Klay is looking to slow Buhay down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buhay stuns Klay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Klay dodges the punch combination from Buhay.
Buhay misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Buhay.
Klay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Klay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buhay avoids the head kick by Klay.
A head kick misses from Klay.
Klay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buhay.
A head kick misses from Klay.
Klay takes one to the chin there.
Buhay takes a swing at Klay's ribcage but misses.
Klay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buhay misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buhay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Klay jabs Buhay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klay loads up on a big right hand but Buhay slips the punch.
Buhay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klay manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Buhay.
Buhay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Klay throws a chopping leg kick but Buhay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Buhay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Buhay avoids the head kick by Klay.
Buhay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Klay.
Klay throws out a loose jab but Buhay uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buhay throws a one two combo.
Buhay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klay scores with a decent looking hook.
Klay connects with a solid leg kick.
Buhay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klay doesn't seem bothered though.
Buhay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buhay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klay can pounce on him.
Buhay looks to land a combination. Klay sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Klay lands with a nice body kick.
Buhay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klay throws a head kick but Buhay moves out of range.
Klay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buhay avoids the head kick by Klay.
Buhay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buhay misses with a two punch combination.
Klay delivers a nice body kick.
Klay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buhay takes a swing at Klay's ribcage but misses.
Buhay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buhay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buhay moves away from the strike by Klay.
Buhay scores with a three punch combo!
Klay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Buhay scores with a nice strike.
Buhay connects with the punch.
Klay blocks a jab.
Klay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buhay.
Buhay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klay was well out of range. Poor timing from Buhay.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bagong Buhay.
Well Buhay 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bagong Buhay!
An out of breath Bagong Buhay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Sigit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Sigit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Helix!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigit takes one on the button.
Sigit blocks a jab.
Sigit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Helix, pushing him back against the cage.
Helix tries to break the clinch but Sigit is controlling the position.
Helix is pressed up against the cage. Sigit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Helix down to the mat. Helix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sigit dives in and grabs Helix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Helix pushes down on Sigit's head and hops out.
Helix walks into a jab.
It looks like Brett Helix has been cut.
Helix connects with a right hand. Sigit shakes it off.
Helix swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Helix controlling the action here for a moment.
Helix throws a punch but it's blocked by Sigit.
We've been hearing reports that Sigit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Helix prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sigit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helix lands a right hand.
Sigit is trying to drag Helix to the mat but Helix just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Helix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Sigit.
Helix keeps the fight on the outside.
Helix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sigit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Helix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Sigit stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Helix follows into mount!
Sigit is rocked!
It looks like The Sigit has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helix working for a submission but Sigit is keeping him at bay.
Oh Sigit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sigit slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sigit seems to have got his legs back now.
Sigit actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sigit is looking for a sweep. Helix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sigit sees it coming and defends easily.
Helix is working for a kimura but Sigit is defending it quite comfortably.
Sigit is pressing down on Helix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix postures up.
Sigit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helix.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Helix postures up in Sigit's guard and throws a big left but Sigit blocks it.
Helix lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sigit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Helix working for a triangle but Sigit defends it easily.
Sigit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sigit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helix looking for subs off his back but Sigit has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigit is looking for a kimura here.
Helix gets back to full guard.
Helix has his foot on Sigit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sigit works his way back into a safe position though.
Helix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sigit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sigit stands and throws Helix's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Helix regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Helix dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sigit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sigit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sigit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Helix counters with an inside leg kick.
Sigit tries to move into range but Helix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Sigit.
Sigit shoots for a takedown but Helix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sigit misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Sigit counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Helix has his foot on Sigit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sigit works his way back into a safe position though.
Helix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sigit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit trying to control but Helix is working from the bottom.
Helix keeping full guard, as Sigit tries to pass.
Sigit trying to control but Helix is working from the bottom.
Sigit has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Helix to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sigit is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Helix pulls down on the head and he's put Sigit to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brett Helix!
After winning the bout, Brett Helix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Young Gu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toga Masotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young Gu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Young Gu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Toga Masotti!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gu misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Masotti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Toga Masotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Gu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gu shoots in and gets a takedown into Masotti's guard.
Masotti can't keep his opponent in guard - Gu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gu trying to control the action but Masotti is working from the bottom.
Masotti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gu 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.
Gu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gu thows a huge punch but Masotti dodges it nicely.
Gu wants to pass to mount but Masotti is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masotti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masotti gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masotti working a defensive guard here.
Gu trying to control but Masotti is working from the bottom.
Gu advances position into side control!
Gu cracks Masotti with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masotti holding on.
We've been hearing that Gu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Masotti tries to bench press Gu off him but Gu keeps the position.
Masotti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Masotti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gu's best efforts.
Masotti wants to control but Gu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gu wants to control but Masotti is keeping him busy.
Gu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Masotti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Masotti is looking for a sweep. Gu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Masotti has hold of Gu's hands but Gu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gu misses with a head shot. Masotti uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gu lands a couple of digs.
Masotti keeping moving, preventing Gu from controlling successfully.
Gu wants to pass the guard but Masotti is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masotti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Masotti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masotti is working away from the top position though.
Gu is pressing down on Masotti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Masotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Gu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masotti is looking to stand up but Gu won't let him.
Masotti won't allow Gu to sweep him here.
Gu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masotti is looking to improve his position.
Gu tries to pass to full mount but Masotti defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Gu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Masotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Masotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masotti.
Masotti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gu manages to avoid it.
Masotti throws a body kick that misses.
Masotti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masotti misses with a straight right.
Gu blocks a head kick by Masotti.
Masotti throws a head kick but Gu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Masotti.
Gu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masotti.
Masotti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gu is able to avoid easily.
Gu blocks a leg kick.
Gu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Gu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masotti wants to land a leg kick but Gu is out of range.
Gu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masotti is looking to clinch.
Masotti misses with a head kick.
Gu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masotti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masotti throws a leg kick that misses.
Masotti leaves Gu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masotti closes the distance and clinches.
Masotti prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Gu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Gu.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Gu avoids the damage to the body.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gu avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gu - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Gu fails to land.
Masotti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gu digs a right hand into Masotti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masotti's gas tank.
Gu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gu has Masotti pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Masotti tumbling to the mat - Gu dives into Masotti's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gu wants to control from the top but Masotti keeps moving.
Gu throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masotti is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masotti postures up.
Gu has a closed guard, preventing Masotti from standing up.
Gu pulls Masotti in close to prevent any damage.
Gu wants to sweep but no luck.
Masotti wants to control from the top but Gu keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gu wants to sweep but no luck.
Masotti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gu's guard.
Gu trying to control here.
Gu is looking for a sweep. Masotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masotti is working away from the top position though.
Gu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Masotti has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gu wants to hold on but Masotti pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toga Masotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gu checks a leg kick.
Masotti avoids the body shot from Gu.
Masotti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Toga Masotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masotti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masotti throws a sloppy head kick and Gu moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Masotti.
Masotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masotti tries to land a front kick but Gu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masotti wants to clinch up but Gu keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Masotti.
Masotti lands a head kick!
Masotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gu.
Gu looks for a takedown but Masotti sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Gu misses.
Masotti dodges the punch combination from Gu.
Masotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gu.
Gu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gu shoots in for a takedown but Masotti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Masotti.
Toga Masotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Masotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Gu fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Gu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gu is nestled in close to Masotti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masotti trying to control here.
Masotti is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gu is staying active.
Masotti is refusing to be controlled, as Gu sits in half guard.
Gu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masotti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Masotti moves into full guard.
Gu lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gu wants to control from the top but Masotti keeps moving.
Gu throws a strike but Masotti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Masotti is looking to stand up but Gu won't let him.
Young Gu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gu keeping full guard, as Masotti tries to pass.
Gu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masotti wants to control from the top but Gu keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masotti swivels and escapes.
Gu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gu.
Masotti punishes Gu's body with a nice straight punch.
Masotti thumps Gu with a low kick.
Masotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Masotti.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toga Masotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Masotti 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toga Masotti!
Toga Masotti took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zipp Zapp for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Haywood Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al-Baghdadi has chosen Till I Collapse - Eminem Feat. Nate Dogg as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Haywood Badger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al-Baghdadi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badger thuds his right hand into al-Baghdadi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Badger thumps al-Baghdadi with a low kick.
al-Baghdadi slips a jab from Badger.
Badger throws a lazy right hand but al-Baghdadi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
al-Baghdadi connects with a high kick.
al-Baghdadi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badger throws out the jab.
al-Baghdadi misses with the body kick
and Badger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Badger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and al-Baghdadi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short uppercut from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi works on Badger's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from al-Baghdadi.
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!
Badger can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badger.
al-Baghdadi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
al-Baghdadi leaning his opponent against the cage.
al-Baghdadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Badger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
al-Baghdadi wants to clinch up but Badger keeps it at a distance.
al-Baghdadi works the jab nicely.
That kick from Badger tenderised al-Baghdadi's leg. al-Baghdadi is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Badger.
al-Baghdadi is looking to chop away at Badger's legs.
Badger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
al-Baghdadi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from al-Baghdadi as Badger shoots in.
Badger misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Badger misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badger.
Badger misses with a looping right.
al-Baghdadi checks a low kick from Badger.
Badger throws a combination that misses
letting al-Baghdadi counter with a right hand.
Badger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haywood Badger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
al-Baghdadi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badger moves away.
al-Baghdadi wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
al-Baghdadi moves in looking to clinch but Badger pushes him off.
Badger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi tries to clinch up.
al-Baghdadi checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
al-Baghdadi closes the distance and clinches.
al-Baghdadi misses with the head strike.
Badger prevents a body shot from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi pushes Badger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
al-Baghdadi swings wildly with an uppercut but Badger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
al-Baghdadi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
al-Baghdadi breaks from the clinch.
al-Baghdadi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Badger tries to land a leg kick but al-Baghdadi saw it coming and moves away.
al-Baghdadi thuds his right hand into Badger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Badger lands with a thumping leg kick.
al-Baghdadi moves out of range of the body kick.
al-Baghdadi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Badger walks into a straight right hand from al-Baghdadi.
Badger misses with an uppercut
and al-Baghdadi counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Badger.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Badger - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick from Badger misses.
al-Baghdadi scores with a kick to the body.
Badger looks to score with a jab to the body but al-Baghdadi is just out of range.
Haywood Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
al-Baghdadi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Badger's calf.
Badger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by al-Baghdadi. al-Baghdadi obviously looking to wear him down.
Badger throws a lazy body kick
and al-Baghdadi counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
al-Baghdadi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
al-Baghdadi tries to close the distance and clinch but Badger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Badger takes a swing at al-Baghdadi's ribcage but misses.
Badger digs a good body shot into al-Baghdadi's ribs.
Badger feints and as al-Baghdadi raises his hands in defense, Badger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Badger controlling from the top position.
Badger preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
al-Baghdadi is wriggling around but Badger manages to pass to half guard.
Badger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
al-Baghdadi wants to get back to full guard but Badger has passed into side control.
Badger slows the pace down.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
al-Baghdadi tries to improve position but can't.
Badger trying to control the action but al-Baghdadi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
al-Baghdadi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Badger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
al-Baghdadi tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Badger easily slips into full mount!
Badger is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, al-Baghdadi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Badger trying to control but al-Baghdadi is having none of it.
Badger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
al-Baghdadi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Badger looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Badger throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Badger cracks al-Baghdadi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Badger with a couple of short strikes.
Haywood Badger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Badger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Badger prevents al-Baghdadi from getting the reversal.
Badger wants to control the pace but al-Baghdadi is squirming around nicely.
al-Baghdadi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as al-Baghdadi is looking to escape.
al-Baghdadi tries to hold on but Badger pushes him away.
Badger is trying to control here but al-Baghdadi has managed to regain half guard.
Badger looks to land a strike but al-Baghdadi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badger landing some decent shots from guard.
Badger trying to control but al-Baghdadi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haywood Badger dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
al-Baghdadi moves into the clinch successfully.
al-Baghdadi is pressed up against the cage. Badger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag al-Baghdadi down to the mat. al-Baghdadi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
al-Baghdadi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
al-Baghdadi tries to clinch but Badger is having none of it.
al-Baghdadi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badger moves away.
Badger with a nice cross.
Badger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by al-Baghdadi.
Good leg kick by Badger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
al-Baghdadi tries to clinch there but Badger circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
al-Baghdadi staying out of range there.
al-Baghdadi blocks the body kick.
Badger tries to land a leg kick but al-Baghdadi saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi scores with a hook.
Badger lands a lovely overhand right.
al-Baghdadi is looking to score with low kicks.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Badger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Badger connects with an inside leg kick.
al-Baghdadi is looking to land body kicks.
Badger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from al-Baghdadi.
A head kick by Badger misses
and al-Baghdadi counters by moving into the clinch.
al-Baghdadi lands with a left to the head.
al-Baghdadi swings wildly with an uppercut but Badger uses good head movement to avoid it.
al-Baghdadi misses with a short punch on the inside.
al-Baghdadi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
al-Baghdadi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
al-Baghdadi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
al-Baghdadi struggles to land a body shot inside as Badger controls his hands.
al-Baghdadi misses with some punches.
Badger stalling in the clinch but al-Baghdadi improves position.
al-Baghdadi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badger has al-Baghdadi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. al-Baghdadi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
al-Baghdadi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badger misses with some punches.
al-Baghdadi lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for al-Baghdadi to work.
Badger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Badger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Badger lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi looking to slow down the pace here.
al-Baghdadi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badger throws a jab but it's blocked by al-Baghdadi.
Badger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
al-Baghdadi lands a slapping body shot.
al-Baghdadi misses the jab.
al-Baghdadi doesn't manage to clinch there - Badger circles away.
Badger wants to land a leg kick but al-Baghdadi is out of range.
al-Baghdadi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
al-Baghdadi misses with a few strikes there.
Badger has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haywood Badger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
al-Baghdadi misses with a looping right.
al-Baghdadi misses with a hook.
al-Baghdadi looks to land a body kick but Badger moved away.
Haywood Badger is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badger connects with a leg kick. al-Baghdadi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Badger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before al-Baghdadi can pounce on him.
al-Baghdadi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
al-Baghdadi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Badger tries to land a leg kick but al-Baghdadi saw it coming and moves away.
Badger looks to land a right hand but al-Baghdadi moved out of range.
Badger rushes al-Baghdadi and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by al-Baghdadi.
Badger is trying to pull guard but al-Baghdadi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Badger breaks from the clinch.
Badger throws a big shot that misses.
al-Baghdadi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Badger or perhaps it was just good defense by al-Baghdadi, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
That kick from al-Baghdadi tenderised Badger's leg. Badger is trying to keep his angry face on.
al-Baghdadi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
al-Baghdadi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badger has a takedown stuffed.
Badger misses with a leg kick.
al-Baghdadi works the jab nicely.
al-Baghdadi moves out of range of the body kick from Badger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badger moves out of range of the strikes.
Badger misses with a straight left.
Badger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Badger misses with a leg kick
and al-Baghdadi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Badger's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi cracks Badger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
al-Baghdadi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badger manages to avoid it.
Badger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in al-Baghdadi's half guard.
Badger controlling the action here.
al-Baghdadi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for al-Baghdadi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badger content to stall in guard here.
Badger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
al-Baghdadi wants to sweep here but Badger controlling him for the moment.
Badger throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Badger trying to control but al-Baghdadi is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
al-Baghdadi misses with a kick to the body
and Badger counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi manages to get back to half guard.
al-Baghdadi tries to roll over but Badger keeps him under control.
Badger wants to control but al-Baghdadi is keeping him busy.
Badger trying to control from al-Baghdadi's half guard. al-Baghdadi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Badger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
al-Baghdadi wants to sweep here but Badger controlling him for the moment.
Badger wants to control from the top but al-Baghdadi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Badger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Badger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Badger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Badger motions for al-Baghdadi to come forward. Badger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Badger misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
al-Baghdadi moves into the clinch.
al-Baghdadi lands a right hand.
al-Baghdadi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Haywood Badger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Badger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Badger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
al-Baghdadi avoiding damage.
al-Baghdadi digs a right hand underneath Badger's ribcage. Badger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Badger lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from al-Baghdadi.
Still in the clinch, al-Baghdadi scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badger wants to take the fight to the mat but al-Baghdadi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi is pressed up against the cage. Badger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag al-Baghdadi down to the mat. al-Baghdadi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
al-Baghdadi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
al-Baghdadi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badger throws a nice looking combination but al-Baghdadi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Badger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
al-Baghdadi misses with a body shot.
al-Baghdadi is looking to clinch but Badger is avoiding it.
Badger loads up on a big right hand but al-Baghdadi slips the punch.
al-Baghdadi lands an overhand right.
al-Baghdadi slips a jab from Badger.
Badger throws a leg kick that is checked
and al-Baghdadi counters with a nice uppercut.
Badger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
al-Baghdadi moves out of range of the leg kick from Badger.
Badger misses with a low kick.
al-Baghdadi tries to close the distance and clinch but Badger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badger tries to work over al-Baghdadi's front leg with a kick but al-Baghdadi checks it.
Nice defenses there by Badger.
al-Baghdadi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badger throws a chopping leg kick but al-Baghdadi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Badger slips a straight right by al-Baghdadi.
Badger misses with a leg kick
and al-Baghdadi counters with a low kick, right behind Badger 's knee.
Badger connects with a body shot that sends al-Baghdadi's belly button to the back.
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!
al-Baghdadi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
al-Baghdadi fails in his attempt to clinch.
al-Baghdadi misses with a low kick.
Badger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from al-Baghdadi as Badger shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haywood Badger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
al-Baghdadi fails with an attempt to clinch.
al-Baghdadi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
al-Baghdadi throws a low kick but Badger moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as al-Baghdadi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Badger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Badger is looking to work some ground and pound but al-Baghdadi has wrist control.
al-Baghdadi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Badger is one step ahead there.
Badger looking to sit in guard and control but al-Baghdadi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Badger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. al-Baghdadi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. al-Baghdadi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Badger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and al-Baghdadi defends well.
al-Baghdadi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
al-Baghdadi scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think al-Baghdadi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi!
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 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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